There will be a quiet start to the week, but wintry weather is set to return to Western New York just in time for Thanksgiving.

The NWS in Buffalo has issued multiple winter storm watches for areas across western and north-central New York, with the potential for heavy lake-effect snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions during the busy Thanksgiving travel period.

While most forecasts point to a milder winter, if the right patterns align, pockets of heavy snow — or even a blizzard — could make a comeback to New York. Here's what to know.

According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, showers will intensify into the evening commute, especially across New York City and areas north and west, before tapering overnight.

AccuWeather forecasts mostly sunny conditions and west to west-southwest winds during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the skies brightening and the holiday crowds filling Manhattan, the 99th annual event should keep its usual energy — balloons and all.

It’s Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest travel times of the year. Weather forecasters said that a series of storms sweeping across the country may disrupt travel plans, with heavy rain and mountain snow expected in the days before the holiday.

The biggest lake-effect snow event of the season thus far is pummeling the Great Lakes Snowbelt, and is expected to deliver feet of snow through Black Friday, creating long periods of life-threatening travel conditions across major Interstate highways this Thanksgiving holiday.

For the holiday, lake-effect snow is likely to develop downwind of the Great Lakes. “Those traveling on Thanksgiving Day around the Great Lakes region may have to contend with typical lake-effect snow showers, which can result in reduced visibility and slippery travel,” Duff said.