Wintry weather is set to continue across the UK today as temperatures fell below zero overnight and snow and ice affected some areas.

Heavy snow and blustery winds are expected to hit parts of the U.S. from Wednesday through to Thursday evening—and in some cases into Friday morning—which, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), could bring up to 24 inches of snow to certain areas.

Denver has officially passed the benchmark for its fifth-latest first snow on record, and the chances for snowfall this week remain slim, according to the National Weather Service.

Frequent wintry showers, leading to significant snow accumulations, are likely to cause disruption on Thursday, the Met Office said. There could also be gusty winds, which could become blizzards at points, and potentially a few lightning strikes.

Several states are expecting snow on Thanksgiving, which could snarl traffic as millions travel for the holiday.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows snow has already appeared across much of the northern U.S. and the mountainous West.

Get ready for a chance of flakes — the frosty kind. A low-pressure system will swing south of the tri-state area and produce light rain overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for parts of the region.

More than 70 schools have been closed in Aberdeenshire, with heavy snow causing causing further disruption in the north east of Scotland. Aberdeenshire Council has listed dozens of schools that are unable to open following another night of wintry weather conditions.