Much of the weather data now shows a possible winter-weather maker showing up on Thanksgiving or Black Friday. Then much colder air should spread into Lower Michigan after Thanksgiving and start our lake-effect snow season.

Many government institutions will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving, but some businesses may be open. Here's what to know.

Nearly 2.6 million Michigan residents are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday, representing an increase of more than 65,000 travelers and an all-time high for a seven-day Thanksgiving travel period stretching from Tuesday, Nov. 26 through Monday, Dec. 2, AAA officials said in a press release.