In a new outlook from the National Weather Service, the Chicago area appears to be in for a potentially "active" start to December.

Most states are expecting above-average precipitation, with temperatures varying across the U.S. during the busy travel week.

Winter is right around the corner for North Texas. Several weather organizations have released winter outlooks over the past few months, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center. AccuWeather, the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmers’ Almanac have also published outlooks.

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 8:36 a.m. for freezing drizzle until 10 a.m. for Berkshire County.

Coastal areas may see lingering rain into Saturday afternoon as the low departs offshore. Northern areas along and north of Interstate 78 can expect less than a quarter-inch of rain, while southern New Jersey and coastal regions could receive closer to half an inch.

Oklahoma faces a marginal risk of severe weather late Wednesday into Thursday, with potential hail, strong winds, and a low tornado risk in southern and eastern regions.

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:13 a.m. for patchy fog and black ice until 9 a.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex,

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 1 out of 5 (marginal) risk for severe weather for part of Alabama for Friday (see the map above). The Level 1 risk area includes most of north Alabama and northern and western portions of central Alabama.

In the colder months, it's not uncommon for snow to fall on on Hawaii's mountain peaks since they are nearly 14,000 feet high.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent rain and clouds for Columbus and surrounds, with a chance for brief clearings and upcoming rainfall events.