Millions of people across the United States were under winter weather advisories on Thursday as two colliding storm systems continue to bring strong winds, rain and snow to much of the country just as people are gearing up for Thanksgiving travel.

Many Britons again faced freezing temperatures overnight ahead of a frosty and icy morning on Friday and the arrival of Storm Bert on the weekend. The storm is set to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office is expecting it to bring "heavy rain,

Long Islanders continued to navigate slippery roads Thursday through and past the rush hour with more than half an inch of rain falling in places since midnight and more on its way. The rain marked the first significant precipitation for the area in three months.

Despite some rain on Thursday. drought and low water levels remain a concern for Mass. communities, with some getting creative to conserve.