AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny told Newsweek that on average, Porter sees 11.6 inches of snow throughout December, so it came within a half-foot of hitting amounts usually seen for the entire month. In a year, Porter sees more than 65 inches of snow.

Hazardous winter weather was expected through early Wednesday, according to forecasters. The storm had dropped a wintry mix of precipitation across the Midwest overnight.

On Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. EST the National Weather Service released an updated winter weather advisory in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m. EST for Alger, Luce and Schoolcraft counties.

Forecasters are urging residents and travelers to take precautions, as the snowfall could lead to dangerous driving conditions.

The National Weather Service released a winter storm warning at 12:35 p.m. on Monday valid from Tuesday 7 a.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.

Back-to-back clipper systems are expected to bring lake-effect snow to Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula this week, prompting a winter storm warning. In addition, snow is forecast to develop along the snowbelt this week along Michigan's west and northwest shorelines as significantly cold temperatures move in.

Up to 17 inches of snow is set to hit several states across the U.S. from Tuesday through to Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue multiple winter storm warnings and advise travelers to “drive with extreme caution” or even consider delaying all travel.

At 3:06 a.m. EST on Tuesday, the National Weather Service released an updated winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. EST for Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

Tuesday's heavy snowfall led to crashes, parking bans and hundreds of closures. Just short of 5 inches fell at Portland International Jetport, with totals higher farther from the coast.

As much as 12 inches of snow could fall on Tuesday across five states, with lesser amounts expected to be much more widespread.

After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 2 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.

Residents who were ticketed Tuesday will only pay $40, but going forward, the penalty will be $130 — a move the city says is aimed at getting more people to move their vehicles when snow bans are called.