In southeast Michigan and the Thumb area, the counties under a warning include Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair and Macomb. To the north, the counties under a warning include Alpena, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac.

Most D.C.-area school systems will be closed Wednesday after another winter storm moved into the region. Thestorm also prompted some schools to close or dismiss early on Tuesday. About 3 to 6 inches of snow is forecast in the Beltway area by Wednesday morning,

Some Connecticut schools will have delayed openings Wednesday after an overnight storm brought some snow to the southern part of the state. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media

More than 100 Chicago-area schools, colleges and daycares were closed Wednesday as the first major winter storm is set to move in, with upwards of six inches of snow or more possible and significant travel impacts expected.

The first wave of the strongest storm of the winter began hitting Southern California on Wednesday, but the most damaging rains are expected Thursday.

Southern California is preparing for its most powerful winter storm yet after months of dry conditions. This marks the third major storm to hit the region in less than a month, and meteorologists warn that heavy rainfall and strong winds are on the way.