In Southeast Michigan, the snow showers could accumulate an inch or so on grass Wednesday night with a few slick spots on roads. Overall, the visibility concerns will be at the front for travel on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Bundle up and get ready for cold air to arrive to wrap up the month.

Minnesota's first winter storm of the season will roll in Tuesday afternoon, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult.

"While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, many villages have been covered in ash and as a result their animals have little to eat," an official said.