A life-threatening situation unfolded as a monstrous blizzard unleashed feet of snow and vicious wind gusts throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes.

A major winter storm is moving across the northern United States, bringing a mix of heavy snow, ice and blizzard conditions.

The National Weather Service released a snow squall warning at 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Clearfield County.

As much as 10 inches of snowfall could blanket New York and Ohio on Tuesday, complicating travel during the heaviest bands.

The National Weather Service declared a blizzard warning for Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties running until 4 p.m. Monday, with a few more inches of snow expected and wind gusting up to 45 miles per hour. The blizzard has been dubbed "Blizzard Elsa."

The National Weather Service released an updated snow squall warning at 7:23 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7:45 p.m. for Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties.

FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar reports live from Traverse City, Michigan, continuing her coverage on the powerful blizzard that dropped up to 3 feet of snow in some parts of the state,

The Wausau Fire Department is urging homeowners to check exterior vents and chimneys after heavy snow and keep them clear. Heavy snowfall can block exterior exhaust vents, including dryer vents, water heater exhaust,

Winds are forecast to gust near 90 mph in some parts of Montana and snowfall will be measured in feet in other parts of the state.