On Friday at 2:18 a.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory in effect until 9 a.m. EST for Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska and Crawford counties.

A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.

The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and the Mammoth Mountain Area are the focus of a winter storm watch issued at 12:08 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid from Friday 4

On Thursday at 4:52 p.m. EST an updated winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Friday at 7 a.m. EST for Chippewa County.

A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions.

Flash flooding, water rescues and icy roads are just some of what Americans are contending with today, as extreme weather has people bracing from coast to coast. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has the story.

The recent winter storm created spectacular ice formations along Lake Michigan's shoreline, with the 35-foot lighthouse covered in frozen layers.

The watch was in place for Fayette Ridges. "The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation," adds the National Weather Service.