Rain is expected to turn into heavy snow falling at rates of one inch per hour as a winter storm system moves through part of Michigan.

Winter weather-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) have been issued in five states on Tuesday, with meteorologists anticipating up to 4 feet of snow to fall in some parts of the country.

Winter weather advisories are in effect in two states, with more than a foot of snow expected to bury some regions amid high wind gusts.