The first major snowstorm of the winter arrived in the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Winter weather advisories remained across Ohio on Tuesday, as the icy conditions snarled traffic and shuttered schools. Snowfall overnight left accumulations of 3 to 5 inches (7 to 12 centimeters) in some southern parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Numerous accidents were reported. In the northern part of the state, a portion of I-70 West through Cleveland had to be closed as a crash was cleared, while highways around Columbus saw dangerous slowdowns.

Forecasters urged caution as slippery conditions and poor visibility will persist.

Some parts of northern New England were expecting up to 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) of snow. The storm brought wind and ice to the region and soaked some parts of the six New England states while piling snow in others.

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories in states including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut and New York ahead of the snow's arrival. Snow fell steadily on Tuesday, although some areas were spared the predicted high totals.

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