Over the weekend, a fierce storm swept across the Great Lakes region, leaving thousands in Wisconsin without power. Utility crews worked diligently on Sunday to restore electricity to affected areas. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, a combination of rain and snow began to develop, complicating travel and daily routines.

Travelers at Des Moines Airport in Iowa faced disruptions as a Delta Connection flight arriving from Detroit skidded off an icy runway on Saturday night. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and passengers were safely transported to the terminal by bus. The airport resumed operations by midday Sunday, crucial for those returning home at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Severe weather conditions prompted hundreds of churches in western Michigan to advise congregants to stay home or attend services online, as snowfall reached up to 12 inches in areas near Lake Michigan.

In Wisconsin, We Energies reported over 6,000 power outages, with the majority affecting residents in Milwaukee and South Milwaukee. Mark Paladino, a resident of Fredonia, shared on Facebook that his apartment complex lost power while he was shoveling snow. Many others reported power lines sagging under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.

Elsewhere in Iowa, strong winds on Sunday blew snow back onto roads, prolonging hazardous travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The weather continued to challenge commuters and travelers alike.

“We did have areas of Iowa and Illinois that saw over one foot of snow,” including 15 inches (38 centimeters) in Fort Dodge, Iowa, said meteorologist Andrew Orrison.

He said snow in the Great Lakes region was tapering off, but a new storm was heading to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with up to a foot of snow by Tuesday.

“It’s going to be the first snowfall of the season for many of these areas, and it’s going to be rather significant,” Orrison said. “The good news is that it does not look like the major cities at this point are going to be looking at any significant snowfall.”