New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Amid warnings of a Nor'easter that could mess up commute for New Yorkers on Tuesday and weather alerts, heavy snowfall across various states of United States, including Michigan among others, have forced schools and colleges to cancel classes.

Schools in St. Joseph County, Michigan announced closures for Monday on Sunday evening itself. The early decisions from the southern districts have increased the likelihood of similar announcements spreading to neighbouring areas, as per local media reports.

The closures come as temperatures plunged with back roads likely to develop dangerous ice conditions following a weekend snowstorm that dumped up to 12 inches of snow across the region.

Northern parts of West Michigan are...