Michigan is blanketed with snow on Friday after the first major storm of the winter hammered the Midwest.<br/> <br />Snow, high winds and slick roads made roads unsafe for some morning commuters.<br/> <br />Work crews tried to clear the snow before dawn, but some vehicles still got stranded.<br/> <br />The storm has caused airlines to cancel flights across the Midwest and has upset holiday travel plans for millions of Americans.