Current:Home > BackHoliday travel "difficult to impossible" as blizzard conditions, freezing rain hit the Plains-LoTradeCoin
Holiday travel "difficult to impossible" as blizzard conditions, freezing rain hit the Plains
View Date:2024-12-23 21:03:26
A major Christmas winter storm that has already brought heavy snowfall and freezing rain to the central U.S. is expected to continue impacting travel, according to forecasts.
Another four to six inches of snow is expected over the western High Plains on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said in an update early Tuesday.
"The combination of either falling snow or snow on the ground with strong winds will lead to areas of blowing snow and near-blizzard conditions this morning," NWS said. "Travel may be difficult to near impossible due to snow-covered roads and whiteout conditions."
The agency also warned about fallen tree branches and power lines.
The large storm system will continue to bring severe winter weather to portions of north-central U.S. through early Wednesday, NWS said in an update Tuesday afternoon.
An additional two to four inches of snow, with local totals of eight inches, are expected across western South Dakota, western Nebraska, far eastern Wyoming, and northeastern Colorado, with some lighter snow into the mid-Missouri Valley, according to NWS.
There is a high probability that areas of south-central South Dakota and north-central Nebraska will get over a foot of total snowfall, the agency said.
The heavy snowfall and wind gusts of upwards of 55 mph will lead to blizzard conditions.
Additionally, portions of northern and eastern South Dakota into southern and eastern North Dakota are dealing with a continuing freezing rain event, according to NWS.
Portions of I-90 were closed Tuesday morning, while roads west of I-29 were either partially or completely snow-covered, NWS Sioux Falls tweeted.
In a separate tweet, NWS Sioux Falls said that roads will remain slick due to light precipitation.
"Refreezing wet roads along with light icing will keep roads slippery," NSW said. "Please drive with caution!"
In eastern Colorado, a blizzard warning led to a full closure of Interstate 70 for several hours on Tuesday morning, CBS Colorado reported.
"The Blizzard Warning is south and east of the Denver metro area and includes parts of five states including Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota through 5 am on Wednesday," according to CBS Colorado.
- In:
- Weather Forecast
- Blizzard
veryGood! (161)
Related
- More human remains from Philadelphia’s 1985 MOVE bombing have been found at a museum
- Wildlife photographers' funniest photos showcased in global competition: See finalists
- Woman opens fire in Connecticut police department lobby, prompting exchange of gunfire with officer between bullet-proof glass
- Doctor who treated Morgan State shooting victim is gunshot survivor himself
- Deion Sanders says he would prevent Shedeur Sanders from going to wrong team in NFL draft
- Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors
- Packers LT David Bakhtiari confirms season is over but believes he will play next season
- To Be Greener, Get Rid Of Your Grass
- US Election Darkens the Door of COP29 as It Opens in Azerbaijan
- A 13-year old boy was fatally stabbed in an argument on a New York City bus
Ranking
- Caitlin Clark has one goal for her LPGA pro-am debut: Don't hit anyone with a golf ball
- Why beating Texas this year is so important to Oklahoma and coach Brent Venables
- It's Fat Bear Week - but our fascination with bears is timeless
- Hong Kong cancels scores of flights as Tropical Storm Koinu draws nearer
- Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu
- SIG SAUER announces expansion of ammunition manufacturing facility in Arkansas with 625 new jobs
- A taxiing airplane collides with a Chicago airport shuttle, injuring 2 people
- Man found guilty of murder in deaths of 3 neighbors in Portland, Oregon
Recommendation
-
2 credit unions in Mississippi and Louisiana are planning to merge
-
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
-
McDonald's is bringing back its Boo Buckets for Halloween
-
Family reveals distressing final message sent from couple killed by grizzly in Canada
-
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Enjoy a Broadway Date Night and All that Jazz
-
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
-
Video shows moment police arrest Duane Keffe D Davis for murder of Tupac Shakur
-
Former Tropical Storm Philippe’s remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada