After dropping about 12 inches of snow in Nebraska and South Dakota, the powerful blizzard is moving east and another 12-16 inches may fall in southern parts of South Dakota and Minnesota
Over 30cm of snow expected to fall on Northern Plains and the US Midwest within the next 24 hours, according to forecasters, while the same barometric system threatens many areas of the South with tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
After dropping about 12 inches of snow in Nebraska and South Dakota, the powerful snowstorm is moving east and could drop another 12-18 inches in southern South Dakota and Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Hard hats off to CDOT workers who’ve been working ’round the clock to keep mt passes cleared, widened and avalanche-free.
Be aware that additional mtnc work and safety closures may be implemented. Visit https://t.co/uOU0HHu44e for road closures and conditions. pic.twitter.com/xvy6qAHGoW
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) January 2, 2023
The same low barometric causing rainfall and the possibility of tornadoes along its shores Gulf of Mexico. North Mississippi could see hail, meteorologist Allison Santorelli said.
Around 70 flights were cancelled this morning at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, specialty website FlightAware reported.
Be careful out there this afternoon! We had nearly a quarter inch (0.25) of #ice accumulation at our office already. We’d love to see your pictures, but of course stay safe! #newx pic.twitter.com/UAiJkYAs9p
— NWS North Platte (@NWSNorthPlatte) January 2, 2023
Meanwhile, in California, the northern coast was hit by heavy rain at the weekend and there is a chance of flooding with another storm expected tomorrow wednesday and thursday. Combined with strong winds, residents should be prepared for downed trees and power outages, Santorelli said.
More than 21,000 homes and businesses were without power this morning, according to poweroutage.us.
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