Blizzard Sweeps Central U.S., Shutting Down Highways and Cutting Power

Dangerous whiteout conditions, power outages, and travel disruptions affect 13 states as a powerful storm moves northeast.

Blizzard warnings remain in effect for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, with snowfall reaching up to 12 inches and winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
Over 42,000 homes and businesses in eastern Nebraska are without power due to heavy snow and high winds knocking down tree branches and power lines.
Major highways, including Interstate 70 in Kansas and Interstate 80 in Nebraska, are closed as whiteout conditions make travel dangerous or impossible.
Southern states, including Texas and Oklahoma, face wildfire risks from high winds and dry conditions, while severe thunderstorms and tornado threats are forecast for Illinois and Indiana.
This storm is the third major system to rapidly develop in recent weeks, reflecting an unusually active weather pattern driven by colliding cold and warm air masses.