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Severe Blizzard Disrupts Central U.S., Moves Toward Great Lakes

Heavy snow, high winds, and power outages persist as a powerful storm system advances northeast, while southern states face increased wildfire risks.

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The streets are covered with snow after a storm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Margery Beck)
A person helps push out a vehicle that became stuck in the snow on a roadway in the San Gabriel Mountains in the Angeles National Forest, California, on February 24, 2023.

Overview

  • Blizzard warnings remain in effect for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, with snowfall up to 12 inches and winds gusting to 70 mph reported.
  • Major highways, including portions of Interstate 70 in Kansas and Interstate 80 in Nebraska, are closed due to whiteout conditions and accidents.
  • Nearly 250,000 people are without power, with Nebraska experiencing the most significant outages caused by wet, heavy snow and strong winds.
  • Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, warning of life-threatening whiteout conditions and the risk of becoming stranded.
  • Southern states, including Texas and Oklahoma, face elevated wildfire risks due to strong winds and dry conditions, exacerbating recent fire damage.