A severe winter storm has brought intense blizzards and hazardous travel conditions to the northern-central US, disrupting post-Christmas travel across the Plains and upper Midwest. The storm, characterized by heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds, has led to multiple blizzard warnings and ice hazards, particularly in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Forecasters have warned of dangerous travel conditions that could last through early Wednesday, with the potential for flying debris, power cuts, and whiteout conditions. In Nebraska, where a Blizzard Warning is in effect for most of the state, authorities have advised against travel and urged those who must travel to be prepared for difficult driving conditions. The blizzard, which began on Christmas Day, has caused major road closures and snarled travel in the Plains and Midwest. Over seven million people are under winter weather alerts, with nearly a million under blizzard or ice storm warnings. The storm has resulted in significant icing, reducing visibility and creating treacherous road conditions, particularly along the I-80 and I-90 corridors, with wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph. The heavy snow and strong winds have made travel nearly impossible in some areas, with forecasters advising against travel on certain interstates in South Dakota and Nebraska, and dozens of weather-related incidents have been reported.
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Seven million people are under winter weather alerts as the Plains and parts of the Midwest experience blizzard conditions that have already led to dozens of weather-related incidents over the Christmas holiday. https://t.co/DGXE7sDC4M
A blizzard-fueling winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, making for dangerous travel during the busy holiday week. https://t.co/6x7VED68Ss
Nearly a million people across the Northern and Central Plains were under blizzard or ice storm warnings Tuesday, as heavy snow, freezing rain and powerful winds created treacherous road conditions that forecasters said could last through early Wednesday. https://t.co/IV1DPUfgpJ
Deadly blizzard, ice storm snarls post-Christmas travel across central US. https://t.co/JXmUs15lR5 Click the image to read more:
Christmas Blizzard Closes Major Roads, Snags Travel In Plains And Midwest https://t.co/ozQ7hmDfeB https://t.co/Iw9yiilCAQ
Intense blizzards in the northern-central US interrupt post-Christmas travel https://t.co/KZ1QLsc7mp https://t.co/ceYIaKissT
Midwest and upper Plains hit with blizzard warnings following Christmas Eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota are under an ice storm warning. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/0C163A5IpE
❄️ A disruptive and dangerous winter storm continues to wallop the Northern Plains, bringing hazardous to impossible travel conditions and forcing the closure of major interstates. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update on the latest. https://t.co/SmzHU9xvNS
A significant winter storm is pummeling the northern Plains, unleashing heavy snow, dangerous icing and a relentless biting wind that’s reducing visibilities and bringing whiteout conditions. https://t.co/qGa0ToGx7x
More than a million people across the Northern and Central Plains were under blizzard or ice storm warnings on Tuesday, as snow, freezing rain and powerful winds created treacherous road conditions that forecasters said could last through early Wednesday. https://t.co/8g7F4ExHjk
Winter storm threatens travel in central plains with blizzard warnings and ice hazards https://t.co/I6CVH21vjm
Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and damaging freezing rain continue early this morning in the Plains. See our Key Messages for more information. Find your local forecast at https://t.co/pGx1JRZLBI https://t.co/39LMbyEFyo
A major winter storm will continue to impact parts of the northern/central Plains and Upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds through Tuesday night. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds (gusts up to 55 mph) will produce blizzard conditions for… https://t.co/slD0LDClnG
Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Central Plains, threatening Christmas Day travelers with delays and dangerous road conditions. https://t.co/AcEgEvnhJe
Over 3 million Americans face BLIZZARD warnings on Christmas with up to a foot of snow in Plains while most of US deals with unseasonably warm temps https://t.co/MJz3PUR5DC https://t.co/PDDXxgoYS5
A “significant” winter storm will hit the Plains this Christmas to blanket multiple states with a few inches of snow while much of the country has a rainy, wet holiday https://t.co/BubSpBfMdP https://t.co/TdnqAsF2Uf
Blizzard conditions in Nebraska… https://t.co/gfKO4WpEds
Most of Nebraska is waking up to a White Christmas, but the wind is howling and blowing the snow. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for most of the state. Travel is not recommended. If you must travel, take it slow and be prepared for difficult driving conditions. https://t.co/XYgBy9tl2L
Plains blizzard to hit holiday travel, but most of U.S. faces snowless Christmas https://t.co/AZBDP0T0Fs
Christmas Day Winter Storm To Bring Heavy Snow And Disrupt Travel In Parts Of Central Plains And Upper Midwest https://t.co/KxudIS0AMY https://t.co/LNvRYAzyIK
🎄Christmas Day Weather Update🎄 ❄️A significant winter storm will impact parts of the northern/central Plains and Upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds through Tuesday night. Blizzard and Ice Storm Warnings are in effect. Travel will be difficult to… https://t.co/JU1VF4fZwY
Blizzard warnings are in effect this Christmas morning for parts of CO/KS/NE/SD. An eventful white Christmas… https://t.co/XUrTbqy4Qx
Brace for a blizzard beginning Christmas Day in the northern Plains: https://t.co/jiplnbX0li Travel could become nearly impossible along the I-80 and I-90 corridors as snow and wind ramp up early this week. https://t.co/n6i2ztXAYS
A major winter storm will make for dangerous travel around Christmas for the Northern Plains, Central Plains, and Upper Midwest. Heavy snow with blizzard conditions, as well as significant icing, is likely. https://t.co/Ec2TKun4SF
A significant winter storm is expected to develop over the northern/central Plains today and move into the Upper Midwest Christmas Day. Hazardous travel conditions will be possible today and Monday. Heavy snow, ice accumulations and strong winds are expected. This storm system… https://t.co/uUzk3uvhRe
If your #Christmas travel takes you through South Dakota on I-90 (W of Sioux Falls to E of Rapid City) or through Nebraska on I-80 (Omaha to North Platte), you do not want to travel back home Tuesday or Wednesday. A #blizzard is expected in those areas, and road closures likely.
🚨A Christmas Blizzard is occurring in portions of Nebraska and South Dakota! ❄️ 12-18” of snow 💨 55mph wind gusts 🚙 Difficult/impossible driving conditions Stay home and safe if you’re in the warning area! #NEwx #SDwx #snow #blizzard #christmas #christmasblizzard #travel https://t.co/bVUDaEZY2f
Plains blizzard and winter storm to snarl Christmas travel for millions across the central U.S. https://t.co/ACxiqoRQeK
This is what you can expect to see in Nebraska today, as almost the entire state is under a Blizzard Warning! #NEwx https://t.co/DaQQ0jjMaW
#Christmas #Blizzard 2023 #snowfall forecast from NWS offices in #Nebraska and #SouthDakota. https://t.co/kjqdZ8ILar
#Blizzard Warnings cover a pretty large area of Nebraska and South Dakota. Here's the December climatology for blizzard occurrence. @foxweather https://t.co/iIiAy6KBfO
Confidence continues to increase for a significant winter storm to impact parts of the Central Plains and upper Midwest for both today and Christmas Day, resulting in a White Christmas and treacherous travel https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Conditions rapidly going downhill along i80 in West Nebraska. #NEwx #Blizzard https://t.co/mo79gK03YG
Strong winds may cause flying debris and power cuts, and ruin last-minute Christmas getaway travel plans, forecasters have warned ✍️: @TedMHennessey https://t.co/EUuhU9BjKn
A strong storm system will track across portions of the northern/central Plains and Upper Midwest Christmas Eve and impact these areas through early next week. Heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds are expected! Looks like Santa will need to pack some hazard lights! 🎅🏼🌨 https://t.co/pu9QL7aRKp
A significant winter storm will bring a white Christmas to some, but also hazardous travel to many in the Plains and Upper Midwest. https://t.co/CvexMRLkGc
Here's a look at weather conditions through Christmas. A significant storm system will create hazardous travel Sat & Sun from the Rockies through the High Plains & down to the Gulf Coast. Winter weather may linger in the central/northern Plains. Stay safe & have a happy holiday! https://t.co/Z6pYzNbHJw
Here's your #travel #weather forecast as we inch closer to #christmas. Be safe everyone! #travelweather @nbc6 https://t.co/PKdbgxwLAa https://t.co/x5A7y4D1IE