A significant winter storm occurring during the Christmas season, characterized by substantial snowfall and freezing rain in the central United States, is projected to persist and adversely affect travel conditions, as indicated by weather forecasts.
According to the National Weather Service’s early Tuesday update, an additional four to six inches of snow is anticipated over the western High Plains.
The expansive storm system is set to persist, causing significant winter weather conditions in parts of the north-central United States until early Wednesday, as communicated in the National Weather Service’s Tuesday afternoon update.
Anticipated additional snowfall ranges from two to four inches, with localized accumulations reaching eight inches, across regions including western South Dakota, western Nebraska, far eastern Wyoming, and northeastern Colorado.
Additionally, lighter snowfall is expected in the mid-Missouri Valley, according to the NWS.
There is a substantial likelihood that specific areas in south-central South Dakota and north-central Nebraska may experience total snowfall exceeding a foot, as highlighted by the agency.
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Anticipated Blizzard: Heavy Snowfall and Winds Over 55 mph
Blizzard conditions are anticipated due to heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 55 mph.
Additionally, northern and eastern South Dakota into southern and eastern North Dakota are currently experiencing freezing rain, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
As of Tuesday morning, sections of I-90 have been closed, and roads west of I-29 are either partially or fully covered with snow, as conveyed by NWS Sioux Falls on Twitter.
In a separate tweet, NWS Sioux Falls highlighted that roads will remain slippery due to light precipitation, emphasizing the importance of cautious driving.
In eastern Colorado, a blizzard warning prompted the complete closure of Interstate 70 for several hours on Tuesday morning, as reported by CBS Colorado.
The blizzard warning covers areas south and east of the Denver metro area, extending across five states, including Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, until 5 am on Wednesday.
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