The coast-to-coast storm that slammed California over the weekend and dumped up to two feet of snow in the Plains early this week turned deadly Tuesday as severe thunderstorms swept across the South.
in the area and gusts to 45 mph. Periods of heavy snow combined with blowing snow will continue to lead to very low visibility and difficult travel through Thursday in this area.
Farther west, although snow is winding down, blizzard warnings remain in effect over the plains of western Nebraska, South Dakota and parts of Wyoming and Montana into Wednesday night. Snowfall totals of 18 inches or more were reported in flatland areas of Wyoming, South Dakota and Nebraska.Totals of a foot or more have come in from the plains of northeast Colorado and across North Dakota. A measurement of 12 inches well northeast of Denver was accompanied by reports of snow drifts 4 to 5 feet deep.
Freezing rain is forecast to spread over the interior Mid-Atlantic late Wednesday night into Thursday, with serious ice buildup possible in the mountains. A thick glaze of 0.5 to 0.75 inches is possible in the hardest-hit locations, leading to probable tree damage and power outages.
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