Interstates Re-Open After Blizzard Conditions Post-Christmas

news image
Top Stories
28 Dec 2023 12:40 AM

Roads have mostly reopened across the Plains of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota after a post-Christmas blizzard left many at their holiday destination unable to go home.

The storm was responsible for over a foot of snow in Nebraska, eastern Colorado, and South Dakota. On the north side of the system, freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to an inch in North Dakota! When you get to these numbers, this can cause branches to break, powerlines to come down, and make travel impossible. Many residents in the Peace Garden State are waking up without power, especially closer to the Fargo and Jamestown areas.

If you're doing any traveling on the roads today, be sure to keep a close eye on road conditions and closures on Nebraska's DOT, Colorado's DOT, Kansas's DOT, South Dakota's DOT, and North Dakota's DOT websites.

We saw some very impressive winds out of this system. The airport at Rapid City recorded a 73 mph wind gust early Tuesday morning! DIA also getting in on some of the strong winds. A 64 mph gust came out of Denver! That is tropical storm force! Strong winds will continue throughout the day on Tuesday and even into Wednesday morning for parts of Nebraska.

We recommend packing your patience and being prepared for possible turbulence if you're doing any flying today.

All Weather News
More
T.S. Erick to Strengthen, Hit Mexico

T.S. Erick to Strengthen, Hit Mexico

Eastern Pacific OceanWe are keeping our eyes

17 Jun 2025 1:25 PM
Active Pattern Sparks Mid-Atlantic Flood and Severe Threat

Active Pattern Sparks Mid-Atlantic Flood and Severe Threat

A Moderate Risk for excessive rain has been i

17 Jun 2025 1:15 PM
100 mph Winds Reported in Kansas with More On The Way

100 mph Winds Reported in Kansas with More On The Way

As a frontal boundary moved through unstable

17 Jun 2025 1:15 PM
Record Breaking Heat in the Southwest

Record Breaking Heat in the Southwest

A powerful heat wave continues to grip the So

17 Jun 2025 12:20 PM
Southern Heavy Rain & Severe Threat

Southern Heavy Rain & Severe Threat

Thunderstorms are blowing off the east side o

16 Jun 2025 2:10 AM
Northwest: From Heatwave to Thunderstorms

Northwest: From Heatwave to Thunderstorms

SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOKSInto MondaySevere thun

16 Jun 2025 2:00 AM
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: Here is the Forecast

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: Here is the Forecast

Okay. Explanation needed. Dr. Jim is the only

15 Jun 2025 9:50 AM