If you’re in Colorado, Kansas, or Nebraska, you’re probably staring out the window at a full-blown winter mess. Heavy snow, biting winds, and dangerously cold temperatures have turned roads into ice rinks, causing accidents, delays, and even a tragic loss in Nebraska.
With up to 10 inches of snow expected in some areas and wind chills plunging to -25°F, this is no ordinary winter storm. If you don’t have to go anywhere, don’t. Stay inside, stay warm, and let the storm pass.
What’s Happening Right Now?
Snow has been falling fast and heavy since this morning, and it’s not letting up anytime soon. Roads are covered, visibility is nearly zero in some areas, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the brutal wind chill can cause frostbite in minutes if you’re outside unprotected.
Current Conditions:
- Snowfall totals approaching 10 inches in the hardest-hit areas
- Whiteout conditions making travel nearly impossible
- Extreme cold turning wet roads into sheets of ice
Travel Warning: Roads Are a Disaster
If you were planning to drive tonight, rethink that plan. The combination of snow, ice, and whipping winds has already caused multiple accidents across the region.
What’s happening on the roads?
- Major highways are slick, snow-packed, and nearly undriveable
- A Nebraska state trooper tragically lost his life after being struck by a snowplow
- Multiple flight cancellations and delays at airports in affected areas
If you must drive, take these precautions:
- Slow down—icy patches are everywhere
- Keep an emergency kit in your car (blanket, food, flashlight, charger)
- Tell someone where you’re going in case you get stuck
But if you don’t absolutely need to travel? Stay home.
How to Stay Safe and Prepare
- Stock up on food and supplies – You don’t want to go out in this mess.
- Prepare for possible power outages – Have flashlights, batteries, and warm blankets ready.
- Dress in layers if you must be outside – Frostbite can happen in just 10 minutes.
- Check on elderly neighbors – Make sure they have heat and supplies.
What’s Next?
The snow advisory remains in effect until midnight CST, and while the worst of the storm will be over by then, the deep freeze will stick around for days. Lows will drop to -15°F, and icy roads will make travel tricky through the weekend.
If you wake up to an ice-covered driveway and snow-packed roads tomorrow morning, don’t rush out. Let road crews do their job before heading anywhere.