Summary
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow and strong winds affecting 11 U.S. states. People in these areas are advised to postpone travel until the weather improves. Some areas could receive up to 30 inches of snow and experience winds as fast as 70 mph.
Key Facts
- The snowstorm warnings impact 11 states: Oregon, Montana, California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Maine.
- Oregon's Cascades could expect snow as deep as 24 inches and winds up to 50 mph.
- Oregon's craters and mountainous regions might experience 30 inches of snow.
- Montana's mountainous areas may see 7 to 11 inches of snow with wind speeds up to 35 mph.
- California's high elevations face up to 14 inches of snow and winds reaching 70 mph.
- In addition to travel difficulties, the NWS warns drivers of limited visibility due to blowing snow.
- Tire chains might be necessary in some states to travel safely during the snowstorm.
