Summary
Over a million drivers in the Midwest and Northern Plains received travel warnings due to rapidly changing winter weather with high winds and snow squalls. States including Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota were affected, with conditions expected to improve by evening. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and monitor local weather updates.
Key Facts
- More than a million drivers in the Midwest and Northern Plains received winter weather warnings.
- The warnings were due to snow squalls and gusty winds creating dangerous driving conditions.
- Affected states include Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
- Visibility could reduce significantly, and roads might quickly become hazardous.
- Drivers are advised to turn on headlights, maintain distance, and avoid sudden braking.
- No specific snow squall warnings were active at 10:15 a.m. Eastern time but could change suddenly.
- Winter weather alerts were also issued in other states including Wisconsin and Michigan.
- High wind warnings were in place from Montana to Kansas.
