A powerful winter storm has brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across a large swathe of the United States, causing dangerous travel conditions and widespread school closures.
A major winter storm , bringing snow, ice, wind, and plunging temperatures, has caused dangerous travel conditions across the U.S. from central and southern states to the East Coast. Schools and government offices in several states have closed. Snow and ice have blanketed major roads in Kansas, western Nebraska, and parts of Indiana. The state's National Guard has been activated to help stranded motorists.
At least 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow is expected, along with gusting winds up to 45 mph (72 kph). The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri to New Jersey. 'For locations in this region that receive the highest snow totals, it may be the heaviest snowfall in at least a decade,' the weather service said. Gary Wright in Missouri told of chipping away at thick ice covering his SUV. He plans to work remotely Monday but wanted to scrape off his car as an excuse to spend some time in the snow. School closings are expected to be widespread Monday. Districts in Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky have already announced cancellations and delays. Kentucky's Jefferson County Public Schools canceled classes, extracurricular activities, and athletics for its nearly 100,000 students. Classes have also been canceled in Maryland, where Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency Sunday and announced the state government would be closed Monday
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