A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, unleashing brutal snow, hazardous ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures, making it extremely difficult for people to travel. Forecasters warned of the potential for the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” in some areas.
A winter storm sweeps across a dozen states in the US on January 5, blanketing regions with snow and covering roads in ice. Temperatures drop to freezing levels as Cincinnati, Ohio bears the brunt of the storm, transforming into a snow-covered landscape.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington forecasts snowfall in Cincinnati to accumulate between 7 and 10 inches before tapering off on January 6 night. In Kansas City, Missouri, transportation workers clear snow-covered roads for streetcars as the storm impacts the Midwest. Winter Storm and Blizzard warnings are issued for Kansas City, with four to eight inches of snow expected, limited visibility and winds reaching up to 40mph (65kph).