Storm dumps snow on Midwest; at least 5 dead in crashes

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

ST. LOUIS — A massive winter snowstorm that blanketed several Midwest states was a factor in at least five road deaths on Saturday and forced the grounds crew to scramble to clear snow from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City ahead of the NFL divisional playoff game.

The storm moved into Kansas and Nebraska from the Rockies on Friday, then east into Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, covering roads and making driving dangerous. Part of Interstate 44 near St. Louis was blocked for several hours Saturday, and at one point the Missouri State Highway Patrol warned of traffic delays as long as eight hours.

In Indiana, the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 were closed for hours Saturday after a semitruck jackknifed along the snow-covered highway near Lafayette, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Indianapolis.

The storm was expected to spread east into the Mid-Atlantic region, with between 3 and 6 inches (7 and 15 centimeters) of snow expected in the Washington area, including parts of northern and central Maryland, by Sunday. Forecasters said heavier snow and higher amounts could fall in mountain areas north of Interstate 64, such as Charlottesville and Staunton, Virginia.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/storm-dumps-snow-on-midwest-at-least-5-dead-in-crashes/ar-BBS9o1H?li=BBnb7Kz

[akraven]

1. First response, always is SLOW THE HELL DOWN.

Second is USE YOUR LIGHTS EVEN IF IT'S DAYTIME.

Third is BRING WINTER GEAR WITH YOU INCLUDING SLEEPING BAGS.

Long-time Fairbanks, Alaska driver responding.