Winter Storm Delivers Snow, Winds to 12 US States

A powerful winter weather system swept across parts of the United States on Tuesday, April 7, delivering heavy snow, gusty winds and plunging temperatures to at least 12 states from the Midwest to the Northeast and Alaska. The National Weather Service issued warnings for hazardous travel conditions, particularly during morning commutes, as slippery roads and reduced visibility threatened safety in affected regions.

In the Midwest, snowfall accumulated rapidly by Tuesday afternoon. Southwest, south central and west central Iowa faced 2 to 4 inches of snow, with isolated areas receiving up to 6 inches. East central and northeast Nebraska saw similar totals, up to 6 inches, leading to winter weather advisories. Missouri's northern counties, including Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan and Worth, reported around 2 inches, with slightly more in some spots. Light snow also dusted parts of Illinois, such as Peoria, Champaign and Vermilion counties, where freezing temperatures compounded the wintry mix.

Further north, Alaska's Kuskokwim Delta Coast, Nunivak Island and Western Capes endured up to 4 inches of snow, locally reaching 6 inches, alongside easterly winds of 25 to 40 miles per...