Snow, damaging winds and flooding to bring holiday travel woes across parts of U.S.
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As people across the country prepare for holiday travel, dangerous wind gusts and heavy snow will produce hazardous conditions and potential infrastructure impacts from the Northwest to the North-Central U.S., the National Weather Service said Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Dangerous wind, snow, and flooding are threatening holiday travel across parts of the U.S., with Colorado, North Dakota, and California among the hardest-hit areas.
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service warned that strong winds and heavy snow could cause whiteout conditions and very dangerous travel in the Northern Plains.
- North Dakota and nearby areas face strong wind alerts, with gusts strong enough to cause power outages and make driving risky.
- Colorado is under high fire danger because of strong winds and very dry air, with some mountain gusts expected to reach 90 mph.
- California and the Pacific Northwest are also dealing with flooding risks, heavy rain, and possible landslides as rivers and soil stay saturated.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Holiday travel in Colorado, North Dakota, and California could face delays, crashes, flight cuts, and power outages as snow, wind, and flooding damage roads and utilities.
Positive Impact
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Northern California is forecast to receive additional heavy rain and flood risk.
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Highlighted for damaging winds, low humidity, and high fire danger along the Interstate 25 corridor.
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Central to the flooding discussion and evacuation impacts in western parts of the state.
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