Drivers skid and crash as wintery mix grips central US then moves east
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures arrived, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days. Snow and ice are in the forecast By Saturday evening, widespread heavy snow was likely between central Kansas and Indiana, especially along and north of Interstate 70, where there was a high chance of at least 8 inches of snow. Several businesses closed across the Kansas City area, and the school district in suburban Independence announced it might need to cancel classes for one or more days. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Friday evening ahead of the storm, noting it could impact Virginia residents’ ability to vote in the state’s special elections on Tuesday.
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Winter storms leave 89 dead across US as chill settles over Great Lakes and Northeast
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