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Blizzard continues blasting the Sierra Nevada

Tractor-trailers parked during a California snowstorm.

Our crews are making progress on I-5, helping pull out drivers who were stuck due to the storm. This big rig was on southbound I-5 near Lakehead.

We know you would like to see I-5 reopened sooner rather than later but we’re working to make the roadway safe before you go! pic.twitter.com/ipvDrJuhXK

— Caltrans District 2 (@CaltransD2) January 27, 2021

A blizzard has been burying parts of the West in 2 to 4 feet of snow since Tuesday afternoon.

The hardest-hit area has been the Sierra Nevada...

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Blizzard cranking across the Sierra Nevada

Plow truck trying to clear a snowy California highway. during a blizzard

NEW #VIDEO! More scenes of the intense blizzard in Weed, CA and some snowy scenes around Mount Shasta where snow has been falling heavily. The winter storm has shut down i-5 for a 100 mile stretch. #cawx #snow pic.twitter.com/UuzTTkJMkA

— Washington Weather Chasers (@WaWxChasers) January 27, 2021

A major snowstorm began cranking Tuesday afternoon across California, leading to road closures and potential accidents.

The most dangerous conditions for drivers will continue to occur in the Sierra...

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Blizzard keeps trucking across Midwest

Tractor-trailer heading through snowstorm.

A blizzard continues to slam the Midwest, slowing down truckers making deliveries or trying to get home for the weekend.

A semi got stuck in a snow drift. Snow plows from Urbandale, IA try desperately to keep the roads passable during this intense #blizzard. #IAwx pic.twitter.com/v3xdatqb96

— Nick Stewart (@NStewCBS2) January 15, 2021

Drivers have had a rough time since the storm began Thursday, with some of them skidding off roads, flipping or getting caught in snow drifts. Issues will...

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Truckers to face end-of-week Midwest blizzard

Tractor-trailer moving through a Minnesota blizzard.

A blizzard will slam parts of the Midwest over the next couple of days, challenging truckers making deliveries or trying to get home for the weekend.

A huge thanks to @SDHighwayPatrol today. High winds blew us over today. Trooper Jeff was a great help. A credit to the uniform. Thanks so much. pic.twitter.com/yDUKZGTYUJ

— Rob trucking Dog (@robibrose) January 13, 2021

A strong low-pressure system and associated cold front will move into the Plains and Upper Midwest, ushering in cold air,...

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Truckers to face end-of-week Midwest snowstorm

Plow trucks clearing a Minnesota highway, with traffic behind it.

The end of this week will be marked by a strong snowstorm in the Midwest, causing issues for truckers in several states.

A low-pressure system and associated cold front will move into the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, producing much colder air, wicked winds and some heavy snowfall. The impacts will be most noticeable in eastern portions of the Dakotas, as well as Minnesota, Wisconsin and northern Iowa.

Snow will begin Thursday morning across the region, lasting until late Friday evening,...

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Worst New Year’s storms in US history

Cars parked in deep snow.

Below are a few of the worst storms in recorded U.S. history that began on or just after the start of a new year.

Great Plains blizzard: 1949

The Blizzard of 1949 paralyzed the Great Plains for months, making it one of the worst winter storms in the region’s history. The first storm raged from Jan. 2-5, producing heavy snowfall, strong winds and bitter cold. Subsequent storms through mid-February produced insurmountable snowdrifts that stranded entire towns. Many roads and railroads were shut...

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Worst Christmas storms in US history: Part 2

Satellite image of continental U.S.

Mother Nature has taken “white Christmas” to a whole other level in some years, stopping transportation in its tracks. This is a look at some more of the worst storms to hit the country during “the most wonderful time of the year.”

Northeast: Dec. 25-26, 2002

Unprecedented back-to-back snowstorms from late 2002 to early 2003 buried parts of the Northeast during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Both storms produced more than 20 inches of snow in many places, including Albany, New York....

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Worst Christmas storms in US history

Deep snowfall in New York City, Christmas 1947.

Snowfall can turn Christmastime into the magical, winter holiday many people typically hope for — even truckers. But for drivers working through the holiday who get stuck in blizzard-like conditions, Christmas can become a nightmare. These are just a few of the worst snowstorms in our nation’s recorded history that have brought transportation to a screeching halt.

New York City: Dec. 26, 1947

Similar to the Great Blizzard of 1888, the blizzard of 1947 was an unexpected storm. It wreaked havoc on...

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Truckers to face blizzard conditions through Christmas (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailer in blowing snow.

For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, be careful what you wish for. Along with the snowfall in many northern states, winds will be dangerous, creating blizzard conditions and near-zero visibility.

Upper Midwest

Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches will be common Wednesday along the Interstate 29 corridor, from just north of Omaha, Nebraska, to Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota. Portions of I-90 and I-94 are also under the gun, including places such as Norfolk, Nebraska; Sioux Falls, South...

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White Christmas coming for Northeast truckers (with forecast video)

Drivers at a truck stop on a snowy day.

For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, the Northeast is the place to be. Accumulating snowfall is likely to favor interior locations, including eastern Great Lakes cities. It will be nice for drivers who make it home for the holiday, but not necessarily for those working through it.

This system will not be as disruptive as the record-breaking storm that dumped more than 40 inches of snowfall in parts of the Northeast last week. However, the combination of snowfall and high winds will slow...

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