The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for areas in the foothills and Front Range mountains, with winds between 35 and 45 mph and gusts of up to 80 mph expected. This could lead to reduced visibility and snow-covered roads, prompting the Colorado Department of Transportation to urge caution for drivers on Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 6. Some areas have already experienced strong gusts, with wind speeds reaching 88 mph in Coal Creek Canyon and 74 mph in Berthoud Pass.
Heavy rain in Massachusetts is causing roadways to flood and damaging pavement. A flood watch has been issued for most of the state. Vehicles have been getting stuck in large pools of water on Route 20 in Worcester, while some roads in Fitchburg have buckled and been heavily flooded. The Massachusetts Turnpike is experiencing poor visibility due to the heavy rain.
A twin-engine plane crashed while attempting to land at the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, Southern California, killing all six people on board. The crash occurred in poor visibility conditions, and a small brush fire was sparked as a result. The plane had departed from Las Vegas and crashed about 500 feet short of the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident. This is the second crash in the area within a week.
