A section of Highway 1 in California's Big Sur area collapsed, leaving about 2,000 motorists, mostly tourists, stranded overnight. The closure, from Lime Creek to the north and Limekiln to the south, was due to slide activity, and officials did not provide an estimated reopening time. Emergency management officials sent convoys to evacuate stranded individuals, many of whom had to sleep in temporary shelters, hotels, campgrounds, or their cars.
Two Colorado counties, Clear Creek and Gilpin, have issued emergency disaster declarations due to heavy snow and stranded motorists. Officials have urged the public to stay off the roads and indoors for safety, as the winter storm is expected to continue into Friday, bringing heavy snowfall and causing road closures in the mountains and along the Front Range.
Heavy snowfall in northern England caused chaos on highways, with motorists seeking shelter or spending the night in their cars. The snow also knocked out power to over 2,500 customers. Trucks jackknifed, blocking roads, and drivers reported taking hours to complete short trips. Emergency services worked to rescue stranded motorists, while schools, churches, and a scout hut provided emergency shelter. Electricity was expected to be restored by late Sunday night. The Met Office issued a weather warning for ice in several regions.
