A powerful snowstorm has stranded approximately 100 vehicles in rural New Mexico after a semi-truck jackknifed on a highway, amid blizzard conditions and below-freezing temperatures. The storm has affected over 5.8 million people across New Mexico and Colorado, with heavy snowfall and strong winds creating hazardous travel conditions. Emergency services, including the New Mexico National Guard, are working to reach stranded drivers, while more than 30,000 customers have lost power in the region. Additional snowfall is expected, exacerbating the situation.
Thousands of vehicles and travelers were stranded in central China due to heavy snow and icy conditions during the Lunar New Year holiday rush, with some motorists covering only 20 to 25 miles in 13 hours. The unusual snowfall also led to flight and train cancellations, airport closures, and delays, affecting millions of people heading home for the holiday. The Chinese government allocated $20 million for urgent assistance in snow removal and related work, while in neighboring Hunan province, one person was killed and 13 others injured after a roof collapsed at an agricultural produce fair following heavy snowfall.
Rhode Island State Police closed Route 146 due to flooding, leading to stranded vehicles, but have since reopened it at Exit 5 while advising commuters to expect traffic delays and avoid flooded roadways caused by heavy rain and melting snow. Multiple vehicles are also stuck in floodwaters on I-95 and other streets, prompting officials to recommend finding alternate routes.
