Major Storm Blows Toward Plains
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DENVER — A major snowstorm blew across Colorado toward the Plains yesterday, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places and grounding hundreds of flights full of holiday travelers. Authorities shut down major highways in parts of four states.
The National Weather Service posted blizzard warnings for most of eastern Colorado and adjoining sections of Nebraska and Kansas. A day earlier, the storm had pummeled New Mexico with up to a foot of snow.
The storm struck Denver with more than 6 inches of snow just as the morning commute was starting.
“I’m going to grab my computer, talk to my boss, and go back home,” Jennifer Robinson said after driving about 20 miles from her home in Boulder to her sales job in downtown Denver. “I’m not going to take a risk and get stuck in Denver.”
Runways at Denver International Airport were shut down late yesterday afternoon. Before that, more than 800 flights had been canceled.
Stranded travelers sprawled on benches and floors at the Denver airport or stood in long lines at ticket counters trying to make new reservations.
