Winter Not Done Yet: Blizzards in Rockies, Tornadoes in Texas

Winter Not Done Yet: Blizzards in Rockies, Tornadoes in Texas

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A severe snowstorm hit Colorado, causing blizzard conditions and significant travel disruptions, including over 900 flight cancellations at Denver International Airport. Cheyenne, WY experienced a record snowfall, while twin tornadoes in Texas overturned a tractor trailer. Despite no reported injuries, over 7 million people were under winter storm advisories. The storm is expected to bring severe thunderstorms and heavy rains to the mid-Mississippi Valley and the Southeast in the coming days.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported snowfall at Denver International Airport during the snowstorm?

30 inches

25 inches

19 inches

15 inches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city experienced a two-day record snowfall of 25 inches?

Omaha, NE

Austin, TX

Cheyenne, WY

Denver, CO

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual weather phenomenon occurred in the Texas Panhandle during the storm?

Hailstorm

Twin tornadoes

Flash floods

Heatwave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were under winter storm advisories nationwide?

5 million

6 million

7 million

8 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas were expected to experience severe thunderstorms and heavy rains following the snowstorm?

Pacific Northwest

Southwest and Rockies

Mid-Mississippi Valley and Southeast

Northeast and Great Lakes