‘Heaviest snowfall in a decade’ as winter storm threatens central US states

Fresh snow and high winds hit Lowville, New York state. Picture: Cara Anna/AP
A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures has stirred up dangerous travel conditions in the central US as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas.
Snow and ice blanketed major roads in parts of Kansas and Indiana, where the state National Guard was activated to help stranded motorists.