Blizzard Strikes Monona County, Leaving Thousands Without Power

A severe winter storm hit parts of Iowa and Nebraska, leading to widespread power outages and challenging travel conditions. Communities in Monona County, particularly Blencoe, Onawa, and Whiting, are still without power as crews work to restore electricity, which could take until Sunday. The storm, described as the worst since the Halloween Blizzard of 1991, brought heavy wet snow and gusts up to 55 miles per hour, resulting in downed trees and hazardous road conditions. The National Weather Service reported instances of thundersnow, adding to the unusual weather patterns experienced this March. Local officials urged residents to stay off the roads as emergency services responded to numerous accidents caused by the storm. Crews are focused on repairing damaged infrastructure while residents come together to support each other during the outage.