Cheyenne Witnesses Historic Blizzard, Shuts Down City

Cheyenne Witnesses Historic Blizzard, Shuts Down CityCheyenne Witnesses Historic Blizzard, Shuts Down City Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been crippled by a historic blizzard that has dumped over 2 feet of snow on the city, forcing the closure of schools, businesses, and government offices. The blizzard, which began late Tuesday night, has brought unrelenting snowfall and howling winds to the capital city. Visibility has been near zero at times, making travel extremely hazardous. “This is one of the worst blizzards we’ve seen in decades,” said Mayor Patrick Collins. “We’re urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.” The city has implemented a snow emergency, prohibiting all non-essential travel. Snow plows have been working tirelessly to clear the roads, but progress has been slow due to the heavy snowfall. Schools and businesses have been closed for two days, and many government offices are also operating remotely. The storm has also disrupted power lines, leaving some residents without electricity. “We’re doing everything we can to keep the city functioning during this storm,” said City Manager Mark Harrington. “But we need residents to cooperate and stay off the roads.” The blizzard is expected to continue into Thursday, with additional snow and wind forecasted. The city has activated its emergency operations center to monitor the situation and provide assistance to residents. Residents are advised to: * Stock up on food, water, and essential supplies * Keep a battery-powered radio or television for weather updates * Avoid shoveling snow during the storm * Check on elderly or disabled neighbors The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Cheyenne and surrounding areas. The warning is in effect until noon on Thursday.