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Winter storm brings first snow to six states Monday

Winter storm

First snow arrives Monday

Six Plains and Rockies states face their first snow of the season through Monday night.

Six states

Who gets snow

Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Montana are in the forecast.

Black Hills

Heaviest snow in the Black Hills

Several inches of snow are possible in the Black Hills of South Dakota, says AccuWeather.

Rapid City

Slush in Rapid City

Rapid City could see slushy snow on Monday, hardest on grass and unpaved ground.

High ground

Snow above 5,000 feet

Wet, slushy snow could build up above 5,000 to 5,500 feet in the higher hills.

Rain south

Rain brings flood risk

Parts of the Northern Plains could see 1 to 3 inches of rain from the same storm.

Flood alerts

Two million under flood alerts

More than two million people were under flood alerts Sunday across four states.

Alaska

Alaska faces a stronger storm

Interior Alaska faces 8 to 16 inches of snow, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.

Atigun Pass

Winds up to 55 mph

Atigun Pass could see gusts of 55 miles per hour and blowing snow.

Travel

Check before you drive

Check local warnings and road conditions before you leave home on Monday.

Winter kit

Pack a winter kit

Carry a blanket, gloves, water, snacks, and a phone charger in your car.

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