Colorado covered in 6 feet of snow

DENVER, Co - A powerful winter storm that socked Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow is now heading toward the central plains.

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of western Nebraska and northeastern Kansas and into southwestern Iowa.

A band of heavy snow has stalled over Nebraska, dumping nearly 13 inches in some spots. Officials are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution if they do venture out. The Iowa Transportation Department also recommends drivers stay off Interstate 80 in the western part of the state.

In Colorado, the snow came as a welcome boost to several ski resorts that have suffered below-average snowfall this season. Echo Mountain near Denver celebrated 55 inches of new snow.

But only a few inches fell in the central Colorado mountains and many of the larger resorts only got a dusting.

According to KMGH-TV, 15.9 inches of snow fell at Denver International Airport. That was nearly two inches more than the previous record, which occurred in 1912. All winter storm warnings have expired in Colorado. With the storm gone, bitter cold temperatures follow. Denver could see single digit readings by morning.