Severe freeze and high wind warnings issued across multiple U.S. states

A widespread weather event is bringing freezing temperatures and high winds across the central United States, affecting multiple states including Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Texas.

In Colorado and New Mexico, freeze warnings and watches are in effect for several regions, including the San Luis Valley and the Upper Rio Grande Valley. Forecasters warn that these temperatures could end the growing season for sensitive plants. In New Mexico, wind advisories are also active, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph in some areas.

Wyoming and Nebraska are experiencing freeze warnings and watches, with overnight lows expected to drop between 20 and 30 degrees. In Texas, specifically El Paso and Doña Ana counties, high wind warnings and blowing dust advisories have been issued, with wind gusts estimated as high as 65 mph.

Despite the cold, many regions are expected to see a warmup toward the weekend, with temperatures in some areas potentially reaching the 60s or 70s.