Just days after the spring equinox, a mid-latitude cyclone developed over the Central US, creating winter and severe weather conditions for many states.

On the back and northern regions of this system, winter storms stretched from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and everywhere in-between. Blowing and drifting snow hindered travel conditions while parts of the Great Plains and Midwest experienced blizzards.

Thunderstorms initiated along the leading edge of the cold front in the south central and the southeastern US over the course of multiple days. A continuous severe weather threat during that time period saw several tornadoes spin-up in a few states.

Gusty upper-level and surface winds within the mid-latitude cyclone kicked up dust in West Texas.