NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A powerful storm is blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first day of spring, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.
The storm came a day after temperatures reached into the 70s in the region. Officials said northerly gusts of up to 40 mph could create drifts of blowing snow. Some feared the weather might affect attendance at men's and women's NCAA tournament games this weekend in Oklahoma City and Norman.
Kansas State fan John Blankenship of Udall, Kan., had attended on Thursday and intended to come back Saturday. He said the roads weren't worth the risk — unless it was Final Four.
Forecasters said there could be up to a foot of snow in some areas northeast of Oklahoma City. In Kansas, 6 to 12 inches of snow were possible.
