Big Snow Storm in Colorado and Wyoming

May 5, 2026, 22:59
USEnvironment

Introduction

A big snow storm started in Colorado and Wyoming. The weather service told people to be careful.

Main Body

Lots of snow is falling. Some mountains have 30 inches of snow. Cities have 4 to 8 inches. It is hard to see and drive. The heavy snow may break power lines. Workers are cleaning the main roads. They use 100 big trucks. One road in Clear Creek County is open, but it is dangerous. Experts say people should remove snow from trees slowly. Farmers are watching their plants. Some plants are safe because they grew fast. Also, the law says people cannot collect too much snow water in barrels. This keeps water for other people.

Conclusion

The storm will stay until the middle of the week. Do not travel if you do not need to. Keep food and water at home.

Learning

🌨ī¸ The 'ING' Action

In the text, we see words like falling, cleaning, and watching.

When you see -ing, it usually means the action is happening right now.

  • Snow is falling → It is happening now.
  • Workers are cleaning → They are doing it now.
  • Farmers are watching → They are looking at the plants now.

🛠ī¸ Simple Word Swaps

Notice how the text describes things. You can change the 'size' of a word to change the meaning:

Big snow storm →\rightarrow Heavy snow

Both words tell us there is a lot of snow.

Hard to see →\rightarrow Dangerous

If it is hard to see, the road becomes dangerous.

🛑 Useful Warnings

Look at these short rules from the story. They use simple words to give advice:

  • Do not travel →\rightarrow Stay home.
  • Be careful →\rightarrow Watch out.
  • Keep food →\rightarrow Save food.

Vocabulary Learning

storm (n.)
a strong weather event with wind, rain, or snow
Example:The big snow storm made it hard to drive.
snow (n.)
ice crystals that fall from the sky
Example:Lots of snow is falling.
mountain (n.)
a large hill or high land
Example:Some mountains have 30 inches of snow.
inches (n.)
a unit of length, about 2.5 cm
Example:Cities have 4 to 8 inches of snow.
dangerous (adj.)
able to cause harm or injury
Example:The road in Clear Creek County is dangerous.
experts (n.)
people who know a lot about something
Example:Experts say people should remove snow from trees slowly.
trees (n.)
large plants with a trunk and branches
Example:Remove snow from trees slowly.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers are watching their plants.
law (n.)
a rule made by the government
Example:The law says people cannot collect too much snow water.
barrels (n.)
large containers used for holding liquids
Example:People cannot collect too much snow water in barrels.
travel (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:Do not travel if you do not need to.
food (n.)
things you eat
Example:Keep food and water at home.
water (n.)
a clear liquid that is essential for life
Example:Keep food and water at home.