US hit by snowstorm

A MASSIVE winter storm has hit midwest America, contributing to at least five road deaths in the last few days.

The storm hit the Rockies and Plains then punched east, with snow set to assault a 2900km corridor through the weekend, creating transportation “havoc”.

The system started as rain from Mexico and turned to snow as it met icy air. Up to 45cm of snow was expected in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains south of Denver, according to the National Weather Service.