A large-scale extratropical cyclone brought blizzard conditions across the Upper Midwest starting March 4, 2025, causing widespread gusty winds and several tornadoes.

The storm is notably the first major weather event to hit the United States since the mass layoff of federal employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

[11] The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlined an enhanced risk across portions of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, far-western Georgia and northwestern Florida.

[12][13] Across portions of Texas and New Mexico, strong winds from the storm led the SPC to issue an extremely critical fire risk.

Crews worked diligently to remove fallen trees, repair power lines, and restore services to affected communities.

However, the accompanying winds caused more significant issues than the snow itself, including knocking down tree limbs, tossing trash cans, and overturning outdoor objects.

[1] Significant disruptions occurred in Finney County, where eleven semi-trucks were blown off the road, a building lost its roof, and a traffic light fell onto a vehicle—fortunately without injuries.

The storm's winds shattered vehicle windows at a Tyson Foods facility in Holcomb, likely due to flying tumbleweeds or gravel.

[28] In Douglas County, a semi-truck and trailer slid across U.S. Route 56, blocking traffic for several hours amid slick roads and high winds.

[29] In Dorrance, a dust devil shattered the back window of a vehicle, and in Norton, strong winds blew a chimney cap off a house.

[46] Additionally, hurricane-force winds reaching up to 78 mph (126 km/h) were recorded at Dallas Love Field Airport, resulting in widespread power outages affecting approximately 318,000 customers.

Plano West Senior High School experienced partial roof loss, leading to flooding in its sports facilities.

Firefighters in Dallas responded to multiple incidents, including roof damage at an apartment complex, where a chimney fell over from the winds.

[51] The Welder Complex Fire in San Patricio County, northeast of Sinton, affected 803 acres and reached 95% containment by March 6.

[52] In Southeast Texas, a large dust cloud hit Houston, dropping visibility to as low as 3 mi (4.8 km) in some areas and causing poor air quality.

In addition, a wind advisory was issued early on March 6 from the National Weather Service, with gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph (72.4 to 80.4 kmh).