severe weather struck across much of the country new years weekend. a state of emergency was declared in kentucky, where heavy rain triggered flash flooding. this driver was rescued after trying to cross a flooded bridge. in albuquerque, new mexico, a tram carrying at least 20 people became stuck in icy conditions friday, stranding passengers overnight. all were eventually rescued. eve and chicago saw one of its snowiest new year's day in years, with up to nine inches in some spots. vanessa murdock of our new york station wcbs is here with the wintry forecast. vanessa, happy new year. >> reporter: happy new year. i wsh the weather was calmer, especially east of the rockies. a major storm system is plaguing many of us today, ringing wintry weather for places like nebraska, all the way to chicago, where up to eight inches of snow is possible. the same storm system may also bring wind chills as low as 55 below to the warmer tier. now we take you to the warm sector of the storm.