Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

Heavy lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes through early Saturday. Snow squalls with heavy snow and gusty winds will create dangerous travel in the Interior Northeast due to low visibility and slippery roads. A major winter storm will bring moderate to heavy, accumulating snow and gusty winds from the eastern Plains to the western Great Lakes today through Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Travel Weekend

Regional Travel Outlook

Precipitation Type & Timing

Key Messages

Think twice about hitting the roads this weekend because wind, snow, and some ice will make for treacherous travel that only gets worse to the north and east. Keep an eye on the forecast for the latest information.

Potential for Moderate Impacts to travel across portions of eastern Nebraska and much of Iowa tonight through the weekend. If you have travel plans, be prepared for slick roads and worsening conditions as you travel east.

Hitting the road this weekend? Be prepared for accumulating snow, some ice, and strong winds bringing hazardous travel conditions. Roads get trickier the farther north and east you go. Keep up with the latest forecasts from your preferred weather source.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)

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Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

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