As a major winter storm moves across the state, Interstate 80 is closed in both directions in central Nebraska.I-80 is closed between Grand Island and Lexington due to “white out conditions,” according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.The state patrol advised drivers to “park and wait out these dangerous weather conditions,” in a post on social media.Road conditions: Limited visibility, slick spots in Omaha area as snow falls MondayThe Omaha area could see 5 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow, with higher snow totals possible north and west of the metro. Western Iowa could see 4 to 8 inches of snow.Meteorologist Bill Randby says road conditions in the metro will start to deteriorate quickly around 7 to 9 p.m. once temperatures drop a few degrees.Must-see photos: Iowa State Patrol helps after semi-truck loaded with cattle slides off Highway 75 during Monday’s winter stormA winter storm warning remains in effect for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 12 p.m. Tuesday.By Tuesday morning, the north wind will ramp up, gusting 40+ mph, leading to blowing/drifting snow and continued hazardous driving conditions.Track the weather wherever you are with our Interactive Radar
KEARNEY, Neb. —
As a major winter storm moves across the state, Interstate 80 is closed in both directions in central Nebraska.
I-80 is closed between Grand Island and Lexington due to “white out conditions,” according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
The state patrol advised drivers to “park and wait out these dangerous weather conditions,” in a post on social media.
Road conditions: Limited visibility, slick spots in Omaha area as snow falls Monday
The Omaha area could see 5 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow, with higher snow totals possible north and west of the metro. Western Iowa could see 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Meteorologist Bill Randby says road conditions in the metro will start to deteriorate quickly around 7 to 9 p.m. once temperatures drop a few degrees.
Must-see photos: Iowa State Patrol helps after semi-truck loaded with cattle slides off Highway 75 during Monday’s winter storm
A winter storm warning remains in effect for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 12 p.m. Tuesday.
By Tuesday morning, the north wind will ramp up, gusting 40+ mph, leading to blowing/drifting snow and continued hazardous driving conditions.
