Blizzard Warning for Schuyler, DC Area Starts at 4 AM
As North Platte and the surrounding area awaits predicted blizzard conditions, the weather is already starting to deteriorate.
Snow, freezing rain and high winds were expected through Saturday night, with heavy ice accumulations in parts of MI through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to be north-northwest, and significant drifting is anticipated, says the NWS.
Travel across much of Nebraska was still near-impossible Saturday afternoon, with road closures on Interstate 80, US 30 and USA 20.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning is in effect from 1 p.m. Friday to 7p.m. Saturday for a good portion of western and central Nebraska.
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Denver will sit on the western edge of potential blizzard conditions developing on the adjacent plains by Friday afternoon. "Damage to trees and power lines is likely".
State road and travel conditions may be accessed at the Kansas Department of Transportation KanDrive website www.kandrive.org or on a mobile device, go to 511mm.ksdot.org. A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour or higher. High winds may cause blow over of high profile vehicles. Dozens of school districts canceled classes ahead of snow accumulation expected to reach as much as 18 inches in some areas. Adjacent areas in Nebraska, north into South Dakota will also experience blizzard conditions.
In the video below, you can see a semi truck off the roadway near Akron due to the winter storm.
Do you know of other road closures or weather related info you want to share with other drivers? "If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle".
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