×
Now Playing
B107.3 - Lincoln's #1 At-Work Station

Blizzard Conditions in Central Nebraska Close I-80

By Mark Vail Mar 25, 2024 | 5:37 AM

The Nebraska Department of Transportation closed I-80 between Lexington and Ogallala overnight due to blizzard conditions.  The North Platte area is expecting 4 to 9 inches of snow and winds gusting as high as 55 mph.  Some areas are reporting whiteout conditions with the blowing and drifting snow.

Southeast Nebraska is not expected to get much, if any, snow from this system while winds today and tomorrow will be shifting from the SE to the NW by Tuesday with gusts forecast as high as 37 mph.

The latest maps and details from the National Weather Service are available here 3-25-24 NWS AM DssPacket

Nebraska road conditions are available here