Winter Storm Warning Issued for Boone and Platte Counties; Heavy Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Boone and Platte counties, forecasting up to 7 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions through Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Boone and Platte Counties, Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha Valley NE
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Boone and Platte Counties, Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, NE, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Nebraska. This alert is classified as severe and indicates that hazardous winter weather conditions are likely.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Boone County
- Platte County
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest road conditions by calling 511 within their state.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 AM CST Thursday, February 19, 2026, through 12:00 AM CST Friday, February 20 (midnight Thursday night).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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