Winter Storm Warning Issued for Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The alert was issued on the evening of February 18 and remains in effect through early Friday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Iowa: Pottawattamie County
• Nebraska: Douglas and Sarpy Counties

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5 1 1.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the warning area. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 4 and 6 inches. These hazardous conditions are expected to result in slippery roads, which will likely impact the Thursday evening commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19. The warning is scheduled to remain in place until 6:00 AM CST on Friday, February 20.