Winter Storm Warning Issued for Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Nebraska and Iowa, with 4 to 6 inches of snow expected to impact the Thursday evening commute.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa
- 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 Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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