Winter Storm Warning Issued for Mills and Cass Counties Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 6:00 AM CST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• Iowa: Mills County
• Nebraska: Cass County

What You Should Do

Officials advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected.
• Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 35 mph.
• Hazards: Heavy snow combined with blowing and drifting snow will lead to poor visibility. Near whiteout conditions will be possible at times.
• Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday evening commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning was issued on the afternoon of February 19 and is effective until 6:00 AM CST Friday, February 20, 2026.