Winter Storm Warning Issued for Mills and Cass Counties Through Friday Morning
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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 Mills and Cass counties, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Iowa and Southeast 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 Southwest Iowa and Southeast Nebraska.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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