Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Iowa and Eastern Nebraska
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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 Harrison, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, and Saunders counties, with heavy snow and slippery roads expected through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Iowa and Eastern 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 Eastern Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Winter Storm Warning, effective from noon Thursday, February 19, until 6:00 AM CST Friday, February 20. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and residents should prepare for significant impacts.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of southwest Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. Specific counties included in the alert area are:
- Iowa: Harrison County
- Nebraska: Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, and Saunders counties
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1 from within their respective states.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecasted for the region. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 2 and 4 inches. These conditions are likely to result in slippery road surfaces, which will specifically impact the Thursday evening commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning officially begins at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the night, with the warning set to expire at 6:00 AM CST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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