The National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Warning in place for large parts of southeast Nebraska into southwest Iowa until 3 a.m. Tuesday. This includes the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro and Lincoln.
Heavy snow expected, with total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches.
Snow will affect the morning commute and will heavily impact the evening commute. Travel will become difficult to impossible, according to the weather service, with areas of blowing snow significantly reducing visibility.
The heaviest snow is expected from midday to 7 p.m.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state from where you are calling can be found by calling 5-1-1.
There's a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday in northeast Nebraska with 1 to 5 inches of snow expected.
Snow Emergencies:
Ralston until one a.m. Tuesday; La Vista from 7 a.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday; Gretna through Tuesday; Yutan through Tuesday; Valley from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday; Carter Lake until 9 p.m. Tuesday;
Sarpy County has a Snow Emergency until 6 p.m., Tuesday. for all areas in the county’s jurisdiction. This applies to all areas outside the city limits of the five Sarpy County cities.
Metropolitan Community College and College of St. Mary have virtual learning on Monday.
(Map from National Weather Service)