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Updated: 12:37 PM Oct 9, 2009
Nebraska in for Blast of Wintry Weather
Omaha, Neb. Wintry weather is bearing down on Nebraska, with chilly temperatures and snow in the forecast for much of the state.
Posted: 11:53 AM Oct 9, 2009Reporter: Associated Press |
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Wintry weather is bearing down on Nebraska, with chilly temperatures and snow in the forecast for much of the state.
The National Weather Service says snow that could be heavy at times will begin falling in western Nebraska on Friday night and continue into Saturday. A winter storm watch has been issued for areas including Scottsbluff, Gering and Alliance.
Central and southern portions of the Panhandle could see as much as eight inches. Lows could dip into the single digits and teens.
The weather service says the wintry weather will move east late Friday into Saturday and could bring light snow.
Eastern Nebraska can expect to see a hard freeze Saturday night, with lows in the 20s. Forecasters say the chilly temperatures will be at or near record lows.
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Yay! Can't wait! Bring on the snow, the more the better! Seriously, we're really looking forward to a LOT of SNOW this winter!
| Forecast for Central and Eastern Nebraska |
***SEVERE WEATHER ALERT DAY issued for Friday night into Saturday due to the possibility of serious winter weather conditions developing.*** FRIDAY NIGHT: Rain mixing with snow and then changing to all snow during the evening...windy and colder. Moderate to heavy snow accumulations are expected overnight...with 6 to 12 inches of snow possible in parts of Western and Central Nebraska...4 to 8 inches possible in the East. North-northeast winds of 15 to 35 mph possible. The combination of snow and wind may create blizzard or near blizzard-like conditions at times. Please use caution if you must travel and conditions deteriorate. Lows in the mid 20s to around 30. SATURDAY: Snow and blowing snow...with moderate to heavy snow at times. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches possible in Western and Central Nebraska...5 to 10 inches of total snow accumulation possible in Eastern Nebraska...some local areas may see 12" or more. Lighter snowfall amounts expected in the Southeast corner and in the Northeast.. North winds of 15 to 35 mph. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy and blustery with snow ending from west to east. Lows in the mid teens to lower 20s. North-northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts in the evening. SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny and cool. Northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. ***Follow the Pinpoint Weather Team on Twitter and Facebook.*** ***In the event of severe weather, turn to 10-11 for the latest severe weather information.*** |
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