Nebraska in for Blast of Wintry Weather
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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, 2009
Reporter: 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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Posted by: Frosty Location: Lincoln on Oct 9, 2009 at 05:20 PM

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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010

THIS AFTERNOON: Partly sunny with a few flurries still possible in the east. Continued cold with highs in the upper teens to lower 20s. Northwest wind at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts at times.

TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds and still cold. Areas of fog possible late. Lows ranging between -5 to 5 above. North-northwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and not as breezy but still chilly. Highs in the low to mid 20s. South-southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY: Variable cloudiness with a slight chance of snow. Little or no new snow accumulation expected. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. South-southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

****In the event of severe winter weather, turn to 10-11 for the latest information****



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