Winter Weather Advisory results in slick roads for Nebraskans

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Drivers travelling throughout Nebraska will have to deal with slick and icy roads on Tuesday.

Several Winter Weather Advisories took effect late Monday night to early Tuesday morning and continued until 6 p.m. The snow began in northwest Nebraska late Monday night and pushed southeastward through the overnight and into Tuesday.

The 10/11 NOW Weather team said there will be blustery conditions with winds gusting to 40-45 mph throughout the day. Blowing snow may cause limited visibility, on top of the slick roads, so it is advised to drive carefully.

According to the Nebraska 511, some roadways in northern Nebraska are completely covered with ice.

For additional information on road conditions, check out the Nebraska 511 website.

Rescue crews are staying busy responding to multiple accidents throughout Nebraska due to the weather, including one on Interstate 80 near Shelton.

According to Nebraska DOT, I-80 Eastbound between Shelton and Wood River is closed due to a crash. Officials ask drivers to please follow detours and travel with caution.

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