Lincoln County - A late March snowstorm was sweeping across the region beginning last night and will continue throughout today. According to the National Weather Service in North Platte, a blizzard warning is in effect until 1:00am Tuesday morning.
Expect high wind gusts and spurts of snow throughout the day and heading into the evening. "We can expect another 1-2 inches of snow possible, and winds will continue to 40-50 mph will continue into the afternoon," said Shawn Jacobs, Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, North Platte office.
Travel has been disrupted by the storm, and the snowstorm is affecting visibility. "Outside the city we are having near zero visibility at times in those open areas so you can expect that going into the afternoon and evening," said Jacobs.
Jacobs says that the impacts from this winter storm should likely be over in the evening as the winds start to calm down and blowing snow reducing visibility will stop. The storm could linger in the North Central part of Nebraska and may exit the region tomorrow morning.
Late yesterday, the Nebraska Department of Transporation announced I-80/HWY 30 would be closed from Ogallala to Lexington. Just before 8:30am on Monday, NDOT closed I-80 westbound from Kearney to Ogallala. Currently, I-80 westbound is closed from Kearney to Ogallala, I-80 eastbound is closed from Ogallala to Lexington and HWY 30 is closed from Ogallala to Lexington.
NDOT says travel is not advised but to adjust travel plans accordingly. click here for the latest road conditions.