Omaha, NE – Drivers across eastern Nebraska are being urged to use caution today as freezing drizzle and light snow create slick, deceptive road conditions, especially on highways and rural routes.
According to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, snowplows have been dispatched across Nebraska to combat icy pavement caused by freezing drizzle and light snowfall. Officials warn that roads may appear merely wet but are significantly more slippery than they look, increasing the risk of spinouts and crashes.
The warning comes as temperatures hover near or below freezing, allowing moisture to quickly turn to ice on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roadways. The image released by the National Weather Service shows a plow navigating a snow-dusted highway, highlighting limited traction and reduced visibility in open areas.
Transportation officials are urging drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and give snowplows plenty of space. “If you see a plow, stay back and stay safe,” the Weather Service advised, noting that plows may be operating at reduced speeds while treating road surfaces.
Motorists are also encouraged to check 511.nebraska.gov before heading out for the latest road conditions, closures, and travel advisories. Conditions can change rapidly as light precipitation continues through parts of the region.
The slick travel threat is expected to persist through at least today, particularly during the morning and evening commute windows. Drivers traveling between Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding rural highways may experience the most hazardous conditions.
Officials stress that even short trips can become dangerous under freezing drizzle scenarios, which historically lead to higher crash rates than heavier snow events.
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