North Platte, NE – A powerful blizzard is impacting central and western Nebraska, bringing whiteout conditions, dangerously strong winds, and hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for much of the state, urging residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
According to the National Weather Service in North Platte, the storm will produce snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches, with some areas seeing slightly lower totals. However, the main concern is wind gusts reaching up to 65 mph, which will create near-zero visibility and make travel extremely dangerous. The blizzard warning remains in effect until noon CST (11 AM MST) on Wednesday.
Affected areas include North Platte, Valentine, Broken Bow, Ogallala, and surrounding counties, covering a large portion of central and western Nebraska. Residents are advised to prepare for slippery roads, downed trees, and potential power outages due to the intense winds.
Officials strongly recommend avoiding all non-essential travel. If travel is necessary, drivers should carry an emergency winter survival kit and stay with their vehicle if stranded. Nebraska’s 511 road information service provides the latest updates on highway conditions.
For more information, visit the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/lbf.
