Action 3 News Weather Blog

Our latest weather maker is coming across the Plains tonight with snow and rain through parts of Kansas and Nebraska. This system looks to be stronger than what the models indicated 24hrs ago, which means most spots will see at least some accumulating snow. Here in Omaha we can expect at least 1″ to 2″ late tonight into the first part of Friday. Amounts around an inch or so will be possible across the northern counties with as much as 2″ to 4″ just south of Omaha by midday Friday. Temperatures will not be all that cold and the wind will stay under control with this system. Be advised that slick spots will develop for the morning drive Friday.

Even though temperatures have been running a bit below normal this week it hasn’t been brutally cold. In fact we have even seen some sunshine the last couple of days! Temperatures will be consistent with highs through the weekend ranging from the upper 20s and low 30s with lows in the teens. As far as snow goes, a few flurries will be possible Friday with a better chance of snow late Saturday into Sunday. Much like the last several storms this month the heaviest snow appears to be south of Omaha as of right now. I do expect some light accumulation of snow on Sunday so stay tuned.

Another wave of snow is headed down the Missouri River Sunday Evening. We had all kinds of problems today with wind and snow and at times part of I-29 and I-80 had to be closed. As light snow moves in we will see similar conditions with blowing snow and reduced visibilites The snow will generally be light with an inch or less expected. Conditions should improve as we head through Monday Afternoon although it will remain cold for President’s Day.

The last week has featured some very cold temperatures and bursts of light snow. The active weather has been along the subtropical jetstream over the last 7 to 10 days. With major storms evolving in the Central and Southern Plains and slamming the East Coast. Another storm has been intensifing over Texas today and once again will head to the Eastern Seaboard. Highs will hang in the lower 30s Friday and Saturday with next system bringing changes through the weekend. We will have some flurries tonight and a better chance of light snow and flurries will return Saturday and Sunday. Light accumulations are expected but it will be turning colder with plenty of wind Saturday Night into Sunday. In fact, temperatures will be in the teens most of the day Sunday.

Our next winter storm is on the way! Winter Weather Advisories have been posted from Noon Thursday until Noon Friday for Omaha and surrounding areas. The sequence of events will unfold as follows…patchy fog and freezing drizzle will develop in spots overnight into early Thursday. As we head through the day Thursday we will see a wintry mix of sleet, rain and snow as temperatures warm to 35. Everything turns to snow late Thursday into Friday Morning with snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Flurries will linger into Saturday with another shot of lighter snow on Sunday.