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Today's Forecast

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***WINTER STORM WARNING*** for southern parts of Siouxland, heavy snow expected

A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect through Saturday for the southern part of Siouxland, including Norfolk, Tekamah, Onawa, Denison, Carroll, and Omaha/Council Bluffs.  While snowfall rates will vary widely with this system, up to 7-10" of snow will be possible in the Warning area on Saturday.  Sioux City is not included in the Warning, and will see lighter, but still significant, snow accumulation of up to 3-6".  Only light snow accumulation of up to 1-2" will be seen north of US Highway 20.  Travel will be very difficult south of Highway 20.  Travel only in an emergency, and take along a winter survival kit.

After we get past Saturday, the extended forecast calls for quiet weather next week.  Highs will be in the 30s with lows in the teens.

Road Condition Maps:

Nebraska: www.511nebraska.gov

Iowa: www.511ia.org

South Dakota: www.safetravelusa.com/sd/

--Fred Hexom