Snow and Cold Weather Impact Midwest, South with Fierce Conditions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A series of winter storms are set to sweep across the Midwest and South, bringing severe weather conditions over the next several days. Following a short-lived warmth on Friday, residents can expect accumulating snow and plunging temperatures starting overnight into Saturday.
The weather system will push warmer air into the region ahead of the snow, leading to highs in the 30s on Friday. By late afternoon, mixed precipitation may occur before heavy snowfall becomes significant overnight. The First Alert 6 Weather Day is in effect on Saturday due to expected travel impacts from accumulating snow.
Forecasters indicate that the bulk of the snowfall will arrive by 8 a.m. Saturday morning, tapering off in the early afternoon. Areas in the Omaha metro are likely to receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, while regions to the north and east could see totals of 3 to 6 inches. As temperatures start warm near 26 degrees, they are set to drop significantly throughout the day, dipping to the teens.
This cold front brings wind gusts up to 40 mph, creating wind chill factors that may feel as low as below zero. In anticipation of further winter weather disruptions, another First Alert 6 Weather Day has been announced for Monday, where 2 to 4 inches of snow could accumulate in the metro region.
HYDRAULIC, Ky. (WYMT) – Meanwhile, Eastern Kentucky is bracing for a different set of severe weather challenges as heavy rain and snow are hitting the region. As the system passes, Northern areas will primarily see snow while Southern regions will face rain, transitioning completely to rain by the evening.
The expected rainfall will likely wash away the previous snow accumulations, although high temperatures will hover in the mid to upper 30s. These conditions necessitated an extended First Alert Weather Day through Wednesday morning to keep an eye on rising flood threats from the saturated ground.
SIoux City, Iowa (KTIV) – Snow has already caused hazardous road conditions in Siouxland. This morning, the National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory lasting until 9 a.m. Snowfall amounts varying between 2 to 6 inches are expected, as temperatures remain dangerously low, prompting persistent cold warnings across the region.
Travelers are urged to check state road conditions as adverse weather impacts movement. After today, conditions are projected to calm before another incoming system arrives Friday, promising more snow ahead.
Monitoring continuous weather changes is critical as severe conditions develop across regions. Residents are advised to stay informed through local weather services and updates.
