Snow temporarily closes parts of I-80 in western Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Plow crews worked hard Monday morning to clear snow off of Interstate-80 in western Nebraska.

The portion of I-80 that had closed has since been reopened, the Nebraska State Patrol says.

They are still asking drivers to take it slow and watch for slick spots on I-80.

Gates are opening and I-80 is reopening in the Panhandle.

Take a slow and watch for slick spots.

Thanks for your patience and thanks to @NebraskaDOT and our tow partners for their works to clear things up. pic.twitter.com/qDUCbWB4Rr

— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) May 2, 2022

Updated road conditions can be found at 511.Nebraska.Gov.

Earlier Monday, troopers posted pictures of road conditions in the area near Kimball.

A portion of I-80 from Wyoming to Big Springs was closed due to the weather conditions and multiple crashes, the patrol said in a Tweet.

Here’s a screenshot from live dashcam on I-80 near Kimball. Troopers are now escorting vehicles that were stranded in the snow because of crashes.@NebraskaDOT crews are hard at work clearing the roads.

I-80 remains closed from Big Springs to the Wyoming border. pic.twitter.com/bUsX51XAHt

— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) May 2, 2022