State patrol responds to 28 crashes during western Nebraska snowstorm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol stayed busy in the western part of the state helping drivers out during a late spring snowstorm Monday.

Due to snowstorms in western Nebraska, a portion of Interstate 80 from Wyoming to Big Springs was closed.

During the storm, troopers responded to 28 crashes, according to a tweet from the patrol.  They also assisted 61 drivers in the western part of the state.

Monday snowstorm in the west, with snowfall reaching into central Nebraska, and rain everywhere else.

Much needed moisture, but let’s hope this is the last snow we see for several months! pic.twitter.com/9Os3OitWNU

— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) May 3, 2022

Troopers posted photos in the area Monday and stressed that drivers drove slowly and carefully.

Nothing like a May snow storm to start the week. Take off your cruise control. There have already been a lot of slide-offs. pic.twitter.com/cFn8itAS4P

— NSP Troop C (@NSP_TroopC) May 2, 2022

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