Slick roads, high winds for Lincoln

Before you drive to work this morning, be sure to know what you're in for

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)- Before you drive to work this morning, we want to make sure you know what you’re in for.

Above, you can see that snow started falling around 2 a.m. Thursday morning in Lincoln. At 1 a.m., 20 city crews started putting granular salt, pre-wet with brine on arterial streets, school, and bus routes. They’ll be patrolling routes as long as they need to.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect until noon on Thursday. They said that winds up to 45 mph and 2 inches of snow are possible.

As for Lincoln, drivers should expect delays and slick spots on the road, so give yourself extra time before leaving the house today.

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Strong winds blowing snow is making the roads slick and reducing visibility. If you’re going to be out, #SlowDown & #DriveSafe. pic.twitter.com/W4gkoGdaQy

— NSP Trooper Cook (@NSPTrooperCook) February 4, 2021