Chilly Thanksgiving- Winter Storm This Weekend
Friday: Fluffy blowing snow showers will begin in NE Nebraska Friday afternoon near lunchtime. A few flurries are possible through the Husker game, before wintry mix begins further south by the evening. NE Nebraska has the best chance for accumulating snow through Friday night.
Saturday: Saturday morning, the colder air will shift south making for a transition period from rain to snow. Freezing rain will lead to slick and icy spots along I-80. Ice accumulations up to a few hundredths along I-80 through Saturday afternoon. Rain will be likely in SE Nebraska before switching over to wet/thick snow by Saturday afternoon. With rain occurring, this means MOISTURE. As the colder air and gusty winds dives south, a few pockets of dry air could occur meaning snow accumulations will be hindered. Overall, most of us will see slick travel conditions Saturday. Winds will be gusty also, so reduced visibilities will be a concern for travelers. Best chance for high snow accumulations will be further north and east. Stay tuned for updates!
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For Friday, we may see a few flurries during the game and it will be blustery. A good ole fashioned late November Husker football game! Friday evening will be the best chance for light wintry mix.
A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect starting Friday evening-Saturday evening for NE Nebraska, including Omaha. Heavy snow, light icing possible with low visibilities due to blowing snow. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts as conditions could shift and change through Friday.
Here is a look at timing and placement through Saturday night:
Saturday morning and afternoon, freezing rain will lead to slick and icy spots along I-80. Ice accumulations up to a few hundredths along I-80 through Saturday afternoon.
Through Saturday, the best chance for 2-4″+ will be from Omaha and northeast into central Iowa. Depending on when and where the rain sets up Saturday morning, this could increase snow totals in SE Nebraska. Lincoln is on the edge of 2-3″ of snow. Wet/heavy snow will pile up rather quickly.
Winds will be gusting to around 35+ mph Saturday morning and afternoon. This will make for reduced visibilities and travel impacts as blizzard like conditions could occur.
Thanksgiving will be cold, dry and sunny. Friday evening through the weekend, rain/snow mix likely for northeast and eastern Nebraska. December starts cold with highs in the 20s and 30s with a few weaker systems late next week. The heaters will be glad to be back to keep us warm!
Meteorologist Houston Hall
