Periods of drizzle or light freezing drizzle are expected through 1 am. This could cause localized slick spots on untreated roads. Drivers are urged to use extra caution.
Forecast for Nemaha
Updated: 9:27 PM CST on December 22, 2009
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until noon CST Wednesday...
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon...
Rest of Tonight
Periods of light freezing drizzle or light freezing rain. New ice accumulation of less than one tenth of an inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Rain or light freezing rain. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Rain or light freezing rain in the evening... then light freezing rain or a chance of light sleet after midnight. Sleet accumulation around 1 inch. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Thursday
Windy. Snow and light freezing rain or light sleet likely in the morning...then snow in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Windy...colder...snow. Blowing snow. Light snow accumulations. Lows around 15. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Christmas Day
Windy...snow. Blowing snow. Light snow accumulations. Highs around 20. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Friday Night
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs around 17.
Saturday Night and Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows around 5. Highs in the lower 20s.
Sunday Night through Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows around 12. Highs in the mid 20s.
... Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until noon CST Wednesday... ... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon...
A Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until noon CST Wednesday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.
* Timing... the storm system is likely to produce several waves of precipitation. Freezing drizzle or freezing rain is expected through tonight. Freezing rain and rain are both possible Wednesday. Surface temperatures should be around or below freezing for at least part of the day Wednesday. Another round of precipitation is expected on Wednesday night. Precipitation could mix with sleet late Wednesday night. The last round is expected from Thursday into Friday... when freezing rain or sleet will change to snow. Snow may continue through Friday.
* Snow accumulations... snow accumulations up to near 6 inches are possible from this storm... mainly from Thursday into Friday.
* Ice accumulations... significant ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch are possible Wednesday before the freezing rain becomes all rain. More ice may occur Wednesday night.
* Winds... the wind will be increasing Thursday into Thursday night and continuing through Friday. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible during that time.
* Impacts... significant impacts to travel are possible from this storm system. Due to the combination of the strong winds and some ice accumulations... power outages will also be possible from the storm.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means that there is potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates.
A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.