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Winter Storm Warning, Nebraska

Severe

Mainly of 4 to 7 inches of snow...overall-highest amounts north of Highway 92. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Friday, February 20, 2026.

Issued
Expires
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Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 7 inches

Map

Map of Nebraska with this warning The Winter Storm Warning covers Central City, St. Paul, Stromsburg. I-80Central CitySt. PaulLoup CityNEBRASKA20 mi I-80Central CitySt. PaulLoup CityNEBRASKA20 mi I-80Central CitySt. PaulNEBRASKA20 mi I-80Central CityNEBRASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations mainly between 4 and 7 inches...overall-highest amounts north of Highway 92. North-northwest winds sustained 15-25 MPH and gusts 20-35 MPH.
Where
Greeley, Nance, Valley, Howard, Merrick, Sherman, and Polk Counties.
When
Until midnight CST tonight.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility.
Additional details
Wind speeds will very slowly decrease through the late afternoon and evening, gradually lessening impacts from blowing snow.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 19, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 19, 2026
  3. Snow totals raised from 4 to 6 inches to 5 to 7 inches. Area expanded. February 19, 2026
  4. Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. February 18, 2026