... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Sunday afternoon...
* what... blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible.
Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Near whiteout conditions
could develop.
* Where... portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and
southwest and west central Iowa.
* When... heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon and evening, with
blowing snow possibly lingering into Sunday afternoon.
* Additional details... area roadways may become extremely
hazardous or impassable. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches and power outages.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued:
7:06 AM CST
Feb.
22,
2019
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National Weather Service