Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast: Heavy snow and travel impacts Wednesday

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday is a 6 First Alert Weather Day because of snow that will likely cause significant impacts to the afternoon and evening drive... some morning travel impacts are also possible.

6FAWD — 6FAWD(wowt)

The snow begins to the S of the Metro between 5-8AM and spreads N into the Metro by 9 AM. Snow will last into early Thursday morning.

Snow chances — Snow chances(wowt)

Early in the day especially there will be the potential for a wintry mix/ice mainly S of I-80. Eventually all areas change to snow as temperatures drop. The afternoon and evening bring the heaviest snow and most of the accumulation with the heaviest snow expected between 3PM-6PM... Avoid travel especially during this time frame. Snow lightens in intensity after that with only lingering flurries by Thursday morning.

Drive forecast — Drive forecast(wowt)

The metro sees 4-7″ with up to 10″ to the N and NW! To the SE totals drop to 1-2″ but there is a higher likelihood for ice. All areas see the potential for rough travel conditions.

Snow forecast — Snow forecast(wowt)

Behind this storm we hang onto the cold! Highs fall to the 20s Thursday and stay there through the weekend.

5 day forecast — 5 day forecast(wowt)

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