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Groundhog Day snowstorm closes portion of I-80

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A Groundhog Day snowstorm closed a portion of Interstate 80 from Lincoln to North Platte, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.  

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State transportation officials ask travelers not to travel unless absolutely necessary. 

"Travel remains difficult and is strongly discouraged due to drifting and severely reduced visibility," the NDOR said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

You can check road conditions here and get real-time traffic alerts by following @OmaTrafficAlert on Twitter.

Motorists can also call 511 for the Nebraska Advanced Traveler Information System.