After days in the 60s and 70s, winter is returning with our first significant snow event of the year. Check back here for the latest on the forecast, travel conditions, and closures.
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1:15 pm - Thundersnow has been reported in northwest Missouri. There is enough energy for a few rumbles of thunder, mostly over western Iowa.
12:45 pm - Meteorologist Joseph Meyer gives an update for the afternoon.
FORECAST
TIMING: Light snow begins around noon and increases in intensity through the afternoon. The heaviest snow will fall between 4 and 8 pm before winding down after 10 pm. Snow ends for the area by Friday morning.
AMOUNTS: The heaviest snow will be along/north of I-80, where 4-6" is possible, this includes the Omaha metro. Lesser amounts farther north & south of this band. The gradient will be tight, and 30 miles may be the difference between little snow & several inches.
IMPACTS: Expect issues for the Thursday PM commute as the heaviest snow falls. There will likely be issues for the Friday AM commute as well. With 30-40 mph winds, visibility may be impacted. This is a heavy, wet snow, meaning it will be difficult to shovel.
