Top Headlines:
- Snow has ended across Omaha as of 2 pm.
- Most roads across Nebraska and Iowa are snow-covered, making travel difficult
- Many events this weekend have been cancelled or postponed
Snow Totals: Most neighborhoods in the Omaha metro saw around 4", give or take a bit. Highest totals were over western Iowa, where Carroll recieved 9.5" of snow! Your neighborhood may vary a bit.
City of Omaha Update as of 11:24 a.m. Sunday: A spokesperson from the City of Omaha released this update:
"Our first major snowfall of the season is done. The City of Omaha's Public Works Department declared the end of snow operations of major roads occurred at 12 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30. This means property owners have until 12 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, to clear sidewalks, under a city ordinance that requires this 24-hour window. As a reminder, cleared snow should go on private property, not into roadways or other property."
City of Lincoln gives update as of 8 p.m. Saturday: The City of Lincoln says "crews will continue clearing snow and ice pack overnight and treating streets with granular salt pre-wet with brine." A Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect until 11:59 p.m. Saturday night.
OPD gives update as of 4 p.m. Saturday: The Omaha Police Department says officers have responded to roughly 125 crashes dispatched by Douglas County 911 for OPD's coverage area since 9 pm last night. An increase of 50 since their last update midday Saturday.
Metro Transit Update: All Metro Transit services will END at 8 pm Saturday. Metro Services will start up late on Sunday, at 7:30 am. Certain buses will use snow routes; check this website for a detailed route guide.
La Vista Concert Postponed: The Mammoth Concert at "The Astro" in La Vista has been postponed until July 18, 2026. Those with tickets have received an email with further details.
Eppley Airfield is open, but check for delays: Officials at Eppley gave an update on canceled flights as of midday Saturday. As of early this afternoon, 5 arrivals and 14 departures have been canceled by the airlines today due to the weather. That’s approximately 12% of Saturday’s airline flights. Airport officials are reminding travelers to check with their airline for the flight status before heading to the airport, and give themselves extra time, arriving at least 2 hours prior to departure. You can check arrivals and departures at FLYOMA.com
OPD gives crash update as of midday Saturday: The Omaha Police Department says officers have responded to roughly 75 crashes dispatched by Douglas County 911 for OPD's coverage area since 9 pm last night.
Here are some tips OPD posted to social media:
Here are a few snow-day safety tips to keep things merry, not messy:
🚗 Slow down — Snowflakes may fall gracefully, but your car won’t.
🧊 Increase your following distance — Sliding into someone’s bumper is not the winter activity anyone planned.
🪟 Clear ALL your windows — Driving through a tiny frost-free peephole is not a skill we need to test.
🛞 Easy on the brakes and gas — Smooth and steady keeps you out of the ditch.
💡 Headlights on — If you can’t see well, neither can anyone else.
📱 Stay alert — Snow is distracting enough; keep phones down and eyes up.
OPD is encouraging those out enjoying the holiday shopping season to slow down and be incredibly careful out on the roads today.
Omaha Police officers are out taking 911 calls and assisting drivers when able, including vehicles that become stuck or need help due to the weather.
Iowa State Patrol crash update as of midday on X
City of Omaha officials give update on snow removal progress: "So far, we are fully staffed, and snow removal is going according to plan. Crews will keep major roads open while snow continues to fall. We anticipate intensity falling off this afternoon, at which time we'll start looking to move into secondary routes. Contractors started residential removal at 9 a.m."
City of Lincoln gives update as of 2:15 p.m. Saturday: The city says winter operations are continuing to plow streets. It also cautioned drivers to drive with caution due to slush and slick spots on the roads.
Winter Wonderland kick-off in Papillion canceled for Saturday night
La Vista Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting Postponed To Sunday, Dec. 7th: The City of La Vista says the sleigh ride will begin at 1 p.m. Santa's workshop will open at 4 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m.
Find more information on the city's Facebook page.
Major delays on I-80 at Hwy 370 Exit ***(THIS HAS BEEN CLEARED) ***: Traffic delays on I-80 at the Hwy 370 for a jackknifed semi. Check Nebraska 511 for the latest updates.
Omaha Trash Collections Delayed: Omaha Public Works has announced a revised waste collection schedule due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and subsequent landfill closing due to weather. The Friday service area, which was previously rescheduled for Saturday, will now be collected on Monday.
This change impacts all garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections for the week of November 30th. All routes will be delayed by one day, as follows:
- Monday's collection moves to Tuesday
- Tuesday's collection moves to Wednesday
- Wednesday's collection moves to Thursday
- Thursday's collection moves to Friday
- Friday's collection moves to Saturday
Residents are asked to make sure that carts are set out by 6:00 AM on the rescheduled day of collection and to clear the snow from around them to ensure collection.
Closings and Delays: The winter storm is causing a number of closings or delays for events or services around the metro. You can find more on the impacts here: KMTV closings/delays list
Holiday Lights Festival's Lighting Ceremony Postponed: Holiday Lights Festival's Lighting Ceremony, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, with music at 5:00 p.m. and ceremony at 6:00 p.m. has been postponed until Sunday, Nov. 30, in the interest of public safety.
New schedule:
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Music at 5:00 p.m. | Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Gene Leahy Mall Performance Pavilion at The RiverFront
Forecast: The snow has ended for the Omaha metro as of 2 pm, and it will end over western Iowa by 5 pm at the latest. It gets cold overnight, with lots falling into the low 10s. The frigid air will stick around for Sunday.
