Omaha may have a white Christmas after all. Although it has been a wet evening in the Omaha area and much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, that is expected to change overnight as temperatures drop and snow and freezing precipitation mix in. The temperatures are expected to start getting closer to freezing, triggering a winter weather advisory in the Omaha metro area.
Blizzard warnings have also been issued in central Nebraska, making travel a no-go for the area. The weather advisory and snowfall are expected to create difficult travel conditions, especially west of the metro.
According to Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey, rain will transition to a wintry mix overnight, likely leading to minor ice accumulation on the roads. The snow is expected to transition in on Christmas morning, with blowing snow forecasted.
It is advised to track the weather using interactive radar for up-to-the-minute updates on road conditions, crashes, delays, and construction. This will be especially important for travelers during the holiday season.
Overall, it is shaping up to be a white Christmas in the Omaha area, with snowfall expected and potential difficult travel conditions.