OGALLALA, Neb. — Road conditions rapidly deteriorated in western Nebraska as a rain-snow mix changed to snow across the Sandhills and northern portions of the state. The National Weather Service said occasional periods of heavy snow, mainly north of Highway 2, were causing hazardous travel with poor visibility and slick, slush-covered roads.
With roads becoming slick, multiple crashes were reported early Saturday afternoon on Interstate 80.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation reported a vehicle accident involving a semi-tractor-trailer at approximately 11:15 a.m. One lane was blocked between mile marker 89 and 92, 32 miles east of Sidney…