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Omaha, Nebraska – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to take hold across Nebraska heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, wet snow, and slushy travel from Saturday through midweek. While no single high-impact winter storm is currently signaled, repeated rounds of precipitation could create cumulative impacts on highways, rural roads, and river systems statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Nebraska is favored for above-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures during the February 14–18 period. This setup weakens prolonged Arctic cold and shifts precipitation toward rain or mixed events, especially across eastern and central parts of the state…