OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha’s unusually mild winter is creating financial hardships for local snow removal contractors who depend on winter weather to sustain their businesses through the cold months.
- With only 6.5 inches of snow recorded so far this season, Omaha is nearly 11 inches below average for this time of year.
- Ryan Emmel, owner of Tiger Stripe Lawn Care, said 2026 has been particularly challenging for his business.
- Last year, we spoke to Cody Kanger who traveled to Kansas for work, but despite the revenue it generated, Kanger Lawns decided against traveling anywhere this winter due to the risks involved.
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Omaha’s unusually mild winter is creating financial hardships for local snow removal contractors who depend on winter weather to sustain their businesses through the cold months.
With only 6.5 inches of snow recorded so far this season, Omaha is nearly 11 inches below average, according to the KMTV weather team. The lack of precipitation has left contractors with expensive equipment sitting idle and bills continuing to pile up…