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Omaha, Nebraska – A colder shift settling into the central Plains just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day could turn part of an active storm track into accumulating snow across eastern Nebraska and much of Iowa between March 11 and March 17.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, both Nebraska and Iowa fall within a 40-50% probability zone for above-normal precipitation during the 8-14 day period. At the same time, temperatures trend near to below normal across northern and eastern Nebraska and much of Iowa. That overlap increases the likelihood that stronger systems produce measurable snowfall, especially during overnight and early morning hours…