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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1003 PM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

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1003 PM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Snow is expected to continue across the region this evening, leaving
up to a dusting of snow. Be prepared for slick spots on surfaces.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
359 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

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359 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A wintry mix of precipitation is possible over parts of far
southwest Iowa late this afternoon and evening and this may
include light icing. Elsewhere, light snow is possible during this
timeframe, mainly west of Interstate 35.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
326 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

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326 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Light mixed precipitation is expected today into this evening. Areas
across south central South Dakota and the Missouri River Valley could
see up to a couple of hundredths of ice accumulation. Snowfall
amounts expected to remain below an inch. Slick conditions are
possible for both the Friday morning and evening commutes.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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