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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
348 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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348 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Slick roads this afternoon will deteriorate tonight due to a wintry
mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain or freezing drizzle. A change
over to all snow occurs from north to south late tonight into
Saturday.

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

Travel becoming very difficult to impossible in some areas on
Saturday due to some ice accumulation and considerable blowing and
drifting snow. If you have travel plans, consider delaying them.
Strong north winds Saturday afternoon into Saturday night with gusts
of 30-40 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will continue through
Saturday night, after the snow has ended. A Winter Storm Warning and
Winter Weather Advisory remain in effect from tonight into Saturday
night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected; however, any snow or ice reports
are appreciated.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
306 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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306 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 /206 PM MST Fri Nov 28 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for northern and north
central Nebraska tonight through Saturday morning. Areas along and
north of Highway 2 may see snow accumulations up to 4 inches,
locally higher.

Further south, freezing drizzle or light freezing rain is possible
late this evening into the early overnight hours, most notably along
and south of Highway 2. This may create some slippery and hazardous
travel conditions. Precipitation is expected to switch over to snow,
with accumulations up to 2 inches, after Midnight which may cover
some of the icy patches.


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

Additional light snow is likely Saturday morning, ending by mid-
afternoon. Strong northwesterly winds gusting up to 40 to 45 mph
will lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow. The combination of
slick roads and reduced visibility will again lead to difficult
travel conditions across much of the area before winds diminish
Saturday evening.

Sub-zero wind chills are likely each morning Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday.

Additional light snow is possible Sunday night across southwest
Nebraska. At this time, snowfall amounts are expected to be light.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
228 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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228 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Some light freezing rain or light freezing drizzle may develop
after midnight and result in some light glazing on surfaces.

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

A light mixture of precipitation early Saturday morning will
quickly turn to all snow, but snow accumulations will be less than
one inch.

Strong northwest winds gusting to 45 mph will develop in the late
morning and linger through the evening hours.

Wind chills will drop to the single digits above zero Saturday
night signaling the the coldest air of the season so far.

Another round of light snow will move across north central Kansas on
Monday morning and may bring a inch or two of fluffy snow
accumulations.

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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
   https://www.weather.gov/hastings

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
228 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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228 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight for areas
along and north of a Geneva to Holdrege to Gothenburg line.

A light mixture of precipitation, including freezing drizzle,
will impact the area tonight. Light ice accumulations and glazing
is possible through the evening hours, especially in the advisory
area. Later tonight, more steady precipitation will develop in
the form or some light snow, sleet or freezing rain with some snow
accumulations possible by dawn Saturday along and north of
Interstate 80.

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

A winter weather advisory is in effect for part of the area,
mainly north of a line from Geneva to Holdrege to Gothenburg until
3 PM Saturday.

Periods of snow, possibly starting as freezing rain near sunrise
along the Kansas border, will linger through midday with snow
amount ranging from a trace to about 3 inches. Locally higher
amounts are possible between York and Columbus, possibly in the
four inch range. Falling snow will end from west to east around
midday Saturday.

Strong winds late Saturday morning through the evening hours will
gust to 45 mph and cause some blowing and drifting snow for areas
that received 2 or more inches of new snow.

Wind chills will be around zero or slightly below zero Saturday
night and early Sunday.

Another round of light snow will move across parts of the area on
Monday morning and may bring a inch or so fluffy snow accumulations.

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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
   https://www.weather.gov/hastings

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
553 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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553 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Snow begins today and continues through Saturday. Expect disruptions
to travel. Expect reduced visibility and the potential for blowing
and drifting snow.

Areas south of I-90 toward the southern Missouri River Valley and US
Highway 20 are expected to see a light glaze of ice later today into
tonight.

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

Winter storm continues Saturday. Snowfall totals Friday through
Saturday of 5 to 12 inches expected, highest along and east of
Iowa/Minnesota State Highway 60 with locally higher amounts
possible.

Northerly wind gusts Saturday of 25-35 mph lead to blowing and
drifting snow. Expect reduced visibility. Travel will become
difficult if not impossible for some locations.

Much colder air moves in Sunday into early next week with wind
chills below zero at times.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
553 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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553 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, east
central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and southeast
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Snow begins today and continues through Saturday. Expect disruptions
to travel. Expect reduced visibility and the potential for blowing
and drifting snow.

Areas south of I-90 toward the southern Missouri River Valley and US
Highway 20 are expected to see a light glaze of ice later today into
tonight.

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

Winter storm continues Saturday. Snowfall totals Friday through
Saturday of 4 to 8 inches expected, highest across the James River
Valley and near I-29.

Northerly wind gusts Saturday of 30-35 mph lead to blowing and
drifting snow. Expect reduced visibility. Travel will become
difficult if not impossible for some locations.

Much colder air moves in Sunday into early next week with wind
chills below zero at times.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0504 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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0504 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

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

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cool and dry Thanksgiving today.

- Majority of Friday will be dry with a storm system arriving
  Friday night

- Chances for wintry precipitation have expanded. 4-7 inches of
  snow is possible across far NE MO (including the Kirksville
  area). A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for this area.
  Other areas could see 0.5-3 inches of snow.

- Some uncertainties remain with the potential for a shifting
  storm track, and a fine line between light snow and more
  notable accumulating snow, and chances for rain undercutting
  potential snow totals.

- Road travel impacts are likely late Friday through Saturday
  especially along I-35, US-36, and US-65.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area from later today
through Saturday night. Please refer to the National Weather
Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area from later today
through Saturday night. Please refer to the National Weather
Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

Bitter cold is expected early next week, with morning lows in the
single digits and feels like temperatures near to below zero,
especially in northern Iowa. Additional snow is possible Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snow reports are
always appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area from later
today through Saturday night. Please refer to the National
Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area from later
today through Saturday night. Please refer to the National
Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further
details.

Bitter cold is expected early next week, with morning lows in the
single digits and feels like temperatures near to below zero,
especially in northern Iowa. Additional snow is possible Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snow reports are
always appreciated.

$$

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