Weather Alerts - Winter Weather Advisory and Blizzard Warning from Wednesday Night, March 18th through Friday, March 20th, 2020.

Winter Weather Advisory and Blizzard Warning for Kimball and Kimball County Nebraska.

URGENT WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE:

MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW, WIND AND TRAVEL IMPACTS TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND NEBRASKA PANHANDLE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM THURSDAY.

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY.

* WHAT: For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE: Entire western Nebraska Panhandle including Harrison, Chadron, Alliance, Scottsbluff, Kimball and Sidney.

* WHEN: For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Conditions will be hazardous to livestock and newborn calves. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.