Weather Alert - Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6pm this Evening.

Winter Storm Warning for Kimball and Kimball County Nebraska:

URGENT WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE:

The winter storm will continue to bring moderate to heavy accumulating snow at times, in southeast Wyoming and portions of the southern Nebraska Panhandle through this Afternoon.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING.

* WHAT: Moderate to heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Northeast winds up to 35 mph will create areas of drifting snow and some blowing snow.

* WHERE: Southern Nebraska Panhandle to include Scottsbluff, Kimball, Sidney. Southeast Wyoming plains to include Cheyenne, Torrington and Wheatland. Lower elevations west of the Laramie Range to include Muddy Gap, Rawlins, and Elk Mountain.

* WHEN: Until 6 PM Thursday Evening.

* IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult to impossible this evening through Friday morning. Plan on travel delays and snow covered roads. Strong winds creating drifting snow and poor visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.