|UPDATE|
According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), gates are opening and Interstate 80 is reopening in the Panhandle.
“Take a slow and watch for slick spots,” a NSP Facebook post stated. “Thanks for your patience and thanks to Nebraska Department of Transportation and our tow partners for their works to clear things up.”
Gates are opening and I-80 is reopening in the Panhandle.
Take a slow and watch for slick spots.
Thanks for your patience and thanks to @NebraskaDOT and our tow partners for their works to clear things up. pic.twitter.com/qDUCbWB4Rr
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) May 2, 2022
BIG SPRINGS, Neb. — A spring-time blizzard is wreaking havoc on roadways from eastern Wyoming through parts of Nebraska today as it sweeps east.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, as of 10:30 Central Daylight Time, Interstate 80 is closed from the Wyoming line to Big Springs, Nebraska.
Officials say conditions are changing rapidly and advise anyone traveling along Interstate 80 to find a safe, alternate route around the storm or park.
Snow conditions are expected through late afternoon and into the evening hours.
For road conditions in this area, click here.
🚨🚨I-80 is now CLOSED from Wyoming to Big Springs due to the weather conditions and multiple crashes. I-76 into Colorado is open.
Please don’t attempt to travel in these conditions. Troopers are working with @NebraskaDOT to clear stranded vehicles now. pic.twitter.com/u3ADbHcvj1
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) May 2, 2022
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