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What to know: Parts of Nebraska under winter weather advisory as wintry mix turns into snow

After storms blew through parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, bringing hail and heavy rain, other parts of the Cornhusker State were under a winter weather advisory that is set to last until noon on Saturday.

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After storms blew through parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, bringing hail and heavy rain, other parts of the Cornhusker State were under a winter weather advisory that is set to last until noon on Saturday.That is why Omaha’s News Leader has deemed Saturday an impact weather day. Interactive Radar: Track the severe weather wherever you are Rob McCartney captured Friday’s storm in Papillion: Winter weather potentialAs cold air pushes in behind our cold front, wintry mix is expected to change over to snow in northeast Nebraska. The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a winter weather advisory for Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Colfax and Platte Counties, Nebraska, until 12 p.m. Saturday. During this time, up to a dusting of snow is possible along with a light glaze of ice. Flash freeze conditions could also occur in areas with wet pavement overnight. Expect slick conditions and hazardous travel, especially on overpasses and bridges.Stay updated on the latest weather forecast by downloading the KETV mobile app.With a combined 50 years covering weather in Nebraska and Iowa, KETV NewsWatch 7 is Omaha’s Weather Leader. Led by Omaha’s Chief Meteorologist Bill Randby, the award-winning team of Sean Everson, Caitlin Harvey and Luke Vickery are focused on alerting you to upcoming severe weather and KETV’s exclusive live radar gives you a 3-minute advantage when storms strike.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

After storms blew through parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, bringing hail and heavy rain, other parts of the Cornhusker State were under a winter weather advisory that is set to last until noon on Saturday.

That is why Omaha’s News Leader has deemed Saturday an impact weather day.

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Rob McCartney captured Friday’s storm in Papillion:

Winter weather potential

As cold air pushes in behind our cold front, wintry mix is expected to change over to snow in northeast Nebraska.

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a winter weather advisory for Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Colfax and Platte Counties, Nebraska, until 12 p.m. Saturday.

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During this time, up to a dusting of snow is possible along with a light glaze of ice. Flash freeze conditions could also occur in areas with wet pavement overnight. Expect slick conditions and hazardous travel, especially on overpasses and bridges.

Stay updated on the latest weather forecast by downloading the KETV mobile app.

With a combined 50 years covering weather in Nebraska and Iowa, KETV NewsWatch 7 is Omaha’s Weather Leader. Led by Omaha’s Chief Meteorologist Bill Randby, the award-winning team of Sean Everson, Caitlin Harvey and Luke Vickery are focused on alerting you to upcoming severe weather and KETV’s exclusive live radar gives you a 3-minute advantage when storms strike.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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