Bands of snow showers spread southeast across the area driven by an upper level disturbance over South Dakota and some weak heating prior to the snow showers.  The snow only amounted to an inch or two over the area, but some earlier sunshine and temperatures near freezing had created warm roads surfaces. So when the snow started falling and temperatures fell through the 20s, the somewhat warm road surfaces and traffic had caused partial melting and then refreezing creating some very slick roads.  Many cars slid off of roads, especially on Interstate 80 from near the Platte River into Omaha and also on other roads and highways in the area.  In addition, northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph accompanied the snow and caused poor visibilities.  In the far northeast Nebraska counties the temperatures were a bit cooler when the snow started and thus the blowing and drifting was more severe and lasted longer than locations farther south.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 inch or so fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  This caused some vehicles to slide off the slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.

Winter Weather in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph which created poor visibilities and drifted some roads shut late on the 24th and on the 25th.

Winter Weather in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 inch or so fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  This caused some vehicles to slide off the slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds that increased to 30 to 50 mph on the 24th and continuing into the 25th.  This created poor visibilities, occasionally below 1/4 mile in open areas, and drifted some roads shut.

Winter Weather in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph which created poor visibilities and drifted some roads shut late on the 24th and on the 25th.

Winter Weather in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads. Interstate 80 in the Omaha area became slick as did many other roads.  Many vehicles slid off the road, including Interstate 80 near and southwest of the Gretna exit.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.

Winter Weather in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads. Many vehicles slid off the slick roads, including Interstate 80 in the northwest part of the county.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.

Winter Weather in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 inch or so fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  This caused some vehicles to slide off the slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads. Interstate 80 in the Omaha area became slick as did many other roads including the West Dodge Expressway.  Many vehicles slid off the road.  In addition the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.

Winter Weather in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 1 inch or so fell over much of the county but on roads and highways that were around freezing when it first started.  Thus the somewhat warm road surfaces combined with traffic and temperatures falling through the 20s to partially melt and then refreeze the snow causing very slick roads.  This caused some vehicles to slide off the slick roads.  In addition, the snow was accompanied by northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph which created poor visibilities.