"Preparing for Extreme Winter Weather: Omaha Braces for Snowstorm and Dangerous Cold"

A winter storm and extreme cold are set to hit the Omaha area, with winter storm warnings in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday. Snow is expected to start falling after 6 p.m. Thursday, becoming more widespread overnight and heavy at times. Blowing snow and near-blizzard-like conditions are expected during the Friday morning commute, with wind chill values dipping 10-15 below zero. The majority of the area will see 4 to 7 inches of fluffy, powdery snow, with slightly higher totals possible just south of the Omaha metro. Extreme cold will persist for several days, with wind chill values remaining 25-40 below zero from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning, posing a risk of frostbite in as little as 5-10 minutes.