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WEATHER & TRAVEL LINKS
Some of the links take you to websites outside of NDOR control. NDOR is not responsible for their content.
DO NOT rely on any of this information as the sole basis for travel decisions. Before you travel in bad weather, check several resources to gather as much information as possible about the weather and road conditions. During inclement weather it is advisable that travel be delayed until highway maintenance activities have been performed. Always drive at speeds reasonable for the conditions of the highway.

Make Safe Travel Decisions
The Nebraska Department of Roads provides numerous resources to assist travelers.
You and you alone are responsible for making the final decision to travel during inclement weather.
The Nebraska Department of Roads is NOT responsible for the travel decisions YOU make,
or for situations that occur as a result of your travel decisions.

For 511 by Phone - Dial 511, or 800-906-9069 or scroll down the page for other state's by phone

Incident Specific NDOR Bulletins - when situations warrant them

Links to Radar Sites

Intellicast Radar - Once on this page, select the Region you want from the dropdown menu.

Interactive Radar - This is a good site. You can zoom in or out, and customize it, as well as drag the map around to see different parts of the state. It does NOT automatically refresh.

Road Conditions by State

Road Conditions in ANY State by Web

Or Nearby States by Phone:

NEBRASKA - Year Round

511 or 800-906-9069

TDD Users OUTSIDE NEBRASKA
 
call 1-800-833-7352 and provide the relay operators with the number you wish

TDD Users INSIDE NEBRASKA call 711
and provide the relay operators with the number you wish

Colorado
303-639-1111
Wyoming
888-996-7623
Kansas
511 or 866-511-5368
Iowa
511 or 800-288-1047
Missouri
800-222-6400
South Dakota
511 or 866-697-3511
Montana
511 or 800-226-7623
Oklahoma
888-425-2385
Minnesota
511 or 800-542-0220
Illinois
800-452-4368

 

Links to Current Weather Sites

Current Weather for Nebraska by Town/City
(Weather Underground - "at a glance" for many towns)

Current Weather for Nebraska by Town/City
(
Accu-weather - select the towns alphabetically)

The Weather Channel

Weather Sensor (RWIS) Data on Dynamic Map

Current National Weather Service Alerts for Nebraska

NOAA Weather Radio Streaming Audio

Current Severe Weather Alerts for USA

Interstate Related Weather Across USA

Links to Sites with US Temp & Wind Info

WINDS - Central Plains (From Meridian-updated hourly)
TEMPS - Central Plains (From Meridian-updated hourly)

General Info

Nebraska Mileage Chart (pdf)
Nebraska Speed Limits (pdf)
Nebraska Rest Areas (pdf)

NE Travel Maps, Guides & Related Info
(This will take you to a page with a variety of info)

Tire Chains

 
It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other condition tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. (Section 60-6,250)

Studded Snow Tire Use in Nebraska


Motorists may use studded snow tires in Nebraska from November 1 to April 1. School buses, emergency vehicles and mail carrier vehicles may use them any time during the year.

Click HERE for a list of Weather Alert Providers
These are companies that will call, e-mail and/or text message you
 when a Weather Alert pertains to your specific area, anywhere in the US.