Update 4/10/19

North Platte Catholic Schools have been added to the growing list of area schools that will be closed on Thursday. Don’t forget to check out our Closings and Cancelations Page often for updates.

UPDATE:

The Nebraska State Patrol announced that Interstate 80 will not be closed at this time.  They say there may be more closure later this evening.

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The impending winter storm is prompting area school officials to cancel school for Thursday, and state officials to close Interstate 80.

With the National Weather Service forecasting 60 mph wind gusts and anywhere from eight to 24 inches of snow across our area, officials aren’t taking any chances.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 80 westbound will be closed at Ogallala at 4:00 p.m. CDT, on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, students at North Platte High School ended their day by hearing an announcement that school had been canceled for Thursday.

The Nebraska State Patrol is discouraging travel and is encouraging motorists that do have to travel to prepare a winter survival kit.

To view all area closings and cancellations, click HERE.