Storms, school disruptions, and shifting hazards across the metro

The Omaha metro is navigating a turbulent stretch of winter weather, from a record snowfall and a major winter storm to follow-up systems bringing more rain-to-snow chances. Heavy snow and bitter cold have closed schools, shifted many to online learning, disrupted businesses, delayed trash collection, and made morning travel hazardous. At the same time, residents are dealing with changing day-to-day risks, including dangerous sun glare during commutes and a fire weather watch with strong winds, underscoring how quickly conditions — and local routines — can change.