The Nebraska Department of Roads is reporting that Interstate 80 will be opening in stages for Westbound travelers

Big Springs 2130 hours Ogallala 2145 hours North Platte 2200 hours all central times

All other District six highways are open

Highway 23 , from Holyoke to Nebr./Colorado State line is OPEN

PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

For more information dial 511 or visit http:

Travel is not recommended in portions of the Nebraska panhandle affected by the snow storm. Motorists are advised to keep updated on the latest weather and travel conditions. The state’s automated road and weather conditions information system can be accessed by dialing 511 from any landline or cellular phone. The system can also be accessed via the internet through the Nebraska State Patrol web site at www.nsp.state.ne.us click on “511 Traveler Information” in the Quick Links box. Travelers outside of Nebraska wanting to check weather and road conditions in our state can dial 1-800-906-9069.