Omaha Reels as Winter Storm Knocks Out Power, Shuts Schools
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-17T06:03:02.026Z
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More than 25,000 Omaha residents were without power Monday and Omaha Public Schools were closed as a major winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to Omaha and Douglas County from Sunday night...
More than 25,000 Omaha residents were without power Monday and Omaha Public Schools were closed as a major winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to Omaha and Douglas County from Sunday night into Monday, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The combination of snow and strong winds created hazardous conditions, disrupting daily life across the region.
Emergency services responded to numerous vehicle accidents on icy roads, the Omaha World-Herald reported. A multi-car pileup on I-80 near
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