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Winter storm season reminds drivers to slow down

It's that time of year again to brush snow off your car and take precautions when driving around Nebraska roadways.

According to the Cheyenne, Wyo., National Weather Service Forecast Office, the entire Nebraska Panhandle was under a winter storm warning Tuesday. With winds gusting up to 35 mph, 8 to 10 inches of snowfall and low visibility, it was recommended to stay off the roads.

"People really just need to remember to slow down," said Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson. "Sometimes people get a false positive when they see truckers going fast, but the roads are going to be slick for the nex...

 

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