Lincoln, Nebraska Braces for Continued Winter Weather

Lincoln, Nebraska residents are continuing to navigate challenging winter conditions as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. On Friday, February 20, 2026. City crews are actively working to maintain roadways, and residents are advised to exercise caution while traveling.

Current Conditions and City Operations

As of 4:30 p.m. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Lincoln’s winter operations crews were plowing and applying granular salt pre-wet with brine to arterial, school, transit, and emergency snow routes. These efforts are aimed at addressing slushy to partially snow-covered streets across the city lincoln.ne.gov/snow.

Weather Forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lincoln, anticipating additional snow accumulation of up to 4 inches. Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions National Weather Service.

Record Warmth Earlier This Month

Despite the current winter weather, February 2026 has already seen a significant weather event. On February 9, 2026, Lincoln experienced a record high temperature of 76°F. This breaks the previous record of 68°F set in 1954 and marks the warmest temperature this early in the year in Lincoln’s 140-year climate record lincolnweather.unl.edu.

Daylight Hours Increasing

As February progresses, daylight hours are gradually increasing. On February 1, 2026, sunrise was at 7:36 a.m. And sunset at 5:44 p.m., providing 10 hours and 8 minutes of daylight. By February 28, 2026, sunrise will be at 7:01 a.m. And sunset at 6:16 p.m., extending daylight to 11 hours and 15 minutes lincolnweather.unl.edu.

Looking Ahead

The City of Lincoln expects to provide another winter operations update at 8 p.m. On Thursday, February 19, 2026. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about road conditions and plan travel accordingly. Continued monitoring of the National Weather Service forecasts is also recommended.