Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

Near-blizzard conditions shut down large stretches of I-80 in Wyoming Monday morning as a powerful spring snowstorm slams the region.

May 18, 2026Updated: May 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Hail hits Sidney and landspouts spotted near Wyoming-Nebraska border

Hail hits Sidney and landspouts spotted near Wyoming-Nebraska border

State

Southeast Nebraska faces threat of large hail and severe storms today

Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

Frahm Tabbed Top 3 Candidate for USA Softball Player of the Year

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project