Winter weather advisories issued for parts of Panhandle as snow,

Winter weather advisories are in effect for parts of the Nebraska Panhandle tonight into Thursday. Forecasters call for 3 to 6 inches of snow in Box Butte and Morrill counties, gusty winds and slick travel for the morning commute.

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.