City trash pickups canceled; Offutt Air Force base and most schools closed
By 6 News staff reports
Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Closing notices continued into Thursday with several businesses and agencies announcing they wouldn’t be open because of the several inches of snow falling in the Omaha-metro.
Omaha Public Schools issued a notice Thursday afternoon that schools would be fully closed on Friday. They had canceled in-person classes on Thursday, having students attend remotely.
Several cities declared snow emergencies, and many city trash services were also issuing notices about delayed services. Omaha, Papillion, and Council Bluffs canceled trash pickup on Thursday, sharing collection plans for the coming days in their notices.
Papillion Sanitation is CLOSED today due to hazardous road conditions. All Thursday and Friday residential trash and...
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Due to the weather, trash and recycling collection is canceled today (2/16) for Council Bluffs residents on City waste...
Posted by City of Council Bluffs - Municipal Government onThursday, February 16, 2023
Additionally, Offutt Air Force Base officials announced Thursday morning that it would be closed for the day.
Due to continued inclement weather in the local area and with safety in mind, the 55th Wing Commander has decided to close the base for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Bellevue & Kenney (Flag) Gate will be closed during this time. If you are currently on the road, please be safe.
— OffuttAFB (@Offutt_AFB) February 16, 2023
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Several Omaha-metro school districts alerted staff and families Wednesday that Thursday classes would be conducted remotely or not at all due to approaching winter weather.
CLOSINGS: Check the latest updates
Omaha Public Schools declared a “remote learning day” for Thursday on Wednesday night, ahead of the winter storm approaching the Omaha-metro area expected to blanket the area with snowfall overnight.
Due to the inclement weather and timeline for clearing snow, Omaha Public Schools is canceling classes on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. There will be no remote learning for students.
— Omaha Public Schools (@OmahaPubSchool) February 16, 2023
The Teacher Administrative Center and Omaha Public Schools Foundation Kids Club will also be closed. pic.twitter.com/zI1H2Xmoat
Thursday afternoon, they canceled all classes for Friday — no remote learning.
Due to the winter storm warning, Omaha Public Schools is canceling in-person classes and school related activities for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. It will be a remote learning day for all OPS students. Omaha Public Schools Foundation Kids Club is also closed. pic.twitter.com/m2dFmHqOQW
— Omaha Public Schools (@OmahaPubSchool) February 15, 2023
Council Bluffs Community Schools along with St. Albert Catholic Schools will also be closed Thursday.
Bellevue Public Schools announced that they will close schools Thursday.
Due to the weather conditions that are forecast & the winter storm warning, BPS & @BPS_Lied will be closed on Thurs. 2/16/23 @BPSFNE Kids’ Time program will also be closed. Please be safe! #bpsne #TeamBPS #TooSlippeForRippe pic.twitter.com/BvwJUxaChe
— Bellevue Public Schools (@BellevueSchools) February 15, 2023
Westside Community Schools also called off classes for Thursday, including Club 66. Its Early Childhood Centers will also be closed. “All Thursday afternoon and evening activities are also canceled or will be rescheduled,” a Westside spokeswoman said in an email.
Please let it snow 3+ inches by 9:00 AM. PLEASE don’t let us blow our 3rd snow day call this year. Please come through one time. ☃️⛄️❄️❄️❄️⛄️☃️❄️❄️☃️⛄️ pic.twitter.com/97Zd0ZqAo1
— Mike Lucas (@Lucas4westside) February 16, 2023
Omaha Catholic Schools are also canceled Thursday.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools will also be closed Thursday.
Ralston Public Schools canceled classes as well as parent-teacher conferences that had been scheduled for elementary and middle schools. Lil’ and Tiny Rams programs will also be canceled for the day. “Individual schools will communicate with parents about providing parent-teacher conference options,” the RPS spokesman said in an email.
Elkhorn Public Schools were already scheduled to be out on Thursday and Friday.
Plattsmouth Community Schools has also canceled Thursday classes.
Good evening. Due to forecasted weather including a Winter Storm Warning that is in effect until 6:00 PM tomorrow, all...
Posted by Plattsmouth Community Schools onWednesday, February 15, 2023
Gretna Public Schools are also closed Thursday.
Blair Community Schools didn’t cancel classes, but did tweet Thursday morning that any students unable to attend — or arriving late — would not be counted as absent or tardy.
This is Blair Superintendent Randy Gilson. School is in session today; however,ifyou are unable to attend school, know we will forgive all tardies and absences. If you are planning to attend, please drive slow and be safe.
— Blair Schools (@BlairSchools) February 16, 2023
CITY BUSES
Omaha Metro planned to reroute buses to Snow Route Option A on Wednesday night, with snow detours in place for Thursday. Metro plans to follow those routes as well as one express route all day Thursday. Directions and other details can be found on the Metro website.
EPPLEY AIRFIELD
Also on Wednesday night, Omaha airport officials were advising travelers to check with their airlines for updates on any weather impacts to their Thursday flights.
⚠️OMA is under a Winter Storm Warning between 3:00pm this afternoon and 6:00pm Thursday. If you’re flying through OMA this evening or tomorrow, please check with your airline for the latest flight status. 🌨️
Posted by Eppley Airfield - OMA onWednesday, February 15, 2023
Snow is still falling, but Eppley Airfield remains open with flights arriving and departing. Please be sure to check with your airline for updates to your flight status. ❄️✈️ pic.twitter.com/ZVaUwH1O8s
— Eppley Airfield (@OMAairport) February 16, 2023
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