Saunders County Crews Prepare for Winter Storm

Officials urge drivers to stay off roads as crews work to clear snow and ice

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Street crews in Wahoo, Nebraska have been preparing snowplows and other equipment as a winter storm approaches the area. Officials are warning residents to avoid driving on the roads if possible, as stranded vehicles could impede emergency crews trying to respond to the storm. The Saunders County Emergency Manager echoed this sentiment, recalling a previous blizzard where law enforcement officers were forced to sleep in their vehicles on the highway.

Why it matters

Winter storms can create dangerous driving conditions and make it difficult for emergency responders to reach those in need. By urging residents to stay off the roads, officials hope to keep people safe and allow crews to efficiently clear the streets.

The details

Street superintendent Grant Wynn said Wahoo's crews have been preparing snowplows and other equipment to respond to the incoming winter storm. He warned that drivers who get stranded on the roads could impede the work of fire and EMS crews. Saunders County Emergency Manager Grant Anderson shared a similar message, recalling a previous blizzard where even law enforcement officers were forced to sleep in their vehicles on the highway.

  • The winter storm is approaching the Wahoo area on Thursday.

The players

Grant Wynn

The street superintendent in Wahoo, Nebraska who has been with the city for four years.

Grant Anderson

The former EMT who now serves as the Saunders County Emergency Manager.

Genoveva Prochaska

A Saunders County resident who said she was well prepared for the storm, having gone to the grocery store earlier in the day.

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What they’re saying

“If you get stranded on the highway, you're getting in the way of what fire and EMS could do for a rescue.”

— Grant Wynn, Street Superintendent (1011now.com)

“You need to be prepared to not make it to your destination.”

— Grant Anderson, Saunders County Emergency Manager (1011now.com)

What’s next

Officials will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates to residents as needed. Crews will work to clear the roads as quickly as possible once the storm passes.

The takeaway

This winter storm highlights the importance of heeding official warnings and staying off the roads during dangerous weather conditions. By doing so, residents can help keep themselves and emergency responders safe, while also allowing crews to efficiently clear the streets.