Mallory Schnell
Meteorologist
Omaha
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Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Mallory joined the 6 News team most recently from Columbus, Georgia. Mallory served as the Weekend Morning and Weekend Evening Meteorologist at WTVM in Columbus from June 2016-2018.
Mallory earned her Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Western Kentucky University. During her time at WKU, Mallory spent a semester abroad in England and a summer storm chasing in the Great Plains. Post-grad, she also spent two weeks in Iceland studying climate change.
When she’s not forecasting the weather, Mallory enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising (she was a dancer for 12 years!), listening to live music, and spending time with her cat – Skye.
Above-normal highs stick around through the week, with plenty of sunshine on tap!
March is coming in like a lamb, rather than a lion, with unseasonably warm weather on the way this week!
Temperatures will drop into the mid-20s by early Monday morning.Plentiful sunshine returns for the first day of March, with seasonable high temperatures in the mid-40s.
A cold front with bring us the chance for scattered showers this evening through tonight. Clouds will decrease throughout the day, with strong NW winds will keep Sunday’s highs in the upper-30s and lower-40s.
Meteorological Spring begins March 1st and lasts through May 31st. The Climate Prediction Center’s 3-month outlook forecasts a warmer and drier Meteorological Spring for us.
Mostly sunny skies return Monday and Tuesday with warmer temperatures! Highs will top out in the low to mid-40s to start the workweek, warming us enough for plenty of melting.
Heavy snow showers are creating treacherous road conditions Sunday morning, prompting a First Alert Day.
Though the overall spring flood risk is NOT elevated, there is an above-normal risk for ice jam flooding – especially along the Platte River.
Tuesday morning brought Omaha the coldest temperatures the city has experienced in 25 years.
The core of the Arctic air is settling into the area Sunday, sending us to record cold territory Monday and Tuesday mornings.
The stretch of brutally cold temperatures continues this weekend and into the start of the workweek. Stay safe, stay warm, and check in on your neighbors during this Arctic blast!
We are currently in a long stretch of frigid temperatures, with the coldest air still yet to come. How does this current Arctic blast compare to those in the past?
Our First Alert weekend consisted of several rounds of snowfall and frigid temperatures. While we’ll see some breaks in the snow this week, the Arctic air is sticking around.
Two more rounds of snow arrive Sunday and Monday, triggering First Alert Days. Arctic air continues to settle into the region, sticking with us through the extended forecast.
A blast of Arctic air moves in beginning this weekend, bringing us the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Compared to average, it is very late in the season for Omaha's first below-zero low.
A Flood Advisory remains in effect for portions of Dodge County through 6 PM Wednesday.
We could start both Monday and Tuesday with low clouds and fog, before seeing more sunshine for the afternoon. Low-40s Wednesday, ahead of a cold front Thursday.
Winds could gust 35+ mph into early Sunday, before gradually decreasing through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay fairly steady throughout the day, in the upper-20s and lower-30s
An upstream ice jam along the Platte River has caused flooding downstream Saturday morning. Weather-wise, we’re starting the day with cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the mid-30s.
The latest forecast data this evening continues to shift the greater rain and snow amounts away from the Omaha area.
Today is a First Alert Day as a strong winter storm brings heavy snowfall to the region. The biggest snow of the season is winding down but will have a big impact well into Tuesday as it takes a while to clear!
Due to the threat for heavy snowfall and gusty winds, a First Alert Day is in effect Monday, January 25th.
Saturday is a First Alert Day with snow and drizzle moving in during the afternoon.
Looks like the Omaha Metro could see some blue sky to kick off the day, before clouds move back in for the afternoon. Highs will top out in the mid to upper-30s for Omaha, with slightly warmer temps west – slightly cooler east.
Winds will continue to weaken overnight as the winter storm moves away. Much quieter but chilly weather on the way for the weekend.
Winds will back off a bit this evening and tonight, with partly cloudy skies and lows back in the 20s. Outside of a few clouds during the morning hours, mostly sunny skies return Tuesday, with highs climbing into the upper-40s!
Clouds will gradually decrease overnight, with the chance for patchy fog. Temperatures look to drop into the mid-20s, but lows will depend on how quickly the clouds exit. More sunshine is on the way for the start of the workweek, with highs Monday topping out in the mid-40s!
Mostly cloudy skies will be tough to shake once again with highs around the freezing mark. The dreary pattern finally changes heading into the new workweek!
More clouds will move in Tuesday, but southerly winds should warm us back into the upper-30s near the 40° mark. After another day of melting, our next chance for snow showers moves in Wednesday!
Another chance for dense fog moves in Sunday night, with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect. This advisory will chip away from northwest to southeast throughout Monday morning.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through Noon Sunday, as pockets of very low visibility and slick spots are possible. We should see a bit more sunshine around Sunday afternoon, with SSW winds warming us into the lower-30s.
A First Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday, December 29th due to an impending winter storm. Major travel impacts are likely.
Mostly cloudy skies eventually break up overnight, with lows dropping into the teens. We’ll see more sunshine Monday with highs warming into the upper-20s and lower-30s.
We'll hold the chance for a light wintry mix Sunday morning. Mostly cloudy and windy otherwise with highs in the mid-30s.
A First Alert Day has been issued for Wednesday, December 23rd.
On the longest night of the year, the two largest planets in our solar system will appear within a tenth of a degree apart.
Winds start to crank up Monday, with highs flirting with the 50° mark. Mostly sunny skies are on tap, outside of a few clouds to the southwest of the Metro.
Partly cloudy skies will stick around Sunday, but we should warm back into the low to mid-40s! Expect more sunshine during the morning, with a few more clouds around for the afternoon and evening.
Winter weather alerts stretch from North Carolina to Maine, with the swath of greatest snowfall lining up through Pennsylvania, into southern New York and northern New Jersey.
Lows will likely drop into the low to mid-teens by early Monday morning. We’ll see some sunshine to kick off Monday, but clouds will increase by midday.
Clouds will decrease throughout the day Sunday, but the fresh snow will keep highs in the upper-20s and lower-30s. Mostly clear skies will allow temperatures to plummet into the low to mid-teens Sunday night!
Snow will continue to wind down Saturday morning, with our Alert Day expiring by midday.
By definition, a “White Christmas” means there is at least one inch of snow on the ground on December 25th.
Clouds will finally decrease for all of us overnight, with lows dropping into the mid to upper-20s. As winds will be fairly calm, and temperatures will be close to the dew points, we’ll have to watch for patchy fog/frost and slick spots into early Monday.
Clouds moving in from the north this morning will keep temperatures a few degrees colder today. A nice warming trend sets up for the workweek, with temperatures well above-average Monday through Thursday.
Clear skies will allow temperatures to drop into the upper-teens and lower-20s, with wind chills in the low to mid-teens early Monday. Plentiful sunshine will warm us back into the lower-40s by the afternoon, with calmer winds only 5 to 15 mph.
NNW winds could gust up to 40 mph throughout Sunday, making for a blustery second half of the weekend. Highs will only top out around the 40° mark, likely in the early afternoon.
These clouds will stick with us this evening before clearing out overnight. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper-20s with lighter winds 5 to 10 mph. Plentiful sunshine returns Friday, with very similar high temperatures in the mid to upper-40s.
Clear skies and calming winds will help plummet temperatures below freezing by midnight. Clouds will increase somewhat by sunrise, stalling our temperatures in the mid to upper-20s. Clouds will continue to increase Monday morning, with light rain showers moving in by midday!
Abundant sunshine returns with breezier northwest winds gusting 20 to 25 mph. Highs will warm into the upper-40s and lower-50s.