Douglas County Government offices and District Court closed Monday, Jan. 6

January 5, 2025 5:03 pm

Updated: January 6, 2025 5:13 pm

Douglas County Government offices and District Court will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to weather-related safety concerns. Douglas County is under a Blizzard Warning until 9 p.m. today, Jan. 5. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory from midnight today, Jan. 5, until 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below are expected.

Contact: Karrey Britt, Communications and Media Coordinator, Media Contact Form

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