A look at Lincoln area snowpack

Heavy snowfall since mid-January has bolstered Lincoln area snow packs and has led to renewed concerns about possible spring flooding, but the cold that has accompanied the snow may help mitigate the risk locally.

"Last year our snow had a lot more water in it because we were warmer," Lincoln Fire Chief Zach Muse said at the March 1 Government Day listening session. "This year, it's more of a dry,...