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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS North Platte, NE

February 22, 201719 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Feb 22, 2017, 1:14 PM MST for 19 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Feb 22, 2017, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 36 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2017, 1:14 PM MST (20:14 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 24, 2017, 11:16 AM MST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Arthur County, NE, Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Garden County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Grant County, NE, Holt County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Rock County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 23, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.11 W Valentine, NE
Feb 23, 7:42 AM MSTSNOW 51 Ne Kilgore, NE
Feb 23, 8:50 AM MSTSNOW 46 N Gordon, NE
Feb 23, 9:25 AM MSTSNOW 4Ellsworth, NE
Feb 23, 9:35 AM MSTSNOW 417 Sse Merriman, NE
Feb 23, 10:00 AM MSTSNOW 5Gordon, NEVIA SOCIAL MEDIA
Feb 23, 10:25 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.31 W Valentine, NEHOURLY RATES AS HIGH AS 2.8 IN.
Feb 23, 11:15 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 9Crookston, NEVIA SOCIAL MEDIA
Feb 23, 12:27 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 11.31 W Valentine, NE10 HOUR TOTAL
Feb 23, 1:31 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 2.510 Ne Oshkosh, NE
Feb 23, 1:31 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 10Valentine, NE11 HOUR TOTAL
Feb 23, 2:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Newport, NE
Feb 23, 2:51 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 1.5Purdum, NE
Feb 23, 2:51 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 3Mullen, NE
Feb 23, 2:55 PM MSTSNOW 0.55 W Stapleton, NE
Feb 23, 2:55 PM MSTSNOW 0.5Oneill, NE
Feb 23, 2:55 PM MSTSNOW 1Oshkosh, NE
Feb 23, 2:55 PM MSTSNOW 2.55 Sse Spencer, NE
Feb 23, 2:55 PM MSTSNOW 10Valentine, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 0.52 Se Anselmo, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 0.52 W Amelia, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 33 Sw Atkinson, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 3Arthur, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 3Bassett, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 4Ainsworth, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 4Crescent Lake Nwr, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 4Valentine, NETAKEN AT VALENTINE NWR
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 4.5Butte, NE
Feb 23, 2:59 PM MSTSNOW 66 N Gordon, NE
Feb 23, 3:07 PM MSTSNOW 3Lisco, NE
Feb 23, 3:07 PM MSTSNOW 5Lynch, NE
Feb 23, 3:07 PM MSTSNOW 61 Ne Kilgore, NE
Feb 23, 3:10 PM MSTSNOW 11.5Valentine, NEREPORT FROM TWITTER
Feb 23, 3:19 PM MSTSNOW 4.5Ellsworth, NEBLOWING AND DRIFTING
Feb 23, 5:00 PM MSTSNOW 2.5Burwell, NESTORM TOTAL OF 2.5 INCHES AS OF 6PM CST.
Feb 23, 5:00 PM MSTSNOW 4.2Bassett, NE
Feb 23, 5:15 PM MSTSNOW 5Gross, NE
Feb 23, 5:15 PM MSTSNOW 5Gross, NE
Feb 23, 6:15 PM MSTSNOW 5.510 Ne Oshkosh, NE
Feb 23, 8:00 PM MSTSNOW 4.5Lisco, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 9 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Lynch, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 9 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 101 Ne Kilgore, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 9 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:15 PM MSTSNOW 55 Sse Spencer, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 915 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6Newport, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 915 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7Mullen, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 915 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:17 PM MSTSNOW 13W Valentine, NE13.0 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 9PM CST. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 8:17 PM MSTSNOW 13.51 W Valentine, NE13.5 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 9PM CST. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 8:30 PM MSTSNOW 5Oneill, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 930 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:30 PM MSTSNOW 5.5Taylor, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 930 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:30 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.5Ainsworth, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 930 PM CST
Feb 23, 8:33 PM MSTSNOW 22 W Amelia, NEA TOTAL OF 2.0 INCHES OF BLOWING SNOW AS OF 9PM CST.
Feb 23, 8:33 PM MSTSNOW 32 Se Amelia, NE3.0 INCHES OF BLOWING SNOW AS OF 9PM CST.
Feb 23, 8:40 PM MSTSNOW 41 S Bartlett, NESTORM TOTAL OF 4.0 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 9PM CST.
Feb 23, 8:40 PM MSTSNOW 5Arthur, NEAS OF 9PM CST 5.0 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE GROUND.
Feb 23, 8:40 PM MSTSNOW 63 Sw Atkinson, NEAS OF 9PM CST SNOWFALL AMOUNT OF 6.0 INCHES.
Feb 23, 8:50 PM MSTSNOW 6Bassett, NESTORM TOTAL OF 6.0 INCHES AS OF 9PM CST.
Feb 23, 9:09 PM MSTSNOW 38 Wnw Ericson, NEESTIMATED 3.0 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AS OF 9PM CST.
Feb 23, 9:09 PM MSTSNOW 6Butte, NEESTIMATED 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
Feb 23, 9:30 PM MSTSNOW 5Brewster, NEBLAINE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT REPORTED AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF 5 INCHES POSSIBLE UP TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 1030PM CST. ROADS ARE SLICK AND SNOW COVERED WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
Feb 23, 9:30 PM MSTSNOW 7.56 N Gordon, NEESTIMATED 7 TO 7.5 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 10PM CST. SNOW IS BLOWING AND DRIFTING.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 107 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-02-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-02-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -215 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2478 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-215 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-194 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

794 
WWUS43 KLBF 222014
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
214 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017

...Winter storm late tonight through Friday afternoon...

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>037-231800-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, and Stapleton
214 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /114 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 6 AM CST 
/5 AM MST/ Thursday to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. The Winter 
Storm Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing...Expect snow to develop around 9 AM Thursday and then 
  diminish around 6 PM Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and midnight
  Thursday, generally north of Highway 2. 

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected with
  higher amounts to the north of Highway 2.

* Look for significant reductions in visibility at times with near
  blizzard conditions Thursday night into Friday.

* North winds 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday and
  increasing through the day on Friday.

* Impacts...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers
  should take precautions to protect young livestock.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-231800-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.170223T0600Z-170225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T0600Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
214 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /114 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from midnight 
CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. The Winter 
Storm Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing...Expect snow to develop through the early morning hours
  on Thursday and then slowly diminish through the day on Friday.

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between between noon and
  midnight Thursday.

* Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected.

* North winds 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday and
  increasing through the day on Friday.

* Look for significant reductions in visibility, with blowing and
  drifting snow.

* Impacts....Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers
  should take precautions to protect young livestock.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ038-056>059-231800-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, and North Platte
214 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /114 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from noon CST /11 
AM MST/ Thursday to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

* Timing...Expect snow to develop around noon Thursday and then 
  diminish around 6 PM Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 6 PM Thursday 
  and midnight Friday. 

* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally heavier 
  amounts possible. 

* North winds 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday and 
  increasing through the day on Friday. 

* Look for significant reductions in visibility, with blowing and
  drifting snow at times.

* Impacts...Plan on difficult driving conditions. Ranchers
  should take precautions to protect young livestock.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Power/Taylor
7 follow-up statements
769 
WWUS43 KLBF 230208
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
808 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017

...Winter Storm On Track For The Area...

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>037-231600-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, and Stapleton
808 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /708 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* Expect snow to develop Thursday morning and then diminish later
  Friday afternoon. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur late Thursday afternoon
  and evening. 

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected. The
  heaviest amounts will be along the Highway 20 corridor west of
  Ainsworth.   

* Expect significant reductions in visibility. Near blizzard 
  conditions could develop Thursday night into Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 30 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers should
  take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-231600-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T0600Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
808 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /708 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* Expect snow to develop early Thursday morning then diminish
  by midday Friday.

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur Thursday afternoon and
  evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected.

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow.

* Expect significant reductions in visibility.

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers should 
  take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ038-056>059-231600-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, and North Platte
808 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2017 /708 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* Expect snow to develop around midday Thursday and then diminish
  by late Friday afternoon.

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur Thursday evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally heavier 
  amounts possible. 

* North winds of 15 to 30 mph with higher gusts will cause areas
  of blowing and drifting snow.  

* Look for significant reductions in visibility.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. Ranchers should take 
  precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Taylor/Townsend
626 
WWUS43 KLBF 230916 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
316 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>037-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, and Stapleton
316 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /216 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and 
  this evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected. The 
  heaviest amounts will be along the Highway 20 corridor west of 
  Ainsworth. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard conditions
  could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible...especially
  tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young 
  livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
316 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /216 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and
  this evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected.

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard conditions
  could develop in open areas tonight and Friday.

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers should 
  take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ038-056>059-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, and North Platte
316 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /216 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from noon CST /11 AM
MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally heavier 
  amounts possible. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/2 mile in snow and locally 1/4 mile in periods of
  heavy snow.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. Ranchers should take 
  precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
899 
WWUS43 KLBF 230923 AAB
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Winter Weather Conditions Today through Friday...

NEZ038-232330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Winter
Storm Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST
Friday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur tonight
  evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected with the
  heaviest amounts north.

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard conditions  
  could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause   
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible...especially 
  tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young 
  livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>037-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, and Stapleton
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /223 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and 
  this evening. 

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected. The 
  heaviest amounts will be along the Highway 20 corridor west of 
  Ainsworth. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard 
  conditions could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible...especially 
  tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young 
  livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /223 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and 
  this evening. 

* Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected.

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard 
  conditions could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers should 
  take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ056>059-232330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, and North Platte
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /223 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from noon CST /11 AM
MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally heavier 
  amounts possible. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/2 mile in snow and locally 1/4 mile in periods of 
  heavy snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. Ranchers should take 
  precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
715 
WWUS43 KLBF 230926 CCA 
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
326 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Winter Weather Conditions Today through Friday...

NEZ038-232130-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
/O.COR.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
326 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Winter
Storm Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST
Friday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur tonight.

* Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected with the
  heaviest amounts north.

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard conditions  
  could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause   
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible...especially 
  tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young 
  livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>037-232130-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.170223T1200Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, and Stapleton
326 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /226 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and 
  this evening. 

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected. The 
  heaviest amounts will be along the Highway 20 corridor west of 
  Ainsworth. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard 
  conditions could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible...especially 
  tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young 
  livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-232130-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
326 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /226 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ Friday. 

* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and 
  this evening. 

* Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected.

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally...blizzard 
  conditions could develop in open areas tonight and Friday. 

* Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Ranchers should 
  take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ056>059-232130-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, and North Platte
326 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /226 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from noon CST /11 AM
MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this evening.

* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally heavier 
  amounts possible. 

* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow. 

* Visibility 1/2 mile in snow and locally 1/4 mile in periods of 
  heavy snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. Ranchers should take 
  precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
655 
WWUS43 KLBF 232224
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
424 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Winter Storm Warning for Western Nebraska Tonight through 
   Friday...

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>038-241630-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Stapleton, and Broken Bow
424 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /324 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
MST/ Friday. 

* Timing...Expect snow to continue...diminishing Friday afternoon.

* The heaviest snowfall will be from 6pm to tonight to 6 AM 
  Friday.

* Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. 

* Winds / Visibilities...Strong northeast winds will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing visibilities to a quarter of
  a mile at times. 

* Impacts...Travel will be very difficult to impossible tonight. 
  Ranchers should take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-241630-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
424 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /324 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
MST/ Friday. 

* Timing...Expect snow to continue...diminishing through the
  afternoon on Friday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 6 PM this evening
  and 6 AM Friday. 

* Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. 

*  Winds / Visibilities...Strong northeast winds will cause areas
   of blowing and drifting snow reducing visibilities to a 
   quarter of a mile at times. 

* Impacts...Travel will be very difficult to impossible tonight. 
  Ranchers should take precautions to protect young livestock. 

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ056>059-241630-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, and North Platte
424 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /324 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
MST/ Friday. 

* Timing...Expect snow to continue...diminishing Friday afternoon.

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 6 PM this evening
  and 6 AM Friday. 

* Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches are expected.

* Impacts...Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

power
958 
WWUS43 KLBF 240949 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
349 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

NEZ005>010-022>029-035>038-250000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Stapleton, and Broken Bow
349 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 /249 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ this evening. 

* Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* North winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph this morning will produce
  significant drifting with visibility falling below 1/4 mile in
  spots. Winds will diminish this afternoon.

* Travel will remain hazardous this morning. Ice and snow covered roads
  will be widespread. Heavy drifting will cause road closures in 
  some areas...especially unimproved rural sand roads.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-094-250000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
349 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 /249 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ this evening. 

* Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less.

* North winds gusting to 25 mph this morning will produce
  significant drifting with visibility falling to 1/4 mile in 
  spots. Winds will diminish this afternoon.

* Travel will remain hazardous this morning. Ice and snow covered roads
  will be widespread. Heavy drifting will cause road closures in 
  some areas...especially unimproved rural sand roads.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ056>059-250000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, and North Platte
349 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 /249 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ this evening. 

* Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. Roadways will be ice and
  snow covered.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
817 
WWUS43 KLBF 241816
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1216 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...Snow has ended across western Nebraska...

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-094-241930-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview,
Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, 
Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
1216 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 /1116 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
Winter Storm Warning. 

Snow has ended across western Nebraska and the winter storm
warning is cancelled. 

$$

NEZ056>059-241930-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, and North Platte
1216 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 /1116 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
Winter Weather Advisory. 

Snow has ended across western Nebraska and the winter storm
warning is cancelled.

$$
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The office that day

Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 22, 1:14 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFCuster, Deuel, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins46 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Nebraska, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.