Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Hastings, NE
NWS Hastings, NE issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2018, 3:52 AM CST for 23 counties in Nebraska; Phillips County, Rooks County, Smith County, Kansas. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 27 hr. 26 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
- Jan 21, 2018, 3:52 AM CST (09:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 21, 2018, 3:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hastings, NE
All 26 counties
Phillips County, KS, Rooks County, KS, Smith County, KS, Adams County, NE, Buffalo County, NE, Clay County, NE, Dawson County, NE, Fillmore County, NE, Franklin County, NE, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Greeley County, NE, Hall County, NE, Hamilton County, NE, Harlan County, NE, Howard County, NE, Kearney County, NE, Merrick County, NE, Nance County, NE, Nuckolls County, NE, Phelps County, NE, Polk County, NE, Sherman County, NE, Valley County, NE, Webster County, NE, York County, NE
The radar
The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:53 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 5:03 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10.5 | Osceola, NE | STORM TOTAL SNOW, BUT A FEW FLURRIES STILL FALLING. |
| Jan 22, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Grand Island Airport, NE | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 6 AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Ene Kearney, NE | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7 AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Wnw Logan, KS | |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Osceola, NE | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7 AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.6 | Ravenna, NE | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7 AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Wilsonville, NE | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7 AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.3 | 4 Ene Zurich, KS | SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7 AM FROM COOPERATIVE OBSERVER LOCATED 4 WNW OF PLAINVILLE. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Loup City, NE | THIS WAS NOT LIKELY A STORM TOTAL...ONLY THROUGH 7AM. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | Greeley, NE | |
| Jan 22, 7:26 AM CST | SNOW 3.6 | Ravenna, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 E Cambridge, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 8 S Elwood, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Cozad, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.7 | 3 Ne Shelby, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 2w Arcadia, NE | SNOWFALL TOTAL AS OF 8 AM. |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | Ord, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 12.6 | Saint Paul, NE | |
| Jan 22, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.1 | Miller, NE | |
| Jan 22, 9:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 3 Sw Willow Island, NE | |
| Jan 22, 10:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Osceola, NE | SNOWFALL TOTAL AS OF 10 AM. |
| Jan 22, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 2.7 | Nws Hastings Office, NE | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL THROUGH NOON IS 2.7 INCHES. |
| Jan 22, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.6 | 2 Ene Kearney, NE | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 22, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Grand Island Airport, NE | OFFICIAL OBSERVATION. 6 HOUR SNOWFALL ENDING AT NOON WAS 4.0 INCHES. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR IS 6.0 INCHES. |
| Jan 22, 3:30 PM CST | SNOW 3.6 | Nws Hastings Office, NE | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF 3:30 PM. |
| Jan 22, 6:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.4 | Grand Island Airport, NE | OFFICIAL STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL FOR GRAND ISLAND. LIQUID EQUIVALENT OF 0.86. |
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 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 169 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1165 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 420 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
645 WWUS43 KGID 210952 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 352 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Significant Winter Storm Expected This Evening Into Monday... .The first widespread significant snowstorm of the winter will begin later this afternoon and really ramp up as we head into tonight and Monday morning. Blizzard conditions are expected across portions of south central Nebraska into northwestern Kansas. Some areas could measure more than a foot of snow that will be accompanied by north winds of 30 mph gusting to around 45 mph. NEZ039>041-046>048-060>062-072>074-082-083-211800- /O.UPG.KGID.WS.W.0001.180121T1800Z-180122T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.BZ.W.0001.180121T2100Z-180122T2100Z/ Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall- Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Furnas-Harlan- Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, and Orleans 352 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Many roads especially in rural areas may become impassible by late Sunday night into Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska along and northwest of a Central City...Minden...Alma line. * WHEN...Snow will begin to expand across the area during the mid to late afternoon hours and will be heaviest tonight into Monday morning. The wind will gradually increase through the afternoon and evening with the strongest winds expected by late this evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds sustained at around 30 mph gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ005-NEZ049-063-075-084-211800- /O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180121T2100Z-180122T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.BZ.W.0001.180121T2100Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Polk-Hamilton-Adams-Franklin- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Aurora, Hastings, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 352 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Many roads especially in rural areas may become impassible by late Sunday night into Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...In Kansas, Phillips County. In Nebraska, Polk, Hamilton, Adams and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Snow will begin to expand across the area during the mid to late afternoon hours and will be heaviest tonight into Monday morning. The wind will gradually increase through the afternoon and evening with the strongest winds expected by late this evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds sustained at around 30 mph gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-211800- /O.EXB.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 352 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening through 3 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ KSZ006-017-NEZ064-076-077-085-086-211800- /O.EXT.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Smith-Rooks-York-Clay-Fillmore-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, York, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 352 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions and very poor visibility with near white out conditions at times, especially late tonight into Monday. The morning commute on Monday will likely be very difficult. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening through 3 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Wesely
10 follow-up statements
049 WWUS43 KGID 211752 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1152 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Significant Winter Storm Expected This Evening Into Monday... .The first widespread significant snowstorm of the winter will begin later this afternoon and really ramp up as we head into tonight and Monday morning. Blizzard conditions are expected across portions of south central Nebraska into northwestern Kansas. Some areas could measure more than a foot of snow that will be accompanied by north winds of 30 mph gusting to around 45 mph. KSZ005-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>063-072>075-082>084-220200- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.180121T2100Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson- Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Furnas-Harlan- Franklin- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 1152 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. he visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Snow will begin to expand across the area during the mid to late afternoon hours and will be heaviest tonight into Monday morning. The wind will gradually increase through the afternoon and evening with the strongest winds expected by late this evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ006-007-017>019-NEZ064-076-077-085>087-220200- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-York-Clay-Fillmore-Webster- Nuckolls-Thayer- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, York, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler 1152 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Heinlein
854 WWUS43 KGID 212027 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 227 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Significant Winter Storm Expected This Evening Into Monday... .The first widespread significant snowstorm of the winter will really ramp up tonight. Blizzard conditions are expected across portions of south central Nebraska into northwestern and north central Kansas. Some areas could measure more than a foot of snow that will be accompanied by north winds of 30 mph gusting to around 45 mph. KSZ006-017-NEZ064-076-077-085-086-220430- /O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KGID.BZ.W.0001.180121T2100Z-180122T2100Z/ Smith-Rooks-York-Clay-Fillmore-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, York, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 227 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially after midnight and into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. Blizzard conditions will hold off until after midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ005-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>063-072>075-082>084-220430- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.180121T2100Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson- Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Furnas-Harlan- Franklin- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 227 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 17 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially after midnight and into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. Blizzard conditions will develop west to east, mainly after 9 pm for locations west of Highway 281, but blizzard conditions will hold off until after midnight along and east of Highway 281. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-220430- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 227 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than a mile, especially after midnight and into Monday morning. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. Most snow accumulation will hold off until after midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, and will cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ Heinlein
666 WWUS43 KGID 220348 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 948 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Significant Winter Storm with Blizzard Conditions Expected Tonight into Monday... .The first widespread significant snowstorm of the winter will really ramp up after tonight. Blizzard conditions will occur across portions of south central Nebraska into northwestern and north central Kansas. Some areas could measure more than a foot of snow that will be accompanied by north winds of 30 mph gusting to around 50 mph. KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>086-221200- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick- Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney- Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 948 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially late midnight through Monday afternoon...even after the snow ends. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow will occur with drifts of 3 to 5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-221200- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 948 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, areas of low visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than a mile once the snow begins falling. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. Most snow accumulation will hold off until after midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, and will cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ Kelley
783 WWUS43 KGID 220643 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1243 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions More Widespread After 6 AM... .The first wave of snow fell from Ord to Lexington and points to the northwest. A second band of snow is expected to begin developing along Interstate 80 over central Nebraska around 4 AM and expand in coverage across much of south central Nebraska between 6 AM and 9 AM. The snow will be lighter as you head south into northern Kansas. Overall forecast snowfall amounts have been lowered some due to the delayed onset, but the strong winds are still expected to gust to around 50 mph making for near impossible travel Monday morning where we see the heavier snow bands. KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>086-221445- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick- Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney- Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 1243 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected to expand across the warned area especially after 6 AM. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected along and north of Interstate 80. South of Interstate 80 over the warned area snowfall amounts will likely range from 2 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-221445- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 1243 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected especially after 6 AM. Plan on slippery road conditions with poor visibility, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ Wesely
558 WWUS43 KGID 221047 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 447 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions Becoming More Widespread Through the Morning... .The first wave of snow fell from Ord to Lexington and points to the northwest last evening into the overnight hours. A second band of heavy snow will expand across central Nebraska this morning with the heaviest snow along and north of interstate 80. The snow will be lighter as you head south into northern Kansas. Overall forecast snowfall amounts have been lowered some due to the delayed onset, but the strong winds are still expected to gust to around 50 mph making for near impossible travel this morning within the heavier snow bands. KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>086-221900- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick- Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney- Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 447 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected to expand across the warned area this morning. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, especially by mid to late morning. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected along and north of Interstate 80. South of Interstate 80 over the warned area snowfall totals will likely range from 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds at around 30 to 35 mph will gust as high as 50 mph resulting in whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-221900- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 447 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions with poor visibility, especially by mid to late morning. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ Wesely
632 WWUS43 KGID 221124 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 524 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions Becoming More Widespread Through the Morning... .The first wave of snow fell from Ord to Lexington and points to the northwest last evening into the overnight hours. A second band of heavy snow will expand across central Nebraska this morning with the heaviest snow along and north of interstate 80. The snow will be lighter as you head south into northern Kansas. Overall forecast snowfall amounts have been lowered some due to the delayed onset, but the strong winds are still expected to gust to around 50 mph making for near impossible travel this morning within the heavier snow bands. KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>086-221930- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick- Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney- Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 524 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected to expand across the warned area this morning. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, especially by mid to late morning. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected along and north of Interstate 80. South of Interstate 80 over the warned area snowfall totals will likely range from 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds at around 30 to 35 mph will gust as high as 50 mph resulting in whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-221930- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 524 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions with poor visibility, especially by mid to late morning. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$
937 WWUS43 KGID 221611 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1011 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions In Full Force Into This Afternoon, Especially Within Central and South Central Nebraska... KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>086-222100- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick- Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney- Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 1011 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring across much of the area. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, and at least localized power outages are likely. Total snow accumulations will vary considerably, from as little as 3 to 5 inches south of the Hastings area toward Smith Center and Superior, to as much as 10 to 15 inches in several counties north of Interstate 80, including the St. Paul, Ord and Fullerton areas. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...The Warning officially runs until 3 PM CST this afternoon. However, conditions will gradually improve from west- to-east as the day wears on, with snow ending in many counties west of Highway 281 by around Noon. However, blowing snow will remain an issue into this evening before winds sufficiently subside. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 20 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 50 MPH will result in whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and only the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ007-018-019-NEZ087-222100- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Jewell-Osborne-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Osborne, Downs, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 1011 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are expected, perhaps less than one-half mile at times. Total snow accumulations of generally 1 to 4 inches are expected, lowest in the Mitchell County area, and highest closer to Smith Center and Hebron. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...The Advisory officially runs until 3 PM CST this afternoon. However, conditions will gradually improve from west- to-east as the day wears on, with snow ending across most of the area between 2 and 6 PM. However, blowing snow will remain an issue into this evening before winds sufficiently subside. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 20 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 50 MPH will result in near-whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Drifting of the snow is likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and only the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ Pfannkuch
578 WWUS43 KGID 221850 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1250 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions and Accumulating Snow Gradually Ending From West-To-East This Afternoon... KSZ005-006-017-NEZ039-046-060-061-072>074-082>084-222100- /O.CAN.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Valley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps- Kearney-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Ord, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 1250 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Lingering light snow and areas of blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized visibility reductions under one mile remain possible. Less than one-half inch of additional snow is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska, mainly west of the Highway 281 corridor. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although falling, accumulating snow has mostly ended, north-northwest winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph this afternoon will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Wind speeds will gradually subside with time, with gusts decreasing into the 15 to 25 MPH range by 9 PM, and the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ NEZ040-041-047>049-062>064-075>077-085-086-230000- /O.EXB.KGID.WW.Y.0002.180122T2100Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Greeley-Nance-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Hall-Hamilton-York-Adams-Clay- Fillmore-Webster-Nuckolls- Including the cities of Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, St. Libory, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Grand Island, Aurora, York, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 1250 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions continuing across parts of the area through around 3 PM, with gradual improvement thereafter as snow diminishes and moves out. Travel remains very dangerous to impossible, and at least localized power outages are likely. Additional snow accumulation this afternoon will generally range from 1 to 3 inches, with the highest amounts along the Highway 81 corridor. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Nebraska, along and east of Highway 281. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 50 MPH will result in whiteout conditions in blowing snow through mid-afternoon, with significant drifting likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and only the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing 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. $$ KSZ007-019-NEZ087-230000- /O.EXT.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Jewell-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 1250 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized visibility reductions under one-half mile remain possible. Additional snow accumulation will range from one-half inch to perhaps 2 inches, with the highest amounts favoring Thayer County. * WHERE...Jewell and Mitchell counties in Kansas, and Thayer County Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 50 MPH will result in near-whiteout conditions this afternoon. Drifting of the snow is likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and only the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ018-222100- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Osborne- Including the cities of Osborne and Downs 1250 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized visibility reductions under one-half mile remain possible. Additional snow accumulation will average under 1 inch. * WHERE...Osborne County, Kansas. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 50 MPH could result in near-whiteout conditions this afternoon. Drifting of the snow is likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and only the 10 to 20 MPH range by midnight. 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. $$ Pfannkuch
225 WWUS43 KGID 222102 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 302 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions and Accumulating Snow Gradually Ending From West-To-East This Afternoon... NEZ040-041-047-048-062-063-075-076-085-086-230000- /O.EXP.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Greeley-Nance-Howard-Merrick-Hall-Hamilton-Adams-Clay-Webster- Nuckolls- Including the cities of Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, St. Libory, Central City, Grand Island, Aurora, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, and Nelson 302 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized visibility reductions under one-half mile remain possible. Additional snow accumulation will average under one-half inch in most places. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 45 MPH will result in whiteout conditions in blowing snow through around 5 PM, with significant drifting likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and the 15 to 25 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NEZ049-064-077-230000- /O.CAN.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Polk-York-Fillmore- Including the cities of Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, York, Geneva, Exeter, and Fairmont 302 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions continuing across parts of the area through around 5 PM, with gradual improvement thereafter as snow diminishes and moves out. Travel remains very dangerous to impossible, and at least localized power outages are possible. Additional snow accumulation this afternoon will generally range from 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Polk, York and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of generally 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 45 MPH will result in whiteout conditions in blowing snow through around 5 PM, with significant drifting likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and the 15 to 25 MPH range by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ KSZ005-006-017-018-NEZ039-046-060-061-072>074-082>084-222215- /O.EXP.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Valley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper- Phelps-Kearney-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, Downs, Ord, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Minden, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 302 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... Although at least patchy blowing snow will continue into this evening, all accumulating snow has ended. In addition, wind speeds will continue to gradually subside, making any blowing snow less of a concern with time. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at this time. $$ KSZ007-019-NEZ087-230000- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Jewell-Mitchell-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Beloit, Hebron, and Deshler 302 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized visibility reductions under one-half mile remain possible. Additional snow accumulation will average under 1 inch. * WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Thayer County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained north-northwest winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to over 45 MPH will result in near-whiteout conditions this afternoon. Drifting of the snow is likely. Wind speeds will gradually subside this evening, with gusts decreasing into the 20 to 35 MPH range by 9 PM, and 15 to 25 MPH range by midnight. 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. $$ Pfannkuch
197 WWUS43 KGID 222358 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 558 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 NEZ049-064-077-230100- /O.EXP.KGID.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Polk-York-Fillmore- Including the cities of Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, York, Geneva, Exeter, and Fairmont 558 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The snow will come to an end in the next hour and winds will continue to slowly subside during the night time hours. The wind could cause some patchy blowing snow into the evening hours. $$ KSZ007-019-NEZ040-041-047-048-062-063-075-076-085>087-230100- /O.EXP.KGID.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Jewell-Mitchell-Greeley-Nance-Howard-Merrick-Hall-Hamilton-Adams- Clay-Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer- Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Beloit, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, St. Libory, Central City, Grand Island, Aurora, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler 558 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Snow has ended for the area and winds will slowly subside during the evening. There could be some patchy blowing snow into the evening hours. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Hastings, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Jan 21, 12:02 AM CST, 3 hours 50 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 21, 12:02 AM CST, 3 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1202 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1145 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
The freezing drizzle for later tonight into Sunday morning is
starting to appear less likely as temperatures have been warming
more than forecast models indicated and thus it now seems that we
may just get drizzle with temperatures around or just above
freezing in most areas especially along and south of Interstate
80. It will be a close call on temperatures tonight, but
confidence in freezing drizzle is decreasing.
UPDATE Issued at 830 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
All systems cont go for relative extremes of snow and wind here
on the Cntrl Plns...especially beginning Sun afternoon with snow
arriving Hwy 283 and spreading E. Frzg drzl is less certain during
the day Sunday...but it wouldn't take much to be a major headache
even before the snow starts flying.
Warning and Advisory posted for frzg drzl...heavy snow and wind
that is likely to cause serious disruption of normal activity.
The frzg drzl potential daytime Sun and windy conds lingering into
Mon could make this feel like a longer duration (24-36 hr storm).
Uncertainty: are we far enough SE with the warning? The dry slot
will limit accums S and E of the Tri-Cities...but it looks like
Srn tip of the wrap-around/commahead snow shield will sweep thru
those areas. Do we need a Blizzard Warning?
Blizzard: we came very close to issuing the warning on the day
shift today and it may eventually come to that. This is a major
concern. For now we're advertising "near blizzard" conds in our
text products and graphics. The night shift will re-evaluate this
potential but we need to coordinate the decision with LBF/GLD.
Snowfall Axis: heaviest from Tri-Cities N and W. We are fcstg at
least 6" from Alma-Hastings-Columbus. 1-5" to the S and E of that
line...7-13" to the N and W.
Snow Algorithm based on blend of model QPFs and snow ratios
offers 8" Grand Island...9" Kearney...10" Cambridge...12"
Lexington...13" Loup City and Ord. Much more is available on snow
potential ranges on our website.
00Z NAM: it's in line with this thinking and supports our current
warning/advisory config. Am concerned about the 1.5" liquid
equivalent over Greeley county. The 18Z RGEM has that much over
Sherman/Valley counties. That suggests some parts of the warning
area could see more than 13". That is possible.
Snowfall Rate: around 1" per hr in the warning area...especially
Sun night.
Dry slot: it will be a player over the SE 1/3 of the CWA.
Winds: increasing to 25-35 mph with gusts 40-50 mph from 12 AM Mon
to 3 PM Mon.
Drifting: 3 to 5 ft likely.
Impacts: very difficult to impossible travel via land and air.
The heavy snow and extensive drifting will make many rural roads
impassable. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and near zero
visibility...especially outside cities/towns.
Prepare for cancellations of activities/school. We're already
seeing cancellations for Sun and this is likely to extend into
Mon.
Snow will result in temporary runway closures at area airports
for plowing ops.
After the snow ends Mon...no walk in the park. Recovery will be
hampered by strong winds gusting 40-50 mph with continued drifting
and brief whiteout conds.
Recommendation: based on all the fcst info we have available...
you should be wherever you can be safe and comfortable for 24 hrs
beginning at 3 PM Sunday. The frzg drzl is a wildcard. If and
where that materializes...it may be best to stay put as early as 6
AM Sun.
Suggest no travel...but if you must...take it slow and have
blankets/water/food and an emergency kit in case an accident
halts travel.
This will be the heaviest snowstorm of the winter thus far.
In cities/towns...be sure to dig out the fire hydrants if needed
after the storm is over.
Please relay snow accum reports to us via social media. Pics with
ruler or tape measure will be especially helpful. Be sure you're
measuring in an area that is representative of the average (no
drifts). We realize most of this will fall at night...but if
you're up and can safely do so...reporting when you reach 6" would
be very helpful. Otherwise...we'll wait for storm total amts once
the snow is over. TUVM!
UPDATE Issued at 534 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
Areas of dense fog have been added to the fcst S and E of the
Tri-Cities tonight into tomorrow...and fog will probably last into
the afternoon S of I-80. A blend of the HRRR and LAMP vsby
guidance are rarely wrong...and they are hitting the fog
possibility hard. The environment is favorable with stratus
lingering HJH/BIE/LNK etc and temps should easily radiate past
peak afternoon dwpts which are relatively moist.
Given skies will become OVC tonight...will probably raise low
temps to the consensus of model 2m temps later on this shift. Want
to wait and see how this stratus evolves this eve.
Will have much more this eve on latest model runs and other misc
thoughts.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 302 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
The approaching winter storm is, of course, the focus for the short
term. The main snowband still looks focused just northwest of the
tri-cities. For the past day or so, however, a secondary band is
advertised by the NAM to develop just east of the tri-cities.
However, the trends are farther east with this band, and it might
very well not wind up being an issue for our CWA. Trends are toward
a slower departure for the snow, and if anything, this will likely
mean higher snow amounts for some in the main band, and a better
chance for poor visibility with the wind gusts still expected to
frequently reach near 45 to 50mph Monday morning.
As for freezing drizzle potential, it continues to look like a
distinct aggravation before the big storm hits as most of us will
lie on the cold side of a surface front that stalled to the south. I
backed up the warning time late tonight and added several counties
to include this freezing drizzle potential and converted the rest
of the watch to winter weather advisory starting at 09Z. Our far
south should be warm enough where we will not have to worry so
much about drizzle freezing, which makes things a bit more
complicated.
Overall, I increased amounts with the main snow band in our
northwest and tightened up the gradient on the southeast side.
Part of the advisory area could conceivably need upgraded if wind
causes a bigger issue with snow, but I needed convert the watch
because of the expected winter precip starting tonight with the
freezing drizzle.
.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Saturday)
Issued at 302 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
There is still high confidence that a heavy snow producer in the
works for Sunday night into Monday morning as agreement is firm.
Although trends were edging the main snow band northwest on the
previous runs, the track wobbled a bit farther southeast again.
The 700 mb track still favors the heavy band in our northwest.
Divergent Q vectors in the 500-300 mb level still indicate an
overall increase in large scale lift Sunday evening.
Monday morning winds will be strong and this has been a consistent
forecast. We could be pushing blizzard in our west, but this can
be upgraded if it looks worse than it does now.,
Let the rest of the extended forecast ride for the most part as
most attention was this upcoming winter storm.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z KGRI/KEAR TAFS through 06Z Sunday)
Issued at 1145 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
A major winter storm is now knocking on our door step and will
likely begin to really be felt by late Sunday afternoon into
Sunday night. At least near blizzard conditions could begin
impacting the area Sunday evening. Prior to the snow expect low
ceilings and visibility throughout much of the forecast period
with IFR, LIFR, and even VLIFR conditions expected. Snowfall
totals at both KEAR and KGRI by Monday morning will likely be
over 6 inches with wind gusts around 45 mph.
&&
.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday for
NEZ049-063-064-075>077-084>086.
Winter Storm Warning from 3 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday for
NEZ039>041-046>048-060>062-072>074-082-083.
KS...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday for
KSZ005-006-017.
&&
UPDATE...Wesely
SHORT TERM...Heinlein
LONG TERM...Heinlein
AVIATION...WeselyHazardous weather outlook, Jan 20, 2:56 PM CST, 12 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Hastings NE 256 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 211200- Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance- Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York- Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer- 256 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for much of the outlook area beginning late tonight. Please refer to the latest winter headlines for more details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for much of the outlook area through noon Monday. Please refer to the latest winter headlines for more details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report ice and snow accumulation. && More information may be obtained at the following web page: https://www.weather.gov/hastings Heinlein
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hastings, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 3:17 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | GID | Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster | 8 hr |
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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.