Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Hastings, NE
NWS Hastings, NE issued this blizzard warning at Dec 27, 2018, 3:57 AM CST for 9 counties in Nebraska; Phillips County, Rooks County, Kansas. It was in force for 8 hr. 19 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
- Dec 27, 2018, 3:57 AM CST (09:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hastings, NE
Counties Phillips County, KS, Rooks County, KS, Buffalo County, NE, Dawson County, NE, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Greeley County, NE, Harlan County, NE, Phelps County, NE, Sherman County, NE, Valley County, NE
The radar
The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 5:48 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | 2 Ene Kearney, NE | 1/2 INCH OF SNOW AS OF 5:45AM. SNOW STICKING TO STREETS. |
| Dec 27, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ene Zurich, KS | COOP OBSERVER REPORTED NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT 6AM. ALSO HAD .5 INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND. |
| Dec 27, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Wsw Arcadia, NE | EM REPORTED WHITE OUT CONDITIONS 4 MILES WEST OF ARCADIA, HWY WAS ALSO CLOSED. |
| Dec 27, 6:04 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | Cambridge, NE | REPORT VIA TWITTER OF 2-3 INCHES OF SNOW IN CAMBRIDGE SINCE 3:20AM. HEAVY SNOW ONGOING. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 E Scotia, NE | SNOW AS OF 7AM THIS MORNING. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 7 Wnw Greeley, NE | SNOW AS OF 7AM THIS MORNING. |
| Dec 27, 7:14 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Wilsonville, NE | ONGOING HEAVY SNOW WITH VERY POOR VISIBILITY. |
| Dec 27, 7:50 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Cambridge, NE | REPORT VIA TWITTER OF 4-5 INCHES IN CAMBRIDGE. HEAVY SNOW STILL ONGOING. |
| Dec 27, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.6 | 2w Arcadia, NE | VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/8 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW. |
| Dec 27, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 8 S Elwood, NE | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WERE NOTED AS SNOW BEGAN AT 3:30AM. |
| Dec 27, 8:16 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 E Cambridge, NE | 100 YARD VISIBILITY. 4 INCHES OF SNOWFALL. TOTAL MOISTURE THE PAST 24 HOURS 1.34 INCHES. |
| Dec 27, 8:18 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Ord, NE | |
| Dec 27, 8:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Lexington, NE | 100-200 YARD VISIBILITY DUE TO SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW IN LEXINGTON. |
| Dec 27, 8:33 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Cozad, NE | |
| Dec 27, 8:53 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Ord Airport, NE | FQT GUSTS 40-49 MPH THRU THE DAY. PK WIND 53 MPH AT 906 AM. |
| Dec 27, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Lexington Airport, NE | FQT GUSTS 35-45 MPH. PK WIND 47 MPH 955 AM. |
| Dec 27, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Miller, NE | LOW VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW. |
| Dec 27, 10:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Kearney Airport, NE | FQT GUSTS 40-45 MPH. PK WIND 48 MPH AT 527 AM AND 624 AM. NWS EMPLOYEE OBSERVED BLZD CONDS CONTINUING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON ON I-80 FROM KEARNEY E TO SHELTON. VSBY AVERAGED 1/4 MI BUT WAS BRIEFLY AS LOW AS 1/8 MI. |
| Dec 27, 10:41 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 6 E Phillipsburg, KS | REPORT VIA FACEBOOK OF 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY DUE TO SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. |
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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 122 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
- 480 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
818 WWUS43 KGID 270957 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 NEZ060-061-072-073-082-271800- /O.UPG.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.BZ.W.0004.181227T0957Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.WS.W.0006.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas- Including the cities of Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, and Hollinger 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches possible with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Dawson, Buffalo, Gosper, Phelps and Furnas Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ KSZ005-NEZ083-271800- /O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.BZ.W.0004.181227T0957Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KGID.WS.W.0005.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Phillips-Harlan- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Alma, and Orleans 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Phillips County. In Nebraska, Harlan County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ017-271800- /O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.BZ.W.0004.181227T0957Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.WW.Y.0020.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Rooks- Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, and Stockton 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Rooks County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ040-047-062-074-084-271800- /O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Greeley-Howard-Hall-Kearney-Franklin- Including the cities of Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, St. Libory, Grand Island, Minden, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Greeley, Howard, Hall, Kearney and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches with sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ039-046-271800- /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Valley-Sherman- Including the cities of Ord, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, and Litchfield 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and near blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sherman and Valley Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ006-018-NEZ041-048-063-075-076-085-271800- /O.NEW.KGID.WW.Y.0020.181227T0957Z-181228T0600Z/ Smith-Osborne-Nance-Merrick-Hamilton-Adams-Clay-Webster- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Osborne, Downs, Fullerton, Genoa, Central City, Aurora, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, and Bladen 357 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and gusty winds. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Billings Wright
3 follow-up statements
838 WWUS43 KGID 271227 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 NEZ039-040-046-272030- /O.UPG.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KGID.WS.W.0006.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Valley-Greeley-Sherman- Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, and Litchfield 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Valley, Greeley and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ NEZ060-061-072-073-082-272030- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0006.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas- Including the cities of Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, and Hollinger 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph * WHERE...Gosper, Phelps, Furnas, Buffalo and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ005-NEZ083-272030- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0005.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Phillips-Harlan- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Alma, and Orleans 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Phillips County. In Nebraska, Harlan County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ KSZ017-272030- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0020.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Rooks- Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, and Stockton 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Rooks County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ047-062-074-084-272030- /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Howard-Hall-Kearney-Franklin- Including the cities of St. Libory, Grand Island, Minden, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kearney, Howard, Franklin and Hall Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...ravel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches with sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ KSZ006-018-NEZ041-048-063-075-076-085-272030- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Smith-Osborne-Nance-Merrick-Hamilton-Adams-Clay-Webster- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Osborne, Downs, Fullerton, Genoa, Central City, Aurora, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, and Bladen 627 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Billings Wright
337 WWUS43 KGID 271357 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-272200- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0006.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas- Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, and Hollinger 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Gosper, Phelps, Furnas, Buffalo and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ KSZ005-NEZ083-272200- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0005.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Phillips-Harlan- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Alma, and Orleans 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Phillips County. In Nebraska, Harlan County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ017-272200- /O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0020.181227T1800Z-181228T0600Z/ Rooks- Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, and Stockton 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Rooks County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches or cause sporadic power outages. 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. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ047-062-074-084-272200- /O.CON.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Howard-Hall-Kearney-Franklin- Including the cities of St. Libory, Grand Island, Minden, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kearney, Howard, Franklin and Hall Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches with sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ049-064-077-086-087-272200- /O.EXA.KGID.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Polk-York-Fillmore-Nuckolls-Thayer- Including the cities of Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, York, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Polk, York, Fillmore, Nuckolls and Thayer Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery 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. && $$ KSZ006-018-NEZ041-048-063-075-076-085-272200- /O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181228T0600Z/ Smith-Osborne-Nance-Merrick-Hamilton-Adams-Clay-Webster- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Osborne, Downs, Fullerton, Genoa, Central City, Aurora, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, and Bladen 757 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
540 WWUS43 KGID 271751 WSWGID URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-280000- /O.EXP.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KGID.WS.W.0006.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas- Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Kearney, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, and Hollinger 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gosper, Phelps, Furnas, Buffalo and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ KSZ005-NEZ083-280000- /O.EXP.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KGID.WS.W.0005.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Phillips-Harlan- Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Alma, and Orleans 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Phillips County. In Nebraska, Harlan County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ017-280000- /O.EXP.KGID.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KGID.WW.Y.0020.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Rooks- Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, and Stockton 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rooks County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ047-062-074-084-280000- /O.EXT.KGID.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Howard-Hall-Kearney-Franklin- Including the cities of St. Libory, Grand Island, Minden, Franklin, Campbell, and Hildreth 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kearney, Howard, Franklin and Hall Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches with sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ006-018-NEZ041-048-049-063-064-075>077-085>087-280000- /O.EXT.KGID.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Smith-Osborne-Nance-Merrick-Polk-Hamilton-York-Adams-Clay- Fillmore-Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer- Including the cities of Bellaire, Smith Center, Kensington, Osborne, Downs, Fullerton, Genoa, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Aurora, York, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler 1151 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery 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. && $$
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 Dec 26, 11:49 PM CST, 4 hours 8 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 11:49 PM CST, 4 hours 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1149 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018
.UPDATE...
Issued at 851 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018
The 18Z and 00Z mdls have nudged the snow a little further E since
4 PM fcst package.
Am very concerned that the RAP/NAM/GFS/EC are all indicating a
core of 45-50 kt winds at 850 mb developing on the back side of
the low after 09Z. MOS winds hv been shown to be 5-8 kt too low
in these situations. I incrsd winds above MOS...but fear I may
not hv incrsd winds enough. Nonetheless...we are now advertising
gusts up to 50 mph.
We contemplated issuing a Blizzard Warning but after coordinating
with neighboring WFO's and in-house collaboration here...decided
instead to beef-up the wording in the Warning/Advisory areas to
include blzd-like conds. It is going to be nasty traveling thru
this band on I-80 tomorrow.
Even where snow accums will be less significant...we are still
concerned about blzd-like conds.
Based on the magnitude of the winds and accumulating snow inching
more to the E...svrl more counties hv been added to the Warning
and Advisory areas.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 331 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018
Radar continues to show rain spreading across the area this
afternoon. There had been a few lightning strikes earlier, but
recently there have not been any nearby.
The weather continues to be busy. There is an upper level low moving
into the area tonight into Thursday. The models have trended a
little more to the east with this system and therefore there have
been a few changes to the forecast.
The rain is expected to continue across the area the rest of today
into tonight. The colder air will move in from the west during the
night tonight. At this time, expect the transition to start in the
far west around midnight tonight. By morning, much of the west will
have snow with the transition zone through the middle of the
forecast area. With day light on Thursday, the transition zone
becomes a little wider and there could be some freezing
precipitation for a short time mainly during the morning as the
colder air moves into the area. By mid day Thursday, only the far
east will have some mixed precipitation, and by afternoon snow
should be across the entire area. The winds will be strong starting
late tonight and continuing through the day Thursday. The strong
winds will cause some blowing and drifting of snow especially in the
north and western part of the area.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 331 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018
Thursday night the upper level low finally moves off to the
northeast far enough that the snow finally comes to an end from
south to north. There could be a little blowing snow in the north.
After the upper low moves out of the area, a strong surface high
will settle into the area Friday and Friday night. Skies will
gradually clear out late Friday into Friday night, winds will be
light and with some snow on the ground, temperatures could fall off.
Expect temperatures mostly in the single digits. The surface high
remains across the area on Saturday and temperatures will remain
cool. By Saturday night, the surface high moves to the southeast and
with some warm advection, the temperatures will warm up a little for
Sunday.
Another cold front moves through the area Sunday night and there
could be a period of snow behind the front for Monday. The period
Tuesday through Wednesday should be dry. Temperatures will be cool
on Tuesday, but should warm a little for Wednesday.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z KGRI/KEAR TAFS through 06Z Thursday)
Issued at 1141 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018
IFR conditions are expected through mid day. The winds turn
northwesterly early this morning and as the temps cool expect rain
to change over to snow. With the change over there could be some
wintery mix also until the temps cool down far enough to become
all snow. Also have a mention for VCTS as some of the models are
hinting there could be a rumble or two around GRI.
&&
.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Storm Warning until midnight CST Thursday night for
NEZ039-046-060-061-072-073-082.
Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST Thursday night for
NEZ040-047-062-074-083-084.
KS...Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST Thursday night for
KSZ005-017.
&&
UPDATE...Kelley
SHORT TERM...JCB
LONG TERM...JCB
AVIATION...BedaHazardous weather outlook, Dec 26, 8:31 PM CST, 7 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Hastings NE 831 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 280245- 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- 831 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Storm total rainfall amounts between one and two inches will occur. This rain falling on frozen ground could lead to minor flooding of low-lying areas as well as rises on rivers and creeks. Additionally...a few thunderstorms may occur. A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect after midnight...mainly along and west of Highway 281. Please refer to the latest winter weather message for more details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect for portions of the area mainly along and west of Highway 281 until midnight Thursday night. Please refer to the latest winter weather message for more details. Winds will be sustained between 25 and 35 mph Thursday...with gusts as high as 50 mph at times. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters...please report snowfall amounts of 2 inches or greater...as well as any wind damage. && More information may be obtained at the following web page: https://www.weather.gov/hastings Kelley
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hastings, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:57 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | GID | Buffalo, Dawson, Furnas, Gosper, Greeley, Phelps and 2 more | 14 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:57 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | GID | Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance and 5 more | 14 hr |
Nearby
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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.