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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

January 21, 201813 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2018, 3:48 AM CST for 13 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 30 hr. 43 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, 3:48 AM CST (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 22, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Blaine County, NE, Chase County, NE, Custer County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Holt County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Rock County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 21, 1:05 PM CSTSNOW 55 W Stapleton, NE
Jan 21, 1:05 PM CSTSNOW 5.18 Wsw Callaway, NESTILL SNOWING PRETTY GOOD
Jan 21, 1:05 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Grant, NE
Jan 21, 1:05 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Imperial, NESTILL SNOWING PRETTY GOOD. 1/2 MILE VISIBILITY
Jan 21, 5:24 PM CSTSNOW 1.62 E North Platte, NESNOW TOTAL SO FAR. VISIBILITY OF 1/2 MILE.
Jan 21, 7:15 PM CSTSNOW 58 Sw Grant, NE
Jan 21, 7:58 PM CSTSNOW 43 Ene North Platte, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 8 PM CST. STILL SNOWING WITH 1/2 MI. VISBY
Jan 21, 9:11 PM CSTSNOW 52 E North Platte, NETOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF 9 PM CST. STILL SNOWING WITH 1/2 MILE OF VISIBILITY.
Jan 21, 9:11 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 64 Ne North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 9:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 10:15 PM CSTSNOW 6.53 Ne North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 10:34 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 W Merna, NESHERIFF DEPUTY REPORTS NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY ONE MILE WEST OF MERNA.
Jan 21, 11:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8.55 N North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 11:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 71 E North Platte, NE
Jan 22, 12:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 83 Ene North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL AND PRELIM STORM TOTAL. STILL SNOWING MODERATELY WITH 1/2 MI VISBY
Jan 22, 3:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10.33 Ene North Platte, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 3 AM CST. DRIFTS TO 3 FT. SNOW LETTING UP, VISBY OVER 1 MI.
Jan 22, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 75 Sse Hershey, NE
Jan 22, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 11.43 Ene North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:58 AM CSTBLIZZARDWellfleet, NENEDOR HAS CLOSED HIGHWAY 83 BETWEEN NEBRASKA 23 AND OPAL ROAD.
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.515 Se Stockville, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.520 Nne Burwell, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 62 Ssw Burwell, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 63 S Lamar, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 81 Nw Hayes Center, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8Nnw Maywood, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.5Ese Ansley, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 99 Nw Anselmo, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 105 W Stapleton, NE
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 10.51 W North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 11.2Madrid, NE
Jan 22, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 11.68 Sw Madrid, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:26 AM CSTSNOW 138 Sw Grant, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON FACEBOOK
Jan 22, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 102 Se Anselmo, NE24 HOUR TOTAL, 1.25 LIQUID PRECIPITATION
Jan 22, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 1010 S Arnold, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:58 AM CSTSNOW 8.3Brady, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Newport, NE
Jan 22, 9:45 AM CSTSNOW 8.21 W North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 10:04 AM CSTSNOW 8Elsie, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Jan 22, 10:09 AM CSTSNOW 53 Sw Atkinson, NE24 HOUR TOTAL, 0.55 INCHES LIQUID PRECIPITATION
Jan 22, 10:32 AM CSTSNOW 910 Nw Anselmo, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA, 0.95 INCHES LIQUID PRECIPITATION
Jan 22, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.8Bassett, NE6.8 INCHES OF SNOWFALL WITH 0.44 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Jan 22, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 105 W Merna, NESNOWFALL REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 22, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 108 Wnw North Platte, NE

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, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 57 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

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The text

As transmitted.

401 
WWUS43 KLBF 210948
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
348 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TO AFFECT THE CENTRAL PLAINS...

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains today and
tomorrow, bringing accumulating snow and strong winds. The 
heaviest snow will occur generally this afternoon through early 
tomorrow morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible this 
morning across southwest Nebraska. Prepare for significant snow 
accumulations and drifting, along with blowing snow resulting in 
whiteout conditions.

NEZ058-069-212300-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
and Wauneta
248 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Perkins and Chase County.

* WHEN...5 AM today to 11 AM Monday.

* 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.

$$

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-059-070-071-212300-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-
Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, 
and Maywood
348 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on
  Monday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 11 inches are expected
  for southwest Nebraska, and 9 to 13 inches with locally higher
  amounts for north central Nebraska.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest, central, and north central
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...6 AM today to noon Monday.

* 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.

$$

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-212300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
348 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /248 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the panhandle and western Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

NEZ006>008-025-212300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
348 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown and Thomas County.

* WHEN...6 AM today to noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
5 follow-up statements
489 
WWUS43 KLBF 212124
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
324 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TO AFFECT THE CENTRAL PLAINS...

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains today and
tomorrow, bringing accumulating snow and strong winds. The
heaviest snow will occur generally this afternoon through early
tomorrow morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible this
morning across southwest Nebraska. Prepare for significant snow
accumulations and drifting, along with blowing snow resulting in
whiteout conditions.

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-058-059-069>071-221130-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
324 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /224 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
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. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 17
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Nebraska, north central Nebraska, 
  southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* 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.

$$

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-221130-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
324 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /224 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska, panhandle Nebraska,
   southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

NEZ006>008-025-221130-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
324 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown and Thomas County.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

kulik
582 
WWUS43 KLBF 220352
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
952 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TO AFFECT THE CENTRAL PLAINS...

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains tonight into
tomorrow morning, bringing accumulating snow and strong winds. 
The heaviest snow will occur along a line from Imperial, to North
Platte, to Broken Bow and Ewing. Prepare for significant snow 
accumulations and drifting along with blowing snow resulting in 
whiteout conditions. Travel will be nearly impossible overnight
south of a line from Oshkosh to Valentine. 

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-058-059-069>071-221200-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
952 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /852 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be nearly
  impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches
  overnight are expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches are expected with local amounts up to 14 inches 
  possible.
 
* WHERE...Portions of central Nebraska, north central Nebraska, 
  southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* 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.

$$

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-221200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
952 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /852 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches are expected overnight with total accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska, panhandle Nebraska,
   southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

NEZ006>008-025-221200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
952 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches are expected overnight with total accumulations of 5 to 
  9 inches likely.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown and Thomas County.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
519 
WWUS43 KLBF 220942 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
342 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

...MAJOR WINTER STORM UNDERWAY ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS...

.Winter storm and blizzards conditions will gradually end this 
morning. Drifting snow will continue this afternoon.

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-058-059-069>071-221800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
342 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 /242 AM MST Mon Jan 22 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute.  
  Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Nebraska, north central Nebraska, 
  southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow with drifts of 2 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.

$$

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-221200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
342 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 /242 AM MST Mon Jan 22 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow is occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Total 
  snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska, panhandle Nebraska,
   southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

NEZ006>008-025-221800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
342 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is occurring. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions, including during the morning 
  commute. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown and Thomas County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow with drifts of 2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
154 
WWUS43 KLBF 221149 AAB
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
549 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

...MAJOR WINTER STORM UNDERWAY ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS...

.Winter storm and blizzards conditions will gradually end this
morning. Drifting snow will continue this afternoon.

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-221300-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
549 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 /449 AM MST Mon Jan 22 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ EARLY
THIS MORNING...

Harsh winter weather has ended in this area. Light snow and drifting
snow will continue in some areas for a few hours this morning.

$$

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-058-059-069>071-221800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
549 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 /449 AM MST Mon Jan 22 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. 
  Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Nebraska, north central Nebraska, 
  southwest Nebraska and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow with drifts of 2 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.

$$

NEZ006>008-025-221800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
549 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is occurring. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions, including during the morning 
  commute. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown and Thomas County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with drifts of 2 to 3 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
865 
WWUS43 KLBF 221808
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1208 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

NEZ009-010-026>029-037-038-058-059-069>071-221915-
/O.EXP.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning,
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
1208 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 /1108 AM MST Mon Jan 22 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Patchy blowing snow will still exist in open areas this 
afternoon. However, the threat for blizzard conditions has ended. 

$$

NEZ006>008-025-221915-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Thedford, and Halsey
1208 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow has ended across the area. Therefore, the winter storms 
warning has been allowed to expire. 

$$

Roberg

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Blizzard Warnings in Nebraska, 2018Every blizzard warning in 2018

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.