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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS North Platte, NE

April 12, 201826 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this blizzard warning at Apr 12, 2018, 10:36 AM MDT for 26 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 13, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 39 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2018, 10:36 AM MDT (16:36 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 8:57 PM MDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
All 26 counties

Arthur County, NE, Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garden County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Grant County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Holt County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Rock County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:42 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
Apr 13, 9:00 AM MDTSNOW 36 N Gordon, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 0900 MDT. STILL SNOWING.
Apr 13, 9:35 AM MDTSNOW 2Crescent Lake Nwr, NESTORM TOTAL SNOW AS OF 1035AM CDT. STILL SNOWING.
Apr 13, 12:22 PM MDTBLIZZARD10 Ne Oshkosh, NEVISIBILITY 200 YARDS AND SNOWING HEAVILY. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1.5 INCHES SO FAR.
Apr 13, 12:22 PM MDTBLIZZARDLisco, NEVISIBILITY 50 YARDS AND SNOWING HEAVY.
Apr 13, 2:10 PM MDTBLIZZARDOgallala, NEVISIBILITY OF 50 TO 100 YARDS WITH HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
Apr 13, 2:22 PM MDTBLIZZARDValentine, NERADIO STATION KVSH REPORTS ZERO VISIBILITY WITH SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW REPORTED.
Apr 13, 2:31 PM MDTBLIZZARDMullen, NEWHITE OUT CONDITIONS REPORTED IN MULLEN.
Apr 13, 2:47 PM MDTSNOW 2.510 W Lemoyne, NESNOWING HEAVILY WITH 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY.
Apr 13, 2:47 PM MDTBLIZZARD4 N Valentine, NEZERO VISIBILITY IN HEAVY SNOW.
Apr 13, 3:27 PM MDTBLIZZARD6 N Gordon, NEVISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/8TH OF A MILE WITH AN ESTIMATE OF 5 INCHES ON THE GROUND AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 13, 3:27 PM MDTBLIZZARD6 Wsw Paxton, NEOGALLALA FIRE AND RESCUE REPORTS MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ALONG I-80. NUMEROUS PEOPLE STRANDED WITH NUMEROUS INJURIES REPORTED.
Apr 13, 3:27 PM MDTBLIZZARDImperial, NEPOWER OUTAGE REPORTED IN THE TOWN OF IMPERIAL.
Apr 13, 3:50 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 61 W Valentine, NE6 INCHES IN PAST 6 HOURS
Apr 13, 3:51 PM MDTBLIZZARD10 Ne Oshkosh, NE1-2 SNOWFALL RATES THE PAST COUPLE HOURS.
Apr 13, 4:09 PM MDTBLIZZARD2 E Sutherland, NEWHITEOUT CONDITIONS ON HWY 30.
Apr 13, 4:12 PM MDTBLIZZARD5 Wsw Maxwell, NESEMI ACCIDENT BLOCKING I-80 AT MILEPOST 185.
Apr 13, 5:28 PM MDTSNOW 6.511 E Lewellen, NEESTIMATED 6.5 INCHES ON THE GROUND. WIND GUSTS OF 27 TO 34 MPH WITH VISIBILITES OF HALF MILE OR LESS.
Apr 13, 5:31 PM MDTBLIZZARDButte, NEPOWER OUTAGE AFFECTING BUTTE. REPORT VIA NPPD OUTAGE TRACKER.
Apr 13, 5:54 PM MDTBLIZZARDElsie, NEPOWER OUTAGES IN AND AROUND ELSIE. REPORT VIA NPPD OUTAGE TRACKER.
Apr 13, 6:14 PM MDTBLIZZARD2 Se Anselmo, NEPOWER OUTAGE REPORTED IN THE AREA SINCE APPROXIMATED 515PM CDT.
Apr 13, 6:14 PM MDTBLIZZARD2 Se Anselmo, NEPOWER OUTAGE REPORTED IN THE AREA SINCE APPROXIMATELY
Apr 13, 7:00 PM MDTBLIZZARDThedford, NEREPORT AND PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF WHITEOUT CONDITIONS WITH ZERO VISIBILITY IN TOWN.
Apr 13, 7:26 PM MDTBLIZZARD3 W Arnold, NEHIGH WINDS HAVE BLOWN A SEMI OVER ON HWY 92. REPORT VIA NDOT.
Apr 13, 7:42 PM MDTBLIZZARDInman, NEPOWER OUTAGES IN AND AROUND INMAN. REPORT VIA NPPD OUTAGE TRACKER.
Apr 13, 7:47 PM MDTBLIZZARD8 Wsw Callaway, NENEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS WITH VISIBILITY LESS THAN 500 FEET.
Apr 13, 8:08 PM MDTBLIZZARD1 Ene North Platte, NEASOS VISIBILITY IS 1/4 MILE. EYE LEVEL VISIBILITY 100 YARDS.
Apr 13, 8:20 PM MDTBLIZZARD4 W Burwell, NEROADS ARE SNOW/ICE COVERED. ZERO VISIBILITY
Apr 13, 8:21 PM MDTBLIZZARDImperial, NETOTAL SNOW OF 4 INCHES ESTIMATED THUS FAR, STILL SNOWING. ZERO VISIBILITY WITH POWER RESTORED.
Apr 13, 8:31 PM MDTBLIZZARDAtkinson, NEPOWER OUTAGES IN AND AROUND ATKINSON. REPORT VIA NPPD OUTAGE TRACKER.
Apr 13, 9:14 PM MDTBLIZZARDOgallala, NEPOWER OUTAGES REPORTED ALONG A BIG SPRINGS TO OGALLALA LINE, AFFECTING BRULE THE HARDEST. REPORT VIA NPPD OUTAGE TRACKER.
Apr 13, 9:17 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 710 Ne Oshkosh, NESTILL SNOWING WITH VISBY UNDER 1/4 MI
Apr 13, 10:15 PM MDTBLIZZARD1 Ene North Platte, NEASOS VISIBLITY 1/4 MILE, EYE LEVEL VISIBILITY 100 YARDS OR LESS IN HEAVY BLOWING SNOW.
Apr 13, 11:00 PM MDTSNOW 43 Ene North Platte, NE
Apr 13, 11:32 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6.9Valentine, NE
Apr 14, 4:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 11W Valentine, NE11 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AS OF 5AM CDT. OVER 3 FOOT SNOW DRIFTS. 0.82 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION, 0.11 INCHES OF THIS IS RAINFALL.
Apr 14, 5:00 AM MDTSNOW 5Kingsley Dam, NE5.0 INCHES OF SNOW WITH 0.52 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Apr 14, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 48 Wsw Callaway, NEESTIMATED 3 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 7AM CDT.
Apr 14, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 5Kilgore, NE
Apr 14, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 7.5Lisco, NE
Apr 14, 6:00 AM MDTBLIZZARD2 Se Anselmo, NEDRIFT 1 1/2 FEET DEEP. LIQUID PRECIPITATION OF 1.10 INCHES.
Apr 14, 6:00 AM MDTBLIZZARD8 Wsw Callaway, NEESTIMATED 3 TO 5 INCHES AS OF 7AM CDT.5 FOOT DRIFTS, LOST ELECTRICITY.
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.312 S Ewing, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 32 Sw Burwell, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 32 Wnw North Platte, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 41 Nw Sutherland, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 43 S Lamar, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 59 Nw Anselmo, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.28 Sw Madrid, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.51 Nne Grant, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.57 Ne Milburn, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.58 W Champion, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6.62 W Halsey, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6.89 Wsw Wallace, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8.58 Sse Big Springs, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 104 Wsw Big Springs, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 10.3Butte, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 14Newport, NE14 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AS OF 8AM, STILL SNOWING. 2.19 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Apr 14, 7:32 AM MDTBLIZZARDBassett, NEOBSERVER REPORTING 8.5 INCHES OF SNOW WITH ESITMATED 3 OR 4 FOOT DRIFTS. WHITE OUT CONDITIONS.
Apr 14, 7:34 AM MDTBLIZZARD7 Sw Amelia, NENEAR ZERO VISIBILITY WITH SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. ESTIMATED 2-3 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION.
Apr 14, 7:34 AM MDTBLIZZARDAtkinson, NEOBSERVER REPORTING 7.0 INCHES OF SNOW WITH 3-4 FEET DRIFTS. 1.10 INCHES OF MOISTURE WITH THE SYSTEM. WHITE OUT CONDITIONS.

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 67 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2018-04-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 231 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
1909 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
231 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
574 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

458 
WWUS43 KLBF 121636
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1136 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD TO IMPACT THE REGION...

.A winter storm capable of producing blizzard conditions will 
impact the region Friday into Saturday. Rain and a few
thunderstorms will overspread the Sandhills tonight and will begin
to change to snow early Friday morning. The transition to snow
continues south and east across the area through the day as winds
increase. Strong winds will continue Friday night into Saturday, 
decreasing gradually over northwestern Nebraska Saturday 
afternoon. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will
create blowing and drifting snow, with visibilities approaching 
zero. Snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour are also possible,
leading to quick accumulations.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-130445-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0008.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
1036 AM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO NOON MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
  8 inches are expected with the highest amounts generally north
  of Interstate 80.

* WHERE...Portions of the southern Nebraska panhandle and far
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon MDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible, including the evening commute on Friday. Damage to
  power lines is possible.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-130445-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0008.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
1136 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /1036 AM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ FRIDAY TO
1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10
  to 14 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 17
  inches along the South Dakota border.

* WHERE...Portions of the northern Nebraska panhandle and north central
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Friday to 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible, including the evening commute on Friday. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-130445-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0008.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
1136 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
  8 inches are expected with the highest amounts generally north
  of Interstate 80.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

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>010-026>029-130445-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0008.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
1136 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 9 to
  13 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 17 inches
  along the South Dakota border.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. 

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
070 
WWUS43 KLBF 122018
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
318 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD TO IMPACT THE REGION...

.A winter storm capable of producing blizzard conditions will
impact the region Friday into Saturday. Rain and a few
thunderstorms will overspread the Sandhills tonight and will
begin to change to snow early Friday morning across northwest
Nebraska. The transition to snow continues south and east across 
through the day as winds strengthen. Blustery north winds will 
continue Friday night into Saturday, decreasing gradually over 
northwestern Nebraska Saturday afternoon. The combination of heavy
snow and strong winds will create blowing and drifting snow, with
visibilities approaching zero. Snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch 
per hour are also possible, leading to quick accumulations.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-130930-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
218 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO NOON
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
  10 inches are expected with the highest amounts generally north
  of Interstate 80.

* WHERE...Portions of the southern Nebraska panhandle and far
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon MDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible, including the evening commute on Friday. Damage to
  trees and power lines is possible. Wind chill readings will be
  near zero from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-130930-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
318 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
  10 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 12 inches
  possible north of Highway 92.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Wind
  chill readings will be near zero from Friday evening through
  Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-130930-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
318 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /218 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 13
  to 17 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 20
  inches possible along the South Dakota border.

* WHERE...Portions of the northern Nebraska panhandle and north
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Friday to 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible, including the evening commute on Friday. Damage to
  trees and power lines is possible. Wind chill readings will be
  near zero from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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>010-026>029-130930-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
318 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 11
  to 15 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 18
  inches possible along the South Dakota border.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Wind chill readings will
  be near zero from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$
849 
WWUS43 KLBF 130845
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
345 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD TO IMPACT THE REGION...

.A powerful spring storm capable of producing blizzard conditions
will impact the region today into Saturday. Rain and a few 
thunderstorms will move across the Sandhills today. Rain will
change to snow this morning across northwest Nebraska. The 
transition to snow continues south and east across the Sandhills 
through the day as winds strengthen. Blustery north winds will 
continue tonight into Saturday, decreasing gradually over 
northwestern Nebraska Saturday afternoon. The combination of heavy
snow and strong winds will create blowing and drifting snow, with
visibilities approaching zero. Snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch 
per hour are also possible, leading to quick accumulations.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-140000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
245 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 60
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  9 inches, with locally higher amounts.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Young
  livestock will be vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-140000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
345 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Young
  livestock will be vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-140000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
345 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /245 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 11
  to 15 inches with locally higher amounts.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 1 PM CDT /noon 
  MDT/ Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Young
  livestock will be vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions.

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>010-026>029-140000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.180413T1800Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
345 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10
  to 14 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Young
  livestock will be vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$
power
450 
WWUS43 KLBF 132035
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD TO IMPACT THE REGION...

.A powerful spring storm capable of producing blizzard conditions
will impact the region tonight into Saturday. Snow will continue
to move across western and north central Nebraska. Blustery north
winds will continue tonight into Saturday, decreasing gradually 
over northwestern Nebraska Saturday afternoon. The combination of 
heavy snow and strong winds will create blowing and drifting snow,
with visibilities approaching zero. Snowfall rates exceeding 1 
inch per hour are also possible, leading to quick accumulations.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-140915-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
235 PM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible, including during the evening commute. Damage to 
  trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-140915-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 7 to 10 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-140915-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /235 PM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible, including during the evening commute. Damage to 
  trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ006>010-026>029-140915-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 11 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

kulik
324 
WWUS43 KLBF 140858
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD SLOWLY ENDING TODAY...

.The powerful spring storm that produced blizzard conditions
across much of western and north central Nebraska will weaken
through the day. Snow will be ending in the west this morning and
will end across the remainder of the area through the afternoon. 
However, very strong north winds will continue through the day, 
decreasing gradually over northwestern Nebraska late Saturday 
afternoon. Though significant accumulations of snow will gradually
be ending, the combination of existing snow and strong winds will
create blowing and drifting snow, with visibilities approaching 
zero in places, making travel dangerous at times.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-141800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
258 AM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to an inch are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very hazardous, if not
  impossible this morning. Additional damage to trees and power
  lines is possible.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-141800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of
  1 to 2 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous to impossible into
  the afternoon. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-141800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /258 AM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Additional damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ006>010-026>029-141800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$
545 
WWUS43 KLBF 141740
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1240 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD SLOWLY ENDING TODAY...

.The powerful spring storm that produced blizzard conditions
across much of western and north central Nebraska will weaken
through the day. Snow will be ending in the west this morning and
will end across the remainder of the area through the afternoon.
However, very strong north winds will continue through the day,
decreasing gradually over northwestern Nebraska late Saturday
afternoon. Though significant accumulations of snow will
gradually be ending, the combination of existing snow and strong
winds will create blowing and drifting snow, with visibilities
approaching zero in places, making travel dangerous at times.

NEZ022-035-056>058-069-141845-
/O.EXP.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Arthur, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
and Wauneta
1140 AM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Blizzard conditions have ended across the western sandhills and
far southwestern Nebraska. However, some patchy blowing snow will
remain possible this afternoon, especially in open areas. This
will make travel hazardous. 


$$

NEZ004-023-094-141845-
/O.EXP.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
Sheridan-Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Hyannis, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
1240 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /1140 AM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

Blizzard conditions have ended across the northeastern Nebraska
Panhandle and northwestern sandhills. However, some patchy blowing
snow will remain possible this afternoon, especially in open
areas. This will make travel hazardous. 


$$

NEZ005-024-025-150000-
/O.EXT.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Hooker-Thomas-
Including the cities of Valentine, Mullen, Thedford, and Halsey
1240 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /1140 AM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations up to an
  inch are possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska and the central
  Nebraska Sandhills. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Additional damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ036>038-059-070-071-150000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
1240 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of
  around an inch are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous to impossible 
  into the afternoon. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

NEZ006>010-026>029-150000-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
1240 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines 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.

&&

$$

Buttler
837 
WWUS43 KLBF 142355 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
655 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...LATE SEASON BLIZZARD SLOWLY ENDING TODAY...

.The powerful spring storm that produced blizzard conditions
across parts of north central Nebraska will weaken this evening. 

NEZ005-006-008-009-024>027-036-037-059-070-071-150100-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-
McPherson-Logan-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, 
Bassett, Rose, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, North Platte, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
655 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /555 PM MDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Harsh winter weather has ended in this area.

$$

NEZ038-150300-
/O.EXT.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
655 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will gradually subside. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in 
  blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one half inch are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Custer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible
  in some areas due to heavy blowing and drifting snow.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ007-010-028-029-150300-
/O.EXT.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, 
Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
655 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will gradually subside. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in 
  blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Boyd, Holt, Garfield and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible
  in many areas.

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.

&&

$$
655 
WWUS43 KLBF 150257 AAB
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
957 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

NEZ007-010-028-029-038-150400-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, 
Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, and Broken Bow
957 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Harsh winter weather has ended in this area.

$$

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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.