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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

January 20, 201826 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Jan 20, 2018, 2:24 AM MST for 26 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Jan 20, 2018, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 42 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
Jan 20, 2018, 2:24 AM MST (09:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 22, 2018, 11:00 AM MST
In force
42 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 09:30 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, 9:52 AM MSTSNOW 0.54 N Valentine, NEAS OF 9AM 0.5 INCHES OF SNOW.
Jan 21, 10:32 AM MSTSNOW 0.71 S Valentine, NEAS OF 1130 AM CST 0.7 INCHES OF SNOWFALL WITH 0.03 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTSNOW 3.5Lewellen, NE
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTSNOW 55 W Stapleton, NE
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTSNOW 5.18 Wsw Callaway, NESTILL SNOWING PRETTY GOOD
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6Grant, NE
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6N Ellsworth, NE
Jan 21, 12:05 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Imperial, NESTILL SNOWING PRETTY GOOD. 1/2 MILE VISIBILITY
Jan 21, 12:18 PM MSTSNOW 110 Ne Oshkosh, NE
Jan 21, 12:18 PM MSTSNOW 44 W Big Springs, NE
Jan 21, 4:24 PM MSTSNOW 1.62 E North Platte, NESNOW TOTAL SO FAR. VISIBILITY OF 1/2 MILE.
Jan 21, 4:24 PM MSTSNOW 310 Ne Oshkosh, NEVISIBILITY 3/8 TO 1/2 OF A MILE AT TIME OF THE REPORT.
Jan 21, 6:15 PM MSTSNOW 44 W Big Springs, NE
Jan 21, 6:15 PM MSTSNOW 58 Sw Grant, NE
Jan 21, 6:58 PM MSTSNOW 43 Ene North Platte, NESTORM TOTAL AS OF 8 PM CST. STILL SNOWING WITH 1/2 MI. VISBY
Jan 21, 8:11 PM MSTSNOW 52 E North Platte, NETOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF 9 PM CST. STILL SNOWING WITH 1/2 MILE OF VISIBILITY.
Jan 21, 8:11 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 64 Ne North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 8:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 9:15 PM MSTSNOW 6.53 Ne North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 9:25 PM MSTSNOW 5Thedford, NE
Jan 21, 9:34 PM MSTBLIZZARD1 W Merna, NESHERIFF DEPUTY REPORTS NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY ONE MILE WEST OF MERNA.
Jan 21, 10:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.55 N North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 10:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 71 E North Platte, NE
Jan 21, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 83 Ene North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL AND PRELIM STORM TOTAL. STILL SNOWING MODERATELY WITH 1/2 MI VISBY
Jan 22, 2:00 AM MSTHEAVY 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, 2:05 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Long Pine, NE
Jan 22, 4:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.1Valentine, NESWE 0.35 IN.
Jan 22, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.51 S Valentine, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 6.11 W Valentine, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 75 Sse Hershey, NE
Jan 22, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 11.43 Ene North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 5:58 AM MSTBLIZZARDWellfleet, NENEDOR HAS CLOSED HIGHWAY 83 BETWEEN NEBRASKA 23 AND OPAL ROAD.
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.52 W Ogallala, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.515 Se Stockville, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 5S Arthur, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.520 Nne Burwell, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 62 Ssw Burwell, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 63 S Lamar, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 811 Ene Tryon, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 81 Nw Hayes Center, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 8Nnw Maywood, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 8.5Ese Ansley, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 99 Ene Chappell, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 99 Nw Anselmo, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 105 W Stapleton, NE
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 10.51 W North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 11.2Madrid, NE
Jan 22, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 11.68 Sw Madrid, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:26 AM MSTSNOW 138 Sw Grant, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON FACEBOOK
Jan 22, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 102 Se Anselmo, NE24 HOUR TOTAL, 1.25 LIQUID PRECIPITATION
Jan 22, 6:45 AM MSTSNOW 1010 S Arnold, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 6:58 AM MSTSNOW 8.3Brady, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4Newport, NE
Jan 22, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.52 S Mullen, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 7.516 Sw Mullen, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA, 2 TO 3 FOOT DRIFTS
Jan 22, 8:45 AM MSTSNOW 8.21 W North Platte, NE24 HOUR TOTAL
Jan 22, 8:51 AM MSTSNOW 3.510 Ne Oshkosh, NE24 HOUR TOTAL, 0.24 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION
Jan 22, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 5Arthur, NESNOWFALL OF 5.0 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AND 0.30 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Jan 22, 9:04 AM MSTSNOW 8Elsie, NE24 HOUR TOTAL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Jan 22, 9:09 AM MSTSNOW 53 Sw Atkinson, NE24 HOUR TOTAL, 0.55 INCHES LIQUID PRECIPITATION

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, 9.4 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 00:00Z on 2018-01-20Temperature 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°0°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 2018-01-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -180 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2677 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-180 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

170 
WWUS43 KLBF 200924
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
324 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains this weekend,
bringing accumulating snow and blustery winds. The heaviest snow
will occur generally from Sunday afternoon to early Monday
morning. Preparations for significant snow and blowing snow 
should be undertaken. Also, freezing drizzle may precede the 
accumulating snow Sunday morning across southwest and central 
Nebraska.

NEZ024-036-058-069-202330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Hooker-McPherson-Perkins-Chase-
Including the cities of Mullen, Tryon, Ringgold, Grant, Champion,
Enders, Imperial, and Wauneta
324 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 /224 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Hooker, McPherson, Perkins and Chase Counties.

* WHEN...5 PM MST today to 5 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Freezing drizzle is possible
  early Sunday morning, which would create slick conditions 
  before the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

$$

NEZ004-005-022-023-035-056-057-094-202330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.180121T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Arthur-Deuel-Keith-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Arthur, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, 
Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
324 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 /224 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Nebraska.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  patchy blowing and drifting snow. Freezing drizzle is possible
  Sunday morning south of Highway 2, which would create slick 
  conditions before the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This 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.

$$

NEZ006>010-025>029-037-038-059-070-071-202330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-
Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Stapleton, Broken Bow, North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, 
Eustis, and Maywood
324 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches
  are expected.

* WHERE...Western and north central Nebraska.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Freezing drizzle is possible
  Sunday morning south of Highway 2, which would create slick 
  conditions before the 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.

$$
8 follow-up statements
771 
WWUS43 KLBF 202118
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
318 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains this weekend,
bringing accumulating snow and blustery winds. The heaviest snow
will occur generally from Sunday afternoon to early Monday
morning. Preparations for significant snow and blowing snow
should be undertaken. Also, freezing drizzle may precede the
accumulating snow Sunday morning across southwest and central
Nebraska.

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056>058-069-094-210530-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
Wauneta, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
318 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 /218 PM MST Sat Jan 20 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. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Western and north central Nebraska.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and blizzard like conditions.
  Freezing drizzle is possible Sunday morning south of Highway 2,
  which would create slick conditions before the 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.

$$

NEZ006>010-025>029-037-038-059-070-071-210530-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-
Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Stapleton, Broken Bow, North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, 
Eustis, and Maywood
318 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches. Localized
  amounts up to 16 inches could be expected along and east of a
  line from Broken Bow to ONeill.

* WHERE...Western and north central Nebraska.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and blizzard like 
  conditions. Freezing drizzle is possible early Sunday morning, 
  which would create slick conditions before the 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.

$$

kulik
273 
WWUS43 KLBF 210345
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
945 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

.A winter storm will move across the Central Plains overnight
tonight into Monday morning, bringing accumulating snow and 
blustery winds. The heaviest snow will occur generally from Sunday
afternoon to early Monday morning. Preparations for significant 
snow and blowing snow should be undertaken. Also, freezing drizzle
may precede the accumulating snow Sunday morning across southwest
and central Nebraska.

NEZ004-005-022>024-035-036-056>058-069-094-211100-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Chase-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, Champion, Enders, Imperial,
Wauneta, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
945 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 /845 PM MST Sat Jan 20 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. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches 
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and blizzard like conditions.
  Freezing drizzle is possible Sunday morning south of Highway 2,
  which will lead to slick conditions on roadways before the onset
  of 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>010-025>029-037-038-059-070-071-211100-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.180121T1200Z-180122T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-
Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Stapleton, Broken Bow, North Platte, Hayes Center, Curtis, 
Eustis, and Maywood
945 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  to near impossible travel conditions, including during the 
  morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and blizzard like conditions.
  Freezing drizzle is possible early Sunday morning which will
  lead to slick roadways before the onset of 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.

$$

Buttler
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.

$$
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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS North Platte, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 19, 10:31 PM MST, 3 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 19, 10:31 PM MST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1131 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 305 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018

Quiet weather is expected over the next day ahead of a busy end to
the weekend. Dry weather is expected through noon Saturday with no
expected impacts to our forecast area. Precipitation begins to move
into the area shortly after noon Saturday beginning across northern
Sheridan county. At this time, precipitation is expected to start
off as rain or a rain/snow mix as daytime high temperatures rise
into the mid-30s. Precipitation will slowly change over to all snow
as temperatures drop to near freezing towards sunset. The majority
of the next system will arrive after 6pm Saturday as it moves off
the Rockies and impacts the rest of the forecast area.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Friday)
Issued at 305 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018

A storm system located across the Great Basin early Saturday
evening, will track east overnight and exhibit a neutral tilt as a
closed low develops just east of the Four Corners. A broad
deformation zone will extend from sern Wy/nctrl CO into
northwestern Nebraska overnight. This deformation band is
forecast to persist Sunday morning west of Valentine through
Ogallala an could easily drop 2-3 inches of snowfall in that time
period alone. The upper low is forecast to deepen in swrn KS
early Sunday afternoon and track into north cntrl KS early Sunday
evening. This will be favorable for a deformation band and TROWAL
to develop near and east of a line from North Platte through
Ainsworth.

The models also suggest jet coupling and all this sets the stage
for the potential of heavy snowfall. This will be a fairly large
winter storm and even though the upper low will track northeast
near 18 kts, the size of the system means accumulating snow could
last for up to 18 hours. Confidence has increased sufficiently
that we expanded the winter storm watch too include all counties
in western and north central Nebraska.

The rapidly deepening low will also promote areas of blowing snow
Sunday afternoon through Monday as north wind gusts in excess of
30 mph develop, and even increase slightly to 35 mph Sunday night.
The blowing snow and the potential impacts will be considered in
any upgrade to an advisory or warning.

Snow totals, continued to follow the overall blended model
guidance. This suggests a general 5-7" of snow accumulations
across the CWA. Higher amounts from 6 to 9 inches are possible
east of Arnold through Ainsworth. These forecast values will
change.

The system will pull east of the CWA by Monday afternoon, with
mainly dry conditions forecast.  We did trend  temperatures for next
week downward from the guidance as we expect widespread snow
cover, and highs no warmer than the mid to upper 30s, then colder
by Friday in the upper 20s to low 30s and a chance for snow as the
next potential system arrives.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1131 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018

For the KLBF terminal: Expect broken high clouds to continue over
the next 24 hours at the KLBF terminal. Some lower CIGS may push
into the area Saturday evening. At this time, the lower ceilings
are expected after 06z Sunday. For the KVTN terminal: Broken high
clouds will gradually lower Saturday evening with MVFR cigs
possible toward 06z Sunday.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening
for NEZ024-036-058-069.

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
for NEZ006>010-025>029-037-038-059-070-071.

Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday evening
for NEZ004-005-022-023-035-056-057-094.

&&

SHORT TERM...Kulik
LONG TERM...Roberg
AVIATION...Buttler
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 19, 1:58 PM MST, 12 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
258 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-202100-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
258 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 /158 PM MST Fri Jan 19 2018/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and
north central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

Snow is likely late Saturday through Sunday night as a strong
system moves into the central Plains. A Winter Storm Watch is in
effect all of western and north central Nebraska through Monday
morning. Snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches are possible. Heavy
snow rates and strong winds Sunday and Sunday night will cause
reduced visibilities and blowing snow. Extra caution should be
used if traveling Sunday through Monday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

Get your weather, hydrological, and climate information at
http://www.weather.gov/northplatte

kulik

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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.