Alert archive / Nebraska / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Feb 18, 2018, 2:56 AM MST for Cherry County, Sheridan County, Nebraska. It took effect at Feb 18, 2018, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 38 hr. 3 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
- Feb 18, 2018, 2:56 AM MST (09:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 18, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2018, 6:48 AM MST
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
Counties Cherry County, NE, Sheridan County, NE
The radar
The North Platte radar (KLNX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 9:00 PM MST | SNOW 2 | 1 W Valentine, NE | |
| Feb 20, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.7 | 1 S Valentine, NE | 2.7 INCHES OF SNOWFALL AS OF 6AM. |
| Feb 20, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 4 | W Valentine, NE | STORM TOTAL OF 4.0 INCHES WITH 0.20 INCHES OF 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, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 183 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2433 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 298 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
408 WWUS43 KLBF 180956 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 356 AM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...Winter storm likely Sunday night into Tuesday morning... .A long duration winter weather event will impact the northeastern Nebraska panhandle and northwestern Sandhills tonight through Tuesday morning. Snow will develop overnight, then again on Monday night. By Tuesday morning, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are likely with local amounts up to a foot possible in the Pine Ridge of northern Sheridan county. Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Tuesday morning and may range from -20 to -30 degrees. NEZ004-094-182200- /O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0002.180219T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.180219T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 356 AM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 /256 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches possible in the Pine Ridge. * WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially overnight Sunday night and Monday night. Some reduction in visibility are expected as well. Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Tonight and Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ005-182200- /O.NEW.KLBF.WS.A.0003.180219T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry- Including the city of Valentine 356 AM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 /256 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Eastern Cherry County. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become difficult, especially late tonight and again on Monday night. Some reductions in visibility are possible as well. Wind chills of may reach around 25 below zero Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
5 follow-up statements
213 WWUS43 KLBF 182003 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 203 PM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...Winter storm likely Tonight into Tuesday morning... .A long duration winter weather event will impact the northeastern Nebraska panhandle and northwestern Sandhills tonight through Tuesday morning. Snow will develop overnight, then again on Monday night. By Tuesday morning, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are likely with local amounts up to a foot possible in the Pine Ridge of northern Sheridan county. Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Tuesday morning and may range from -20 to -30 degrees. NEZ004-094-191000- /O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.180219T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 203 PM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 /103 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and localized amounts around 12 inches near Pine Ridge. A light glaze of ice is expected at the onset of the storm. * WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ005-191000- /O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.180219T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.180220T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry- Including the city of Valentine 203 PM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 /103 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Highest accumulations are expected across northern Cherry County. * WHERE...Eastern Cherry County. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ006>010-022>025-191000- /O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.180220T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas- Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, and Halsey 203 PM CST Sun Feb 18 2018 /103 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. A light glaze of ice is possible at the onset of the winter weather. * WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
957 WWUS43 KLBF 190938 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 338 AM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...Winter storm likely Today into Tuesday morning... .A long duration winter weather event will impact the northeastern Nebraska panhandle and northwestern Sandhills today through Tuesday morning. Snow will develop overnight, then again on Monday night. By Tuesday morning, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are likely with local amounts up to a foot possible in the Pine Ridge of northern Sheridan county. Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Tuesday morning and may range from -20 to -30 degrees. NEZ004-094-192200- /O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 338 AM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 /238 AM MST Mon Feb 19 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ005>010-022>025-192200- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.180220T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas- Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, and Halsey 338 AM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 /238 AM MST Mon Feb 19 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with the heaviest amounts expected in northeastern Cherry county. * WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CLB
652 WWUS43 KLBF 192032 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 232 PM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...Winter Weather Continues Tonight into Tuesday morning... .A long duration winter weather event will continue impact parts of western and north central Nebraska tonight through Tuesday morning. Moderate to occasionally heavy snow will develop overnight and end Tuesday morning. Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches are likely with local amounts up to a foot possible in the Pine Ridge of northern Sheridan county. Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Tuesday morning ranging from 10 below to near 30 below zero. NEZ004-094-201015- /O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 232 PM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 /132 PM MST Mon Feb 19 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and dangerous wind chills of 15 below to near 30 below zero are expected. * WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills approaching 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ026-036-037-201015- /O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.180220T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Blaine-McPherson-Logan- Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, and Stapleton 232 PM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Blaine, McPherson and Logan Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ005>010-022>025-201015- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.180220T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas- Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, and Halsey 232 PM CST Mon Feb 19 2018 /132 PM MST Mon Feb 19 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Localized amounts up to 6 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
249 WWUS43 KLBF 201017 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 417 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...Winter Weather Continues this Morning... NEZ004-094-201800- /O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 417 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 /317 AM MST Tue Feb 20 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Light snow with up to an inch of additional accumulation. * WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ005>010-022>026-036-037-201800- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan- Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, and Stapleton 417 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 /317 AM MST Tue Feb 20 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
221 WWUS43 KLBF 201348 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 748 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...Winter Weather Continues this Morning... NEZ004-094-201500- /O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Sheridan-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 748 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 /648 AM MST Tue Feb 20 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended across the northeastern Nebraska Panhandle and western Sandhills. $$ NEZ005-022>025-036-037-201500- /O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-McPherson-Logan- Including the cities of Valentine, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Tryon, Ringgold, and Stapleton 748 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 /648 AM MST Tue Feb 20 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended across the western Sandhills and portions of north central Nebraska. $$ NEZ006>010-026-201800- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180220T1800Z/ Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine- Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster 748 AM CST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CLB
The office that day
Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2:56 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | LBF | Cherry | 10 hr |
| Feb 18, 1:03 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | LBF | Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Garden, Grant and 7 more | 44 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.