Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Omaha, NE
NWS Omaha, NE issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2018, 3:58 AM CST for 20 counties in Nebraska; Monona County, Iowa. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 27 hr. 38 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2018, 3:58 AM CST (09:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2018, 9:05 PM CST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Omaha, NE
All 21 counties
Monona County, IA, Antelope County, NE, Boone County, NE, Burt County, NE, Butler County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Dodge County, NE, Knox County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Platte County, NE, Saline County, NE, Saunders County, NE, Seward County, NE, Stanton County, NE, Thurston County, NE, Washington County, NE, Wayne County, NE
The radar
The Omaha radar (KOAX), 75 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
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.6 | 3 W Norfolk, NE | |
| Jan 22, 6:54 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 2 E Tilden, NE | VERY POOR OR NO VISIBILITY. TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED. NO SNOW AMOUNT GIVEN. |
| Jan 22, 6:54 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Neligh, NE | SNOW AMOUNT UNKNOWN. 3-4 FOOT DRIFTS ALREADY. TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED. |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 7 S Verdel, NE | |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Neligh, NE | |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.6 | Bloomfield, NE | |
| Jan 22, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 8 Ene Wayne, NE | |
| Jan 22, 7:40 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Columbus, NE | ZERO VISIBILITY REPORTED. COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS PULLING OFF SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT OFF THE ROAD AT THIS TIME. |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Lyons, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.7 | 1 Nw West Point, NE | |
| Jan 22, 8:27 AM CST | SNOW 1.3 | 5 Ne Garland, NE | |
| Jan 22, 9:22 AM CST | SNOW 9 | 3 S Columbus, NE | |
| Jan 22, 9:22 AM CST | SNOW 9 | 3 S Columbus, NE | |
| Jan 22, 9:48 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ese Norfolk, NE | ZERO VISIBILITY REPORTED. |
| Jan 22, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Beaver Crossing, NE | |
| Jan 22, 10:04 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Sse Waverly, NE | STATE PATROL REPORTING BARELY 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY ON I80. |
| Jan 22, 10:41 AM CST | SNOW 11 | Verdigre, NE | VERY HARD TO MEASURE DUE TO HIGH WINDS. |
| Jan 22, 11:18 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Sw Inglewood, NE | |
| Jan 22, 11:39 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 5 Ne Garland, NE | |
| Jan 22, 11:40 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 Sse Goehner, NE | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 22, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 1 | 2 E Lincoln, NE | |
| Jan 22, 12:28 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Scribner, NE | SOME TREE BRANCHES DOWN. |
| Jan 22, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 1 | 5 S Lincoln, NE | |
| Jan 22, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Stanton, NE | 4-5 FOOT DRIFTS. MANY MOTORISTS STRANDED IN VEHICLES. |
| Jan 22, 12:47 PM CST | SNOW 14 | 3 Ese Norfolk, NE | MEASURED WITH A RULER. CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. |
| Jan 22, 1:16 PM CST | SNOW 1.3 | 3 Ssw Lincoln, NE | |
| Jan 22, 1:21 PM CST | SNOW 11.8 | North Bend, NE | POWER HAS BEEN OUT FOR THE LAST 5 HOURS. |
| Jan 22, 1:29 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Fremont, NE | |
| Jan 22, 1:30 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 Sse Lincoln, NE | |
| Jan 22, 1:30 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Scribner, NE | 3 FOOT SNOW DRIFTS. |
| Jan 22, 1:34 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Duncan, NE | HARD TO MEASURE, OBSERVER REPORTED 10+. 5-6 FOOT DRIFTS. |
| Jan 22, 5:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Albion, NE | |
| Jan 22, 5:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Norfolk, NE | |
| Jan 22, 5:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Seward, NE | |
| Jan 22, 5:26 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 Sw David City, NE | |
| Jan 22, 5:30 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Arlington, NE | SCHOOL OFFICIAL. |
| Jan 22, 6:21 PM CST | SNOW 17 | 2 Nw Wynot, NE | RELAYED BY MEDIA. PUBLIC REPORT 3 MI. SE OF ST. JAMES. LOCATION ESTIMATED. |
| Jan 22, 6:30 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 2 S Wahoo, NE |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 74 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
- 1484 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 235 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
552 WWUS43 KOAX 210958 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 358 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong storm system will move into the Plains today and exit to the east Monday night. Snow is expected to begin this evening in northeast Nebraska, and become heavy overnight. Strong north winds of 25 to 45 mph will accompany the snow there, causing blizzard conditions and nearly impossible travel. Farther to the southeast, a wintry mix of precipitation including sleet and freezing rain will turn to snow later tonight, and be accompanied by strong winds. NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-211800- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.W.0002.180121T2100Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 358 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska, mainly along and northwest of a line from Columbus to West Point and Macy. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 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. $$ NEZ015-033-211800- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Thurston-Cuming- Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, and Wisner 358 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Thurston and Cuming Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ043-NEZ034-043-044-050-065-211800- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Butler-Seward- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, David City, Seward, and Milford 358 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation including freezing rain and sleet will change to snow by sunrise Monday. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Blowing and drifting snow is likely as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ NEZ051-211800- /O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Saunders- Including the cities of Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 358 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation including freezing rain and sleet will change to snow around sunrise Monday. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Blowing and drifting snow is likely as well. * WHERE...Saunders County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
7 follow-up statements
403 WWUS43 KOAX 212001 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong storm system will move from the central plains tonight and into the mid Mississippi Valley by Monday evening. Snow is expected to begin later this evening in northeast Nebraska, and spread southeast tonight through Monday. Snow will become heavy late tonight into Monday morning across parts of eastern Nebraska north of I-80 and extend into parts of west central and northwest Iowa. Strong north winds of 25 to 45 mph will develop overnight and continue into Monday across the area. The strong winds will result in blizzard conditions and nearly impossible travel in much of northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa. Farther to the southeast, a wintry mix of precipitation including sleet and freezing rain will turn to snow by Monday morning. IAZ043-NEZ034-043-044-050-051-220415- /O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Butler-Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST 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. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 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. $$ NEZ045-220415- /O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Washington- Including the city of Blair 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Washington County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NEZ015-033-220415- /O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Thurston-Cuming- Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, and Wisner 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 17 inches are expected. * WHERE...Thurston and Cuming Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 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. $$ NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-220415- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ055-056-069-NEZ052-053-066-067-078-088-089-220415- /O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Jefferson-Gage- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, and Beatrice 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ NEZ065-220415- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Seward- Including the cities of Seward and Milford 201 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice and snow will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Seward County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Fobert
357 WWUS43 KOAX 220350 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong storm system will move from the central plains tonight and into the mid Mississippi Valley by Monday evening. Snow is expected to begin later this evening in northeast Nebraska, and spread southeast tonight through Monday. Snow will become heavy late tonight into Monday morning across parts of eastern Nebraska north of I-80 and extend into parts of west central and northwest Iowa. Strong north winds of 25 to 45 mph will develop overnight and continue into Monday across the area. The strong winds will result in blizzard conditions and nearly impossible travel in much of northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa. Farther to the southeast, a wintry mix of precipitation including sleet and freezing rain will turn to snow by Monday morning. IAZ055-NEZ052-221200- /O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Douglas- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Omaha 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Blowing snow too. Plan on difficult travel conditions to develop during the morning and continue in the afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas County. In Iowa, Harrison County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * 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 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. $$ NEZ065-066-078-221200- /O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0900Z-180123T0000Z/ Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Seward, Lancaster and Saline Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ043-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050-051-221200- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0600Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 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. $$ NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-221200- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Additional snow accumulations of 11 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NEZ068-090-092-221200- /O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0000Z/ Otoe-Johnson-Pawnee- Including the cities of Nebraska City, Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches are expected. * WHERE...Otoe, Johnson and Pawnee Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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. $$ IAZ056-069-NEZ053-067-088-089-221200- /O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0000Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Sarpy-Cass-Jefferson-Gage- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Fairbury, and Beatrice 950 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Zapotocny
131 WWUS43 KOAX 221037 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 437 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TODAY... .Snow is expected to increase in intensity this morning across northeast Nebraska. Some thundersnow is possible at times, which could lead to snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour for short periods. A gradual chance from rain to snow will occur from northwest to southeast across the rest of eastern Nebraska and west central Iowa through late morning. Snow amounts will taper off from over 10 inches in northeast Nebraska to around 2 inches near and southeast of Interstate 80. Along with the snow, north winds are forecast to increase into the 25 to 45 mph range which will cause very hazardous driving conditions in reduced visibilities. IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050-051-221845- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 437 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions increasing through the morning. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. $$ NEZ065-066-078-221845- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 437 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions becoming widespread by late morning. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Seward, Lancaster and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ055-NEZ052-221845- /O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Douglas- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Omaha 437 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Rain changing to snow by late morning or early afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially during the afternoon. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas County. In Iowa, Harrison County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. 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. $$ IAZ056-069-NEZ053-067-068-088>090-092-221845- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson- Pawnee- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 437 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Rain will change to snow by early afternoon. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
623 WWUS43 KOAX 221451 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TODAY... .Snow will continue to increase in coverage this morning across northeast Nebraska. Some thundersnow is being reported at times, which could lead to snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour for short periods. A gradual change from rain to snow will occur from northwest to southeast across the rest of southeastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa through late morning. Snow amounts will taper off from over 10 inches in northeast Nebraska to around 2 inches in far southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Along with the snow, north winds are forecast to increase into the 25 to 45 mph range with gusts as high as 60 mph in northeast nebraska, which will cause very hazardous driving conditions in reduced visibilities. NEZ053-230000- /O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KOAX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Sarpy- Including the cities of Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches in western parts of the county. * WHERE...Sarpy County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility at times. Wind combined with snow loading on trees and power lines may cause tree damage and power outages. 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. $$ IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050-051-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and widespread heavy snow. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected with localized amounts greater than 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. The combination of heavy snow and wind may cause damage to trees and power lines, and may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ NEZ065-066-078-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and widespread heavy snow. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected with the highest amounts in northern portions of these counties. * WHERE...Seward, Lancaster and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. The combination of heavy snow and wind may cause damage to trees and power lines, and may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ055-NEZ052-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Douglas- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Omaha 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches in northern and western parts of these counties. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas County. In Iowa, Harrison County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility at times. Wind combined with snow loading on trees and power lines may cause tree damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ079-090-NEZ091-230000- /O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Mills-Fremont-Nemaha- Including the cities of Glenwood, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, and Auburn 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Rain will change this morning or early this afternoon. Plan on hazardous road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Nemaha County. In Iowa, Mills and Fremont Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility 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. $$ IAZ056-069-NEZ067-068-088>090-092-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Cass-Otoe-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 851 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Rain will change this morning or early this afternoon. Plan on hazardous road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 40 mph at times this afternoon will cause significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
109 WWUS43 KOAX 222120 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 320 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TODAY... .Bands of heavy to moderate snow and strong northwest winds will continue across parts of eastern Nebraska through the remainder of the afternoon before ending and diminishing later tonight. Any additional snowfall will likely be in the 1 to 3 inch range. Hazardous travel conditions may extend into the evening in some areas that experienced significant snow and drifting today with reports of stranded vehicles in several locations received here. IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050-051-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 320 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. $$ NEZ065-066-078-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 320 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Seward, Lancaster and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ055-NEZ052-053-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Douglas-Sarpy- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista 320 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of moderate snow with wind gusts to 45 mph. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties. In Iowa, Harrison County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. $$ IAZ056-069-079-090-NEZ067-068-088>092-230000- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Cass-Otoe-Jefferson-Gage- Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 320 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring with wind gusts to 45 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Fobert
358 WWUS43 KOAX 222253 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 453 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Snow and Blowing Snow Continues with Blizzard Conditions... IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050-051-230400- /O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan 453 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * 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. $$ NEZ065-066-078-230400- /O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 453 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well along with power outages. * WHERE...Seward, Lancaster and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ055-NEZ052-053-230400- /O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.180123T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Harrison-Douglas-Sarpy- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista 453 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow has occurred with blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well along with power outages. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties. In Iowa, Harrison County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * 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. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ056-069-079-090-NEZ067-068-088>092-230400- /O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Cass-Otoe-Jefferson-Gage- Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 453 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Zapotocny
423 WWUS43 KOAX 230305 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 905 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050-051-065-066-078- 230415- /O.CAN.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Seward-Lancaster-Saline- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Crete, and Wilber 905 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The accumulating snow has moved out and the visibilities have improved, therefore the blizzard warning has been cancelled. Due to the snow already on the ground and continued winds, winter driving conditions will continue overnight. $$ IAZ055-056-069-079-090-NEZ052-053-067-068-088>092-230415- /O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0400Z/ Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass- Otoe-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, and Table Rock 905 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light snow will continue to diminish to flurries over the next couple of hours and visibilities have improved, therefore the winter weather advisory has been cancelled. Due to the snow already on the ground and continued winds, winter driving conditions will continue overnight with icy and slick spots. $$ Zapotocny
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Omaha, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Jan 21, 3:45 AM CST, 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 21, 3:45 AM CST, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
345 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 329 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018
Major winter storm to impact much of Nebraska tonight and Monday,
and will impact northeast Nebraska with Blizzard conditions in heavy
snow and strong winds. Have hoisted a Blizzard Warning for areas
along and northwest of a line from Columbus to West Point and
Macy.
Models remain in fairly decent agreement again this morning
regarding track and timing of system, and with axis of heaviest
snowfall stretching from southwest to northeast Nebraska and into
southern Minnesota. Upper system was currently deepening in the Four
Corners region, and will emerge into western Kansas later this
afternoon before swinging through northeast Kansas then northern
Missouri on Monday. Attendant surface low is forecast to take a
similar path, placing much of Nebraska in favored precipitation
regime left of the track.
Increasing theta-e advection was noted this morning from the
Southern Plains into the Mid Missouri River Valley region as
diffluent mid level flow was overspreading the Plains. Areas of
low clouds and fog have resulted as surface dew points in the
middle and upper 30s have overspread much of the southern half of
our CWA. In fact, much of eastern Nebraska and all of southwest
Iowa were solidly above freezing this morning, and this should
hold most of the day. With deepening low level moisture and mid
level ascent, expect increasing chances for drizzle over much of
our area this morning and afternoon. However freezing drizzle
should not be an issue save for a small part of northeast Nebraska
where temperatures may hang close to freezing today.
Strong isentropic upglide leading to enhanced precipitation
potential will begin today in western Nebraska and spread into
central Nebraska this afternoon, just a bit slower than earlier
thinking. Forecast soundings suggest a late afternoon but more
likely early evening saturation of atmosphere in northeast
Nebraska when snow is expected to begin there as layer
temperatures cool. Impressive ageostrophic vertical circulation is
noted between 06Z and 12Z when cross-sections of theta-e lapse
rates and saturated EPV suggest convective snows are likely.
Perhaps a rumble of thunder? Various snow accumulation methods
including Garcia, Cobb, and straight QPF/Snow Ratio calculations
indicate double digit snowfall is likely, with a large part of
northeast Nebraska northwest of a Columbus to Macy line seeing 8
to 15 inches of snow before ending Monday afternoon.
Also, strong north winds are expected to begin this evening when
forecast soundings show unidirectional and increasing flow with
height, producing an efficient momentum transfer regime. Boundary
layer average winds of 30-35 mph with occasional gusts over 45 mph
are likely, especially during time of heaviest snowfall. Travel will
be impossible after midnight, and will likely continue to be,
well into Monday morning before snow begins to taper off a bit.
Blowing and drifting snow should continue through the afternoon as
well.
To the southeast things are much more tricky. Strong warm advection
through a deep layer of the atmosphere will maintain liquid
precipitation for good part of the evening, with a gradual change to
mixed precipitation then snow overnight. Will likely see a stripe of
sleet or freezing rain as colder air begins to undercut warmer air
aloft as strong north winds overspread the area. The combination of
the mixed precip potential initially, then a change to snow with
accumulations in the 2 to 5 inch range on Monday, and the strong
north winds, mean at least a Winter Weather Advisory is needed just
southeast of the Blizzard Warning. If the change to snow occurs
earlier, then an upgrade to winter storm or blizzard warning may be
needed there.
Then farther southeast, areas around Interstate 80 in Nebraska, and
much of southwest Iowa should remain mainly liquid through 12Z
Monday before the change begins. We could also have a rumble of
thunder or two overnight as models paint and area of elevated
instability across southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. A brief
period of freezing rain or sleet will change to snow through the
morning, and in the early afternoon in far southeast Nebraska and
southwest Iowa. Given the later change to snow, most areas near
and south and southeast of the Interstate will likely hold at an
inch or two of snow. This may be enough for an advisory on Monday
given the strong north winds. And if there is a little more
freezing rain than expected, or the change to snow occurs earlier
leading to increased snow amounts, headlines will definitely be
needed.
The snow will end from west to east through the afternoon and
evening Monday, and may linger past midnight in western Iowa. Colder
temps will follow for Tuesday, but not drastically colder as with
the few systems we've had this winter.
.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Saturday)
Issued at 329 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018
A milder pattern is setting up for much of the work week. Mid level
ridging is expected by Wednesday and Thursday ahead of another
trough swinging through the Rockies. 850 temps rise above 0C and
southerly flow should dominate both those days. The next shot of
precip comes Friday into Saturday as Rockies trough moves through
the Plains. It looks warm enough for rain Friday, with perhaps a
little snow on the back side for Saturday. Still a long way out.
Let's get through Monday first.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday evening)
Issued at 547 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018
The stratus is making northward progress. MVFR ceilings this
tonight at KLNK and KOMA. Deteriorating conditions at KOFK later
tonight...especially after 10Z. The clouds will hold temperatures
up and for now think any of the light precipitation would be
drizzle. North of the stratus...temperatures should drop off, but
this looks more to be north of KOMA and KLNK and low confidence
there is enough lift as far north as KOFK and have some mvfr fog
then mvfr vsbys. Progs lower cigs to IFR and will need to monitor
trends, however so far have been way too low on cig forecasts.
&&
.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday
for NEZ034-043-044-050-051-065.
Blizzard Warning from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday for
NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042.
IA...Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday
for IAZ043.
&&
SHORT TERM...Dergan
LONG TERM...Dergan
AVIATION...ZapotocnyHazardous weather outlook, Jan 20, 4:31 PM CST, 11 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 431 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-211245- Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- 431 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday Patchy freezing drizzle is possible tonight and Sunday morning over much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. A light glaze of ice could develop on sidewalks, parking lots, and secondary roadways. Snow chances will increase over northeast Nebraska by mid to late Sunday afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Saturday A mixture of precipitation is expected Sunday night, with that transitioning over to snow. The snow may be heavy at times Sunday night into Monday, with considerable blowing snow and near blizzard conditions. Significant snow accumulations are possible. Light ice accumulations are possible as well. Snow should be ending late Monday afternoon into Monday evening with blowing snow slowly diminishing. The track and timing of this system could still need some adjusting as we move closer to Sunday night, so stay up to date with the latest forecasts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight or Sunday. IAZ043-NEZ015-033-034-043-044-050-065-211245- Monona-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Butler-Seward- 431 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday Patchy freezing drizzle or drizzle will be possible tonight into Sunday morning over much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Temperatures should be a few degrees either side of freezing so surface temperatures will determine the precipitation type. A light glaze of ice could develop on sidewalks, parking lots, and secondary roadways. The precipitation Sunday should transition over to light rain or drizzle. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Saturday A variety of winter weather is expected Sunday night as a storm system moves through the region. A mix of rain, snow and light freezing rain are possible Sunday night, with a trend toward mainly snow late. Snow, possibly heavy at times, could continue Monday, along with areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Snow should be ending by Monday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight or Sunday. IAZ055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ045-051>053-066>068-078-088>093- 211245- Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page- Washington-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson- 431 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Iowa... east central Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday Patchy drizzle or freezing drizzle will be possible tonight into Sunday morning over much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Temperatures should be a few degrees either side of freezing so surface temperatures will determine the precipitation type. A light glaze of ice could develop on some sidewalks, parking lots, and secondary roadways. The southern parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa could remain at or above freezing tonight. Most of the area should warm above freezing by late Sunday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Saturday A variety of winter weather is expected from Sunday night into Monday as a storm system moves through the region. A mix of rain, snow and light freezing rain are possible Sunday night into Monday morning, with a trend toward mainly snow mixed with rain by Monday afternoon. Areas that accumulate snow will also have areas of blowing snow, and reduced visibility. Snow should be ending Monday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight or Sunday.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Omaha, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 3:58 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | OAX | Burt, Butler, Cass, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas and 11 more | 41 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.