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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS North Platte, NE

November 29, 2019Boyd County, Holt County, Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Nov 29, 2019, 2:32 PM CST for Boyd County, Holt County, Nebraska. It took effect at Nov 30, 2019, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 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
Nov 29, 2019, 2:32 PM CST (20:32 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 1, 2019, 8:59 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Boyd County, NE, Holt County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 168 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:33 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
Nov 30, 2:45 PM CSTSNOW 08 Sw Amelia, NEVISIBILITY HAS FALLEN BELOW 1/4 MILE FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR
Nov 30, 4:34 PM CSTSNOW 08 Sw Amelia, NEHEAVY BLOWING SNOW HAS REDUCED VISIBILITY WELL BELOW 1 MILE FOR THE PAST 3 HOURS.
Dec 1, 9:02 AM CSTSNOW 3Atkinson, NEBLOWING SNOW AND DRIFTS OBSERVED ALSO

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 229 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2019-11-29Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2019-11-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 148 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
129 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

323 
WWUS43 KLBF 292032
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
232 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY...

NEZ007-300445-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0004.191130T1800Z-191201T1800Z/
Boyd-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, and Lynch
232 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Boyd County.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023-024-094-300445-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.191130T0600Z-191201T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
232 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019 /132 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 15 inches. The heaviest snow accumulation will be along and
  north of Highway 20 west of Valentine through Hay Springs. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Eastern Cherry and 
  Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-025-300445-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.191130T1500Z-191201T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Thedford, and Halsey
232 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 7 inches. The heaviest snow accumulations will be near the
  South Dakota border. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Rock, Brown, Thomas and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ010-300445-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0023.191130T1800Z-191201T1800Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Oneill and Atkinson
232 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf

Taylor
6 follow-up statements
460 
WWUS43 KLBF 301003
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
403 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY...

NEZ010-302215-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0023.191130T1800Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0004.191130T1800Z-191201T1800Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Oneill and Atkinson
403 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-023-024-094-302215-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
403 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019 /303 AM MST Sat Nov 30 2019/

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 
  to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Eastern Cherry and 
  Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-025-302215-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.191130T1500Z-191201T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Thedford, and Halsey
403 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Rock, Brown, Thomas and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ007-302215-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.191130T1800Z-191201T1800Z/
Boyd-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, and Lynch
403 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Boyd County.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
565 
WWUS43 KLBF 302028
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
228 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY...

NEZ004-005-023-024-094-010430-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
228 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019 /128 PM MST Sat Nov 30 2019/

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Eastern Cherry and 
  Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-025-010430-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Thedford, and Halsey
228 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Rock, Brown, Thomas and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ007-010-010430-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Boyd-Holt-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, 
and Atkinson
228 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Boyd and Holt Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf

Taylor
844 
WWUS43 KLBF 010408
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1008 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN
NEBRASKA THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

NEZ004-005-023-024-094-011200-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
1008 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019 /908 PM MST Sat Nov 30 2019/

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to 2 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Eastern Cherry and 
  Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-025-011200-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Thomas-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Thedford, and Halsey
1008 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to 2 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Rock, Brown, Thomas and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ007-010-011200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Boyd-Holt-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, 
and Atkinson
1008 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 2 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Boyd and Holt Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
015 
WWUS43 KLBF 010922
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
322 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

NEZ004-005-023>025-094-011200-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.191201T0922Z-191201T1200Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
322 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019 /222 AM MST Sun Dec 1 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
EARLY THIS MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Reduced
  visibilities as low as one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Nebraska and the northwest
  Sandhills.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-011500-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.191201T0922Z-191201T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, and Rose
322 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Reduced
  visibilities as low as one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Brown and Rock Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ007-010-011500-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Boyd-Holt-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, 
and Atkinson
322 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Reduced
  visibilities as low as one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Boyd and Holt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
600 
WWUS43 KLBF 011210
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
610 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

NEZ005-024-025-094-011500-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0025.191201T1210Z-191201T1500Z/
Eastern Cherry-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
610 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019 /510 AM MST Sun Dec 1 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Cherry, Hooker, Thomas and Western Cherry 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-023-011315-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191201T1200Z/
Sheridan-Grant-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, and Hyannis
510 AM MST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Conditions have improved allowing the advisory to expire. Patchy
drifting snow will be possible through the morning hours.

$$

NEZ007-010-011500-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Boyd-Holt-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, 
and Atkinson
610 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Holt and Boyd Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-011500-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, and Rose
610 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Rock, Brown and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* IMPACTS..Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
548 
WWUS43 KLBF 011459
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
859 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

NEZ007-010-011600-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Boyd-Holt-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, 
and Atkinson
859 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Occasional light snow, blowing snow and drifting snow continues 
across the region but the threat of significant winter storm 
conditions has ended. Weather conditions will continue to improve 
today.

$$

NEZ005-024-025-094-011600-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Eastern Cherry-Hooker-Thomas-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
859 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019 /759 AM MST Sun Dec 1 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Patches of blowing snow and drifting snow continue across the 
region but the threat of significant winter weather has ended. 
Weather conditions will continue to improve today.

$$

NEZ006-008-009-011600-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-191201T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, and Rose
859 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Occasional light snow and blowing snow continue across the region
but the threat of significant winter weather has ended. Weather 
conditions will continue to improve today.


$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf

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 Nov 29, 11:09 AM CST, 3 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 29, 11:09 AM CST, 3 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1109 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 430 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

Active weather will continue across the region through Saturday.
Freezing drizzle and freezing fog will continue through this morning
leading to a light glaze on area roadways and trees. Minor travel
concerns are possible as untreated roadways could become slippery. A
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for this freezing drizzle
until 15Z.

The next major winter system will impact the area on Friday night
and Saturday. This strong low pressure system will bring rain, snow,
and strong winds to much of north central and western Nebraska.

Warmer temperatures will surge in ahead of a cold front with
precipitation becoming either drizzle or light rain. The warmest
temperatures at some locations today may even occur after sunset
Friday night. As the cold front tracks across the region and colder
air filters in behind, precipitation will begin to become a
rain/snow mixture and eventually all snow by 6AM CST Saturday. Snow
will be heaviest across the north (generally north of Highway 2).
Here, snow will taper from near 11 inches across northern Sheridan
county to an inch along a line from Oshkosh to Bartlett. For points
south of this line, expect under an inch of snow accumulation.

In addition to snow accumulations, this system will also bring the
potential for extremely strong winds. As the low develops and
strengthens over Nebraska, the pressure gradient will tighten
resulting in strong surface winds. The strongest winds will likely
be between 9am CST and 6pm CST. During this timeframe, gusts up to
55 to 65 mph could be seen across southwest Nebraska. Strong winds
will add an additional concern across northern Nebraska where
several inches of snow are expected. Blowing and drifting snow as
well as visibility reductions are anticipated on Saturday. If
traveling, expect snow covered and slippery roadways.

Important changes to headlines have occurred during this forecast
package. Have gone ahead and issued a high wind warning for
locations that are expected to see gusts up to 55 mph, but not
expected to get much snow (generally across southwest Nebraska). For
locations across the north, have issued a blizzard warning as
blowing snow and winds up to 60mph are expected to drop visibility
to 1/4 mile or less. Please see the latest headline products for
additional information.

Some concerns with the forecast include the potential to get more
snow further south which could mean additional counties may need to
be added to the blizzard warning in the future. It's important to
note that there is no snowfall requirement for blizzard warnings.
Knowing this, even points south of that Oshkosh to Bartlett line
that will only see up to an inch of snow could potentially reach
blizzard criteria. Will need to reevaluate this over the next
forecast cycle and adjust as necessary.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 430 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

Gusty winds will slowly diminish throughout Saturday evening as the
low pressure system pushes off to the northeast and the pressure
gradient loosens. Gusts up to 40 to 50 mph could still be seen
across much of the region before gusts diminish altogether.
Precipitation will also continue through Saturday evening and into
Sunday morning across the north. Light additional snowfall is
expected (near 1 inch). Blowing snow will remain a concern through
Saturday night before winds decrease on Sunday.

Quieter weather returns on Sunday as high pressure builds into the
central Plains. This high will bring pleasant weather to north
central Nebraska through next week. A quick moving shortwave moving
off the Rockies will result in precipitation Thursday moving across
northern Kansas. For now, will keep precipitation out of our area.
This may have to be adjusted over the next several days as models
get a better handle on this shortwave.

For temperatures, despite recent snow pack, highs will return into
the low to mid 40s across the north by the middle of next week.
Highs are expected to reach the low 50s south of I-80. Low
temperatures will start off cold in the

Dry weather and cooler temperatures return for the end of next week
with highs dropping back into low 40s. Overnight lows will start off
cold in the mid teens for Saturday and Sunday nights before rising
back into the 20s for the remainder of the week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1107 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

IFR and low IFR is expected to persist across all of western and
north central Nebraska through today and into tonight. Light
freezing drizzle and rain and snow showers are all possible.
East to southeast winds at 10 to 20 kt today shifting to north or
northwest Saturday morning.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning from 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM
MST/ Saturday for NEZ022-035>037-056>059-069>071.

Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM CST /noon MST/ this afternoon
for NEZ006>010-022-025>029-035>038-056>059-069>071.

Blizzard Warning from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon
CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday for NEZ004-005-023-024-094.

Blizzard Warning from 9 AM Saturday to noon CST Sunday for
NEZ006-008-009-025.

&&

SHORT TERM...Kulik
LONG TERM...Kulik
AVIATION...Taylor
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 29, 11:16 AM CST, 3 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1116 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

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Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
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1116 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019 /1016 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019/

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

Light freezing drizzle will continue into early this afternoon.
Light ice accumulations will lead to slick spots on roads. A
light glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice accumulations are
possible.

Patchy fog to areas of fog are expected area wide. Visibility of
less than one mile will be possible in spots.

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

Blizzard warnings and high wind warnings have been issued as a
potent storm system takes aim at the region Saturday into early
Sunday. Blizzard conditions are expected across parts of northern
Nebraska and the northern Sandhills as strong winds, snow, and
blowing snow occur. The heaviest snowfall, 6 inches or more, is
expected across far northwest Nebraska and towards the South
Dakota border. Travel could be very difficult. Elsewhere, high
winds with gusts reaching and exceeding 60 mph are anticipated
across the southeast Panhandle, southwestern Nebraska and the
southern Sandhills. Keep up to date with the latest forecast with
the National Weather Service and check the latest road conditions
with Nebraska 5-1-1 before traveling.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight, however,
snow and ice reports are appreciated.

&&

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

Taylor

The office that day

Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 29, 3:59 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningLBFArthur, Blaine, Chase, Custer, Deuel, Frontier and 10 more53 hr
Nov 29, 4:19 AM CSTBlizzard WarningLBFBrown, Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Keya Paha, Rock and 2 more47 hr
Nov 29, 2:32 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFHolt14 hr

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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.