Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Omaha, NE
NWS Omaha, NE issued this blizzard warning at Apr 9, 2019, 3:25 PM CDT for Antelope County, Knox County, Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 11, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2019, 3:25 PM CDT (20:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 11, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2019, 8:12 PM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Omaha, NE
Counties Antelope County, NE, Knox County, NE
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 166 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | Center, NE | ESTIMATED .15 OF FLAT ICE. |
| Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | Center, NE | 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SLEET, SNOW, AND THUNDERSNOW. |
| Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | Neligh, NE | 2-3 INCHES OF WET SNOW. |
| Apr 11, 3:00 PM CDT | SNOW 8 | Center, NE | 6 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW. SNOW IS MELTING IN SOME AREAS, BUT IS ALSO BLOWING. |
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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 180 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
- 2349 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 134 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
607 WWUS43 KOAX 092025 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 325 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...Heavy Snow Still Possible Over Northeast Nebraska... .Rain will change to snow Wednesday night, then will become heavy at times Thursday and Thursday night. In addition to the snow, northwest winds gusting to 45 mph will result in near whiteout conditions Thursday afternoon and evening. NEZ011-101030- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0005.190411T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, and Niobrara 325 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Knox County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NEZ012-016-017-030-101030- /O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0005.190411T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Boone- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, and St. Edward 325 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and significant reductions in visibility possible. Total snow accumulations from 3 to 7 inches possible in at least parts of the watch area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce and Boone Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday night through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$
8 follow-up statements
835 WWUS43 KOAX 100832 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 332 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 NEZ016-101645- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0005.190411T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Antelope- Including the cities of Neligh and Elgin 332 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, resulting in limited visibility in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Antelope County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ011-101645- /O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, and Niobrara 332 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, resulting in limited visibility in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Knox County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-101645- /O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0005.190411T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, and St. Edward 332 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Cedar, Pierce and Boone Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ031-101645- /O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Madison- Including the city of Norfolk 332 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Madison County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Albright
281 WWUS43 KOAX 101642 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1142 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 NEZ011-016-110045- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 1142 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-110045- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 1142 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
872 WWUS43 KOAX 102041 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 341 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 NEZ011-016-110945- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 341 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snow amounts are forecast in the western and central parts of Knox county as well as the northwest corner of Antelope county. Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-110945- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 341 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause some areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation in the advisory area will be from about 7 am Thursday through Thursday evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
466 WWUS43 KOAX 110116 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 816 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 NEZ011-016-111030- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 816 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation initially, with ice accumulations of around two to three tenths of an inch possible. Blizzard conditions expected to develop later tonight and into Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 11 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snow amounts are forecast in the western and central parts of Knox county as well as the northwest corner of Antelope county. Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Ice accumulations could cause some power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-111030- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190411T0600Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 816 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches expected. Ice accumulations from one tenth to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause some areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Some power outages possible due to the ice accumulations. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation in the advisory area will be from about 7 am Thursday through Thursday evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
715 WWUS43 KOAX 110837 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 337 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NEZ011-016-111645- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 337 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation, becoming all snow with blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-111645- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 337 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation, becoming all snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected with up to a tenth of and inch of ice accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph some areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Albright
429 WWUS43 KOAX 111728 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1228 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NEZ011-016-120130- /O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 1228 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-120130- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 1228 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
168 WWUS43 KOAX 112032 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 332 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NEZ011-016-120600- /O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190412T0300Z-190412T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190412T0300Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 332 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow expected to gradually diminish this evening and early tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, mainly before midnight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 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. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-120600- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 332 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible, mainly before midnight and mainly north of highway 275. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
918 WWUS43 KOAX 120112 WSWOAX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 812 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NEZ011-016-120915- /O.CAN.KOAX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190412T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.190412T0112Z-190412T1200Z/ Knox-Antelope- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin 812 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected to gradually diminish tonight. Additional snow accumulations around an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Storm total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Antelope and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NEZ012-017-030-031-120915- /O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-190412T1200Z/ Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison- Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk 812 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, Pierce and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
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 Apr 9, 1:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 9, 1:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
121 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 400 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019
At 4 AM, skies were partly cloudy with a mix of cirrus and mid
level stratocumulus. A few light radar echos were ongoing over
South Dakota and along the NE/SD border. Otherwise temperatures
were mild and winds were light and variable.
Weak ridging today ahead of a strong trough over the Western U.S.
that will be our main weather maker later this week. This will
lead to another nice day today, with numerous high cirrus drifting
across the region thanks to a subtropical jet and associated
moisture from the Eastern Pacific. A weak shortwave riding through
this flow may bring a sprinkle to northeast Nebraska this
morning, but most will stay dry. Afternoon highs today should
range from the mid 70s along the NE/KS border to the mid 60s along
the NE/SD border.
The main focus of the forecast remains on the shortwave over the
West Coast, and it's subsequent development into a very strong
storm system over the Central Plains Wednesday-Thursday. Rain
chances will be on the increase Tuesday night as diffluent flow
and isotropic lift take shape over a warm front aligned west-east
through central Nebraska. With around a 1000-1500 j/kg of elevated
CAPE and mid level lapse rates around 8.5 C/km there should be a
few rumbles of thunder early Wednesday morning. A few storms
could be hail producers.
The surface cyclone will deepen over the front range of Colorado
Wednesday. As this occurs we may see a warm nose of more stable
air in the mid levels filter into southeast Nebraska and southwest
Iowa during the day on Wednesday, further focusing the best
rain chances over northern Nebraska Wednesday late morning/early
afternoon. High temperatures Wednesday should be quite diverse
over the region, ranging from the upper 30s along the NE/SD border
to the mid 70s along the KS/NE border. Thunderstorm chances will
return by Wednesday evening as the core of the upper trough
approaches and erodes the mid level cap. Storm formation looks
possible Wednesday evening along both a warm front and cold front
near the KS/NE border. Severe storms are possible, with the main
threats being large hail and wind. Locations along and south of
I-80 are most likely to be impacted.
With the arrival of colder air Wednesday night we should see a
transition to snow in northeast Nebraska. The rain snow line will
then sag south and east very slowly Wednesday night and Thursday,
with a transition to snow probable in the Omaha and Lincoln areas
sometime Thursday evening. A Winter Storm Watch remains in place
for portions of northeast Nebraska, where storm total snow may
approach a 6-14 inches. Winds will also be gusty Thursday with
peak gusts of 35-50 mph possible in central/northeast Nebraska.
Don't plan on upgrading the watch tonight, and will leave it to
later shifts to decide between a Winter Storm Warning and a
Blizzard Warning. Really just semantics. Snow amounts in the Omaha
and Lincoln metros are expected to be light, likely only a trace
to an inch. Snowfall will diminish in intensity Thursday night,
before ending all together Friday morning.
.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday)
Issued at 400 AM CDT Tue Apr 2019
Drier weather expected Friday afternoon and Saturday under
prevailing northwest flow aloft. Can't rule out a few showers
Sunday, near the KS/NE/IA/MO conjunction point, as another storm
system passes to our south, but it looks like the majority of the
region will stay dry. Temperatures will be unseasonably cool
Friday (15-20 degrees below seasonal averages) with breezy
northeast winds. Then look for a warming trend over the weekend,
with afternoon highs returning to the 60s or low 70s by early
next week.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019
VFR conditions will prevail through mid evening. Deteriorating
conditions though are expected to deteriorate conditions at
KOFK toward midnight. Modest increasing will allow for the
possibility of isold TSRA mid evening till around midnight. After
that will go with -SHRA/MVFR prevailing as precip activity
increases in areal coverage over NE NE the remainder of the fcst
pd.
As for KOMA, not out of the question an isolated -TSRA will move
through. Therefore have included a PROB30 late this evening
through early Wednesday morning to reflect this. MVFR cigs
prevailing then most of Wednesday morning. No precip activity
expected at KLNK but expect MVFR cigs to move mid morning
Wednesday.
LLWS will be a factor at both KOMA/KLNK late this evening through
early Wednesday morning.
&&
.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
for NEZ011-012-016-017-030.
IA...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...Albright
LONG TERM...Albright
AVIATION...DEEHazardous weather outlook, Apr 9, 10:53 AM CDT, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1053 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 IAZ043-056-080-091-NEZ015-018-031>034-042>044-050-051-065-066-078- 088>090-092-100600- Monona-Shelby-Montgomery-Page-Thurston-Wayne-Madison-Stanton- Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Butler-Saunders-Seward-Lancaster- Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee- 1053 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday An isolated hail producing thunderstorm is possible Wednesday morning. There is also a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging winds being the main threats. The severe threat will likely be focused along and south of I-80 Wednesday afternoon and evening. Light snow accumulations possible Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Impacts from snow should be limited. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through Tuesday. IAZ055-069-079-090-NEZ045-052-053-067-068-091-093-100600- Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy- Cass-Otoe-Nemaha-Richardson- 1053 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Iowa...east central Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Minor flooding will continue on the Missouri River from Plattsmouth through Rulo. A few additional areas along the Missouri River from Blair to Omaha could begin to experience new flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday An isolated hail producing thunderstorm is possible Wednesday morning. There is also a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging winds being the main threats. The severe threat will likely be focused along and south of I-80 Wednesday afternoon and evening. Light snow accumulations possible Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Impacts from snow should be limited. Minor flooding will continue on the Missouri River from Blair to Rulo. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through Tuesday. NEZ011-012-016-017-030-100600- Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Boone- 1053 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday. Wednesday night into Thursday night, blizzard conditions are possible across portions of northeast Nebraska. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches will be possible with amounts up to 10 inches over Knox...Cedar and Antelope counties. Winds gusting around 45 mph may result in near white out conditions. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through Tuesday.
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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.