Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2019

Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Omaha, NE

April 9, 2019Antelope County, Knox County, Nebraska

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.15Center, NEESTIMATED .15 OF FLAT ICE.
Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDTSNOW 3Center, NE2 TO 3 INCHES OF SLEET, SNOW, AND THUNDERSNOW.
Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDTSNOW 3Neligh, NE2-3 INCHES OF WET SNOW.
Apr 11, 3:00 PM CDTSNOW 8Center, NE6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2019-04-09Temperature 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2019-04-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -65 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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The text

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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...DEE
Hazardous 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.