Alert archive / Nebraska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this blizzard warning at Dec 23, 2020, 2:50 AM CST for 10 counties in Nebraska. It was in force for 15 hr. 9 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
- Dec 23, 2020, 2:50 AM CST (08:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
Counties Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Custer County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Holt County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Loup County, NE, Rock County, NE, Wheeler County, NE
The radar
The North Platte radar (KLNX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 2 Nw Springview, NE | BLOWING SNOW |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.2 | 9 Nw Anselmo, NE | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 8 Wsw Callaway, NE | WINDS GUSTING TO 59 MPH |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 8 Wnw Ericson, NE | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 2 Ssw Burwell, NE | |
| Dec 23, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 3 Sw Atkinson, NE | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Dec 23, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 7 Ne Milburn, NE | |
| Dec 23, 12:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 W Ainsworth, NE | 3+ HOURS OF 35+ MPH WINDS AND 1/4 MI. VISIBILITY |
| Dec 23, 12:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Oneill, NE | 3+ HOURS OF 35+ MPH WINDS AND 1/4 MI. VISIBILITY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 2324 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
228 WWUS43 KLBF 230850 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 250 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ007-010-028-029-231700- /O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.201223T0850Z-201224T0000Z/ Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler- Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson 250 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Boyd, Holt, Garfield and Wheeler Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel expected. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds will produce strong cross winds for travelers, and may lead to isolated power outages and downed tree branches. 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. && $$ NEZ005-006-008-009-094-231700- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 250 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /150 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause significant reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Western Cherry, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha and Eastern Cherry Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ025>027-037-038-231700- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Logan-Custer- Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Stapleton, and Broken Bow 250 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause significant reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Thomas, Logan, Loup, Blaine and Custer Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lbf
3 follow-up statements
275 WWUS43 KLBF 231051 AAA WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service North Platte NE 451 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ007-010-028-029-231900- /O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler- Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson 451 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Garfield, Holt, Wheeler and Boyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel expected. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds will produce strong cross winds for travelers, and may lead to isolated power outages and downed tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ024-036-059-231900- /O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Hooker-McPherson-Lincoln- Including the cities of Mullen, Tryon, Ringgold, and North Platte 451 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /351 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause significant reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Hooker, McPherson and Lincoln Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ005-006-008-009-094-231900- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 451 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /351 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause significant reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Western Cherry, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha and Eastern Cherry Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ025>027-037-038-231900- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Logan-Custer- Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Stapleton, and Broken Bow 451 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause significant reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Loup, Blaine, Thomas, Custer and Logan Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lbf
871 WWUS43 KLBF 231442 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 842 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ006-008-009-026-027-038-240000- /O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Blaine-Loup-Custer- Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, and Broken Bow 842 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Most of north central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, including near whiteout at times. Strong winds could also cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ007-010-028-029-240000- /O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler- Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson 842 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Garfield, Boyd, Wheeler and Holt Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, including near whiteout at times. Strong winds could also 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. && $$ NEZ004-240000- /O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan- Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville 742 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Blowing snow with winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ005-094-240000- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Eastern Cherry-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Valentine, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 842 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /742 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Cherry County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ NEZ024-025-036-037-059-240000- /O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Hooker-Thomas-McPherson-Logan-Lincoln- Including the cities of Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, and North Platte 842 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /742 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln, McPherson, Hooker, Thomas and Logan Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lbf Brown
498 WWUS43 KLBF 232358 WSWLBF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 558 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ006>010-026>029-038-240100- /O.EXP.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler- Custer- Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, and Broken Bow 558 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Some blowing snow is still possible this evening, but the worst of the conditions have passed and winds will slowly subside overnight. $$ NEZ004-005-094-240100- /O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 558 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /458 PM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... Some blowing snow is still possible this evening, but the worst of the conditions have passed and winds will slowly subside overnight. $$ NEZ024-025-036-037-059-240100- /O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Hooker-Thomas-McPherson-Logan-Lincoln- Including the cities of Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, and North Platte 558 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /458 PM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... Some blowing snow is still possible this evening, but the worst of the conditions have passed and winds will slowly subside overnight. $$
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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.