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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

March 12, 202020 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Mar 12, 2020, 12:29 PM MDT for 20 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 13, 2020, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 2 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
Mar 12, 2020, 12:29 PM MDT (18:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2020, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2020, 2:54 AM MDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Arthur County, NE, Blaine County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garden County, NE, Grant County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:29 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
Mar 13, 6:14 PM MDTSNOW 13 Ene North Platte, NE
Mar 13, 6:14 PM MDTSNOW 1.4Brady, NE

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, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 58 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 2020-03-12Temperature 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 2020-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -104 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1469 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

691 
WWUS43 KLBF 121829
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

NEZ023>025-035>037-057>059-130230-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.200313T1200Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
and North Platte
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /1229 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, southwest and west central 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ026-027-038-130230-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.200313T1200Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Blaine-Loup-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
and Broken Bow
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Blaine, Loup and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-130230-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.200313T1200Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
1229 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
  Locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ028-130230-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0001.200313T1200Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Garfield-
Including the city of Burwell
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
  Locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Garfield County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-069>071-094-130230-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, 
Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /1229 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
  Locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Sheridan, Chase, Hayes, Frontier and Western Cherry 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008>010-029-130230-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-Rock-Holt-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Valentine, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Oneill, Atkinson, Bartlett, and Ericson
129 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /1229 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/
FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
  Locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Eastern Cherry, Brown, Rock, Holt and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

Taylor 

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
6 follow-up statements
510 
WWUS43 KLBF 121903
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
203 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

NEZ023>025-035>037-057>059-131200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
and North Platte
203 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /103 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM
MDT/ FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, southwest and west central 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ026-027-038-131200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Blaine-Loup-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
and Broken Bow
203 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Loup, Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-022-056-069>071-094-131200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Deuel-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Chappell, Big Springs, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
203 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /103 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM
MDT/ FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle and southwest 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008>010-028-029-131200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Valentine, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
203 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /103 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM
MDT/ FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ Friday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

Taylor 

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
876 
WWUS43 KLBF 130801
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020


NEZ069>071-131615-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Chase, Hayes and Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ094-131615-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Western Cherry County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008-131615-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-
Including the cities of Valentine and Ainsworth
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Cherry and Brown Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ023>025-035>037-057>059-131615-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
and North Platte
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM
MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ026-027-038-131615-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Blaine-Loup-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
and Broken Bow
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Loup, Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ006-007-131615-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, and Lynch
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Keya Paha and Boyd Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-131615-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-131615-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
201 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ009-010-028-029-131615-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell,
Bartlett, and Ericson
301 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Rock, Wheeler, Garfield and Holt Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

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
967 
WWUS43 KLBF 130807
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
307 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NEZ023>025-035>037-057>059-069>071-132200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
307 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /207 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM
MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to
  7 inches. The higher totals will generally lie in the western
  Sandhills.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008-026-027-038-094-132200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-Blaine-Loup-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Ainsworth, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
307 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /207 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM
MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions and significant
  visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-132200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T1500Z-200315T0000Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
207 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-006-007-009-010-028-029-132200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-Keya Paha-Boyd-Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Springview, Spencer, 
Butte, Lynch, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett,
and Ericson
307 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /207 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT /3 PM
MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the northern panhandle and north central
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 
  PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibility
  reductions.

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
475 
WWUS43 KLBF 131849
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
149 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NEZ022-056-140300-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
1249 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
  with the highest totals south of Highway 20 across the Sandhills
  and southwest Nebraska. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-140300-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
1249 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
  with the highest totals south of Highway 20 across the Sandhills
  and southwest Nebraska. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008-026-027-038-094-140300-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.W.0001.200313T1849Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-Blaine-Loup-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Ainsworth, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
149 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /1249 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
  with the highest totals south of Highway 20 across the Sandhills
  and southwest Nebraska. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ023>025-035>037-057>059-069>071-140300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
149 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /1249 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
  with the highest totals south of Highway 20 across the Sandhills
  and southwest Nebraska. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, southwest and west central 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ006-007-009-010-028-029-140300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
149 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

Taylor 

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
649 
WWUS43 KLBF 132036
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
336 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NEZ004-005-008-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-140445-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Brown-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Ainsworth, 
Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, 
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
336 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020 /236 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches 
  with the highest totals south of Highway 20 across the 
  Sandhills and southwest Nebraska. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, 
  southwest and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ006-007-009-010-028-029-140445-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.200313T2100Z-200315T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
336 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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
093 
WWUS43 KLBF 140854
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
354 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2020


NEZ004-005-008-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-141700-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Brown-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Ainsworth, 
Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, 
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, 
Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
354 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2020 /254 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, 
  southwest and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-007-009-010-028-029-141700-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Rock-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
354 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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

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 Mar 12, 12:13 PM MDT, 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 12:13 PM MDT, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
113 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday)
Issued at 413 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

The main forecast challenge revolves around a developing winter
storm progged to affect the forecast area beginning Friday morning.
In the meantime, cooler conditions are in store today behind a
strong cold front, along with a few snow showers in the panhandle.

Today... Continued chc PoP for NW Neb through the early afternoon.
The greatest forcing for precip stems from terrain effects (Black
Hills and Pine Ridge) along with H5-7 fgen. RAP forecast soundings
suggest a limited window for saturation sfc-H5 and generally weak
lift overall. Any shower activity should be scattered in coverage
and light in intensity. Thermal profiles indicate rain switching to
snow, then possibly back to rain as activity decreases. Sfc temps as
of 08z are near 40F at KCDR, KIEN, and KGRN, so near term solutions
appear to be on point. Not expecting much impact from snow that does
fall due to somewhat limited moisture and low SLR's (11:1 at most).
Outside the precip chances, most of the forecast area will
experience blustery northwest winds and much cooler temps compared
to yesterday. H85 temps will fall up to 4C throughout the day, to as
low as -2C under steady northerly flow. Nudged max temps down a
degree or so due to strong CAA and mixed cloudiness. Highs range
from lower 40s far NW to lower 50s far SW. Forecast soundings
suggest wind gusts to 30 kts as the mixed layer deepens and a PV
anomaly approaches the Sandhills. Surface pressure rises may also
approach 2mb/hr in the wake of the front.

Tonight... The dynamics of the winter storm start to come together.
Strong moisture advection up the High Plains commences as the
surface high pressure slides east toward the Great Lakes. This
trajectory results in upslope as well as broad isentropic upglide.
Mid-level forcing and moisture advection are aided by the closed low
nearing the Four Corners with southwest flow tapping into the
Pacific. Initially, the best moisture arrives around H7 and plenty
of dry air remains in the low levels. Thinking the area should
remain dry through sunrise Friday. Early in the night, a period of
mostly clear sky and light winds will allow temps to drop quickly.
Blended in some cooler guidance for min temps, which range from
around 20F along the Pine Ridge to mid 20s far SW.

Friday... Precip gets going in southwest Neb and spreads northeast
through the day with the help of strengthening isentropic upglide
and moisture advection. NAEFS ensembles indicate water vapor
transport near the 99th %ile of climo. Potential exists for
widespread 0.10"-0.25" of liquid by late afternoon. P-type is a
little trickier to figure out. Steady southeast H85 flow will keep
temps relatively warm around -1C and high temps will reach the upper
30s SW Neb. Soundings show deep saturation, but much of it below the
DGZ. Most likely scenario points toward early Fri morning snow,
mixing with rain toward lunchtime, then back to snow around supper.
In the western Sandhills and areas of higher terrain, wet snowflakes
may be the primary type throughout the afternoon. Lift continues to
intensify, which would increase precip rate, but SLR's are low (9:1)
to counteract quick snow accumulation potential. However, if sfc
temps are a couple degrees cooler, could be looking at more
widespread wet snow during the day.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 413 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

The primary snow event should impact the forecast area Friday
evening through Saturday early afternoon. With sfc temps cooling
into the 20s and a nearly isothermal profile around -10C in the mid
levels, SLR's slightly increase to around 11-12:1, but snow remains
the wet and heavy variety. Bouts of stronger forcing below H7 may
result in bursts of heavier snow embedded in the broad area of light
snow. The overall snowfall accumulation forecast changed little in
the west compared to previous forecast, but increased in central
Neb. Could look at a wide swath of 4-6" and expanded the Winter
Storm Watch to include Loup and Garfield counties. One concern with
this system is a southeast trend, especially as the closed low gets
absorbed into main southwest flow aloft and the trough becoming
positively-tilted. A similar setup but with more limited moisture
comes into play early next week, primarily Monday into Tuesday.
Trends are decreasing for snow accumulation, but still something to
watch.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 102 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

VFR conditions will prevail through Friday morning across the
region with SCT to BKN mostly mid and high level clouds. Gusty
north winds this afternoon will decrease this evening and become
light overnight. Tomorrow afternoon conditions will deteriorate
with MVFR and precipitation developing.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening
for NEZ022>028-035>038-056>059.

&&

SHORT TERM...Snively
LONG TERM...Snively
AVIATION...Taylor
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 3:52 AM MDT, 8 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
452 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-131000-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
452 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 /352 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2020/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

Rain will switch to snow Friday afternoon through Saturday
morning. Portions of the southern Sandhills and central Nebraska,
along and north of Interstate 80, have the greatest potential for
6 inches or more of snow accumulation. This will be a fairly wet
snow, which should limit the overall threat of blowing and
drifting. Stay tuned for further updates regarding snowfall
amounts.

Additional snow chances continue through middle of the week. The
over all accumulation potential is low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 12:29 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFArthur, Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Chase, Cherry and 20 more50 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.