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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS North Platte, NE

March 13, 2021Cherry County, Grant County, Sheridan County, Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Mar 13, 2021, 2:41 AM MST for Cherry County, Grant County, Sheridan County, Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 33 hr. 8 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 13, 2021, 2:41 AM MST (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 15, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Cherry County, NE, Grant County, NE, Sheridan County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:42 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 14, 6:00 PM MDTSNOW 2Valentine, NESNOWFALL OVER 6 HOURS OF 2 INCHES.
Mar 14, 7:44 PM MDTSNOW 86 N Gordon, NEESTIMATED 8 INCHES OF SNOW DUE TO BLOWING, 0.4 INCHES OF RAINFALL PRIOR TO SNOW.
Mar 14, 8:10 PM MDTSNOW 6Valentine, NEESTIMATED 6 INCHES OF SNOW AT CHERRY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
Mar 14, 8:14 PM MDTSNOW 82 W Ellsworth, NEESTIMATED 8 INCHES, WITH BLOWING SNOW.
Mar 14, 8:19 PM MDTSNOW 9Rushville, NEESTIMATED OVER 9 INCHES AT THE SHERIDAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
Mar 15, 5:00 AM MDTSNOW 71 Ne Kilgore, NECO-OP OBSERVER STATION KIGN1 KILGORE 1 NE. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 72 HOURS.
Mar 15, 5:55 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7.21 S Valentine, NE24 HOUR SNOW TOTAL
Mar 15, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 10.61 Nne Valentine, NECOCORAHS STATION NE-CH-6 VALENTINE 1NNE. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 72 HOURS.

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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 164 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-13Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2021-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
2136 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

962 
WWUS43 KLBF 130941
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
341 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY SUNDAY MORNING INTO
SUNDAY EVENING...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 to 48 hours. Periods of rain are expected today into
the evening hours. A changeover to snow is expected early Sunday
morning across the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and northwestern
Sandhills. Snow may be heavy at times Sunday morning into the
early afternoon hours. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds,
may produce near white out conditions at times. With the snow
expected to be wet and strong winds, tree damage may occur. 

NEZ004-094-132200-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
341 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /241 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  9 inches with the heaviest amounts over northern Sheridan and
  northwestern Cherry county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan and Western Cherry Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 7 AM CDT /6 AM 
  MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches. Young livestock may be susceptible to
  the cold and wet conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ023-132200-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Hyannis
241 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-132200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
241 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet 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
8 follow-up statements
563 
WWUS43 KLBF 131723 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1123 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY SUNDAY MORNING INTO
SUNDAY EVENING...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 to 36 hours. Periods of rain are expected today into 
the evening hours. A changeover to snow is expected early Sunday 
morning across the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and northwestern 
Sandhills. Snow may be heavy at times Sunday morning into the 
early afternoon hours. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds, 
may produce near white out conditions in some areas at times. 
With the snow expected to be wet and strong winds, tree damage may
occur.

NEZ023-141030-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Hyannis
1023 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING TO
6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected, mainly during the day Sunday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. Young livestock may be susceptible to 
  the cold and wet conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-094-141030-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
1123 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1023 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected, mainly late tonight and during
  the day Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 7 AM CDT /6 AM 
  MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. Young livestock may be susceptible to 
  the cold and wet conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-008-024-025-035>037-057-141030-
/O.EXB.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Brown-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-
Including the cities of Valentine, Ainsworth, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, and Paxton
1123 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1023 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected, mainly during the day Sunday. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-141030-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
1023 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected with the best chance during the day
  Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Deuel and Garden Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet 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
085 
WWUS43 KLBF 132003 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
203 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY SUNDAY MORNING INTO
SUNDAY EVENING...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 to 36 hours. Periods of rain are expected today into
the evening hours. A changeover to snow is expected early Sunday
morning across the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and northwestern
Sandhills. Snow may be heavy at times Sunday morning into the
early afternoon hours. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds,
may produce near white out conditions in some areas. Wet snow and
strong winds may damage power lines and trees.

NEZ004-141000-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
103 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. Young 
  livestock may be susceptible to the cold and wet conditions. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ005-141000-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-
Including the city of Valentine
203 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /103 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 
  to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Cherry County.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 7 AM CDT /6 AM 
  MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches and power lines. Young livestock may 
  be susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ023-094-141000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
203 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /103 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 
  to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 7 AM CDT /6 AM 
  MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. Young 
  livestock may be susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ006-026-141000-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Keya Paha-Blaine-
Including the cities of Springview, Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster
203 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Keya Paha and Blaine Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-141000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
103 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Deuel and Garden Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-024-025-035>037-057-141000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Brown-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-
Including the cities of Ainsworth, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, and Paxton
203 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /103 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be
  susceptible to the cold and wet 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
524 
WWUS43 KLBF 140835
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
335 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS MORNING INTO THIS 
EVENING...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 hours. A changeover to snow is expected this morning 
across the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and northwestern Sandhills. 
Snow may be heavy at times this morning into the early afternoon 
hours. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds, may produce near 
white out conditions in some areas. Wet snow and strong winds may 
damage power lines and trees.

NEZ004-142115-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
135 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  6 to 13 inches with the highest amounts in northern Sheridan
  County. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds along with the heavy wet snow, could bring down tree 
  branches and power lines. Young livestock will be susceptible to
  the cold and wet conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ005-023-094-142115-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Hyannis, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
335 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /135 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  13 inches with the heaviest amounts over northern Cherry County.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 7 AM CDT /6 AM 
  MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. Young 
  livestock may be susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-142115-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
135 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Deuel and Garden Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be 
  susceptible to the cold and wet conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-024>026-035>037-057-142115-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Keith-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Ogallala, and Paxton
335 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /135 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches. Some locally higher amounts are possible in western Keya
  Paha and far northwestern Brown County. Winds gusting as high as
  45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact travel. Young livestock may be 
  susceptible to the cold and wet 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
613 
WWUS43 KLBF 141859
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS MORNING INTO THIS
EVENING...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 hours. A changeover to snow is expected this morning
across the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and northwestern Sandhills.
Snow may be heavy at times this morning into the early afternoon
hours. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds, may produce near
white out conditions in some areas. Wet snow and strong winds may
damage power lines and trees.

NEZ035>037-056-057-142000-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-Keith-
Including the cities of Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, 
Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, and Paxton
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1259 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall amounts have diminished in portions of southwest 
Nebraska and the southern Sandhills, and any further snowfall is 
not expected to be hazardous.

$$

NEZ004-150300-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
1259 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-023-094-150300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Hyannis, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1259 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

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

&&

$$

NEZ022-150300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-
Including the cities of Oshkosh and Lewellen
1259 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Garden County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-024>026-150300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1259 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Brown, Thomas, Hooker, Blaine and Keya Paha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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
390 
WWUS43 KLBF 142348 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
648 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 hours. Snow may be heavy at times this evening, then
gradually taper off overnight. The heavy snow combined with gusty
winds, may produce near white out conditions in some areas. Wet 
snow and strong winds may damage power lines and trees.

NEZ004-150800-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
548 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-023-094-150800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Hyannis, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
648 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /548 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

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

&&

$$

NEZ007-009-150800-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Boyd-Rock-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Bassett, and Rose
648 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Boyd and Rock Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-150800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-
Including the cities of Oshkosh and Lewellen
548 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch.

* WHERE...Garden County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-024>026-150800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster
648 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /548 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Thomas, Brown, Blaine, Keya Paha and Hooker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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
652 
WWUS43 KLBF 150432
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1132 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WET SNOW TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.A potent weather system will lift across the central plains over
the next 24 hours. Snow may be moderate at times, then gradually 
taper off late tonight. The snow combined with gusty winds, may 
produce low visibility in some areas. 

NEZ004-151200-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
1032 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NEZ005-023-094-151200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Grant-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Hyannis, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
1132 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1032 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

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

&&

$$

NEZ010-151200-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Oneill and Atkinson
1132 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-151200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-
Including the cities of Oshkosh and Lewellen
1032 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch.

* WHERE...Garden County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ006>009-024>026-151200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, 
Purdum, and Brewster
1132 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1032 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM
MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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
673 
WWUS43 KLBF 150821
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
321 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WET SNOW TO CONTINUE OVER PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
THROUGH MID MORNING MONDAY...

.Snow has largely ended for much of the area, leading to the early
cancellation of headlines for much of the Sandhills. Wet snow will
continue through mid-morning Monday for areas along and north of
the Highway 20 corridor, therefore, have extended the ongoing
Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories until 10 AM CDT 
Monday.

NEZ004-150930-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
221 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for whiteout conditions has ended, therefore the
Blizzard Warning is cancelled early. Though no new snow is expected,
slick conditions may continue on area roads through the morning 
hours Monday.

$$

NEZ023-150930-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Hyannis
221 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for accumulating snow for Monday morning has ended.
Though no new snow is expected, slick conditions may continue on
area roads through the morning hours Monday.

$$

NEZ022-024>026-150930-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster
321 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 /221 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for accumulating snow for Monday morning has ended.
Though no new snow is expected, slick conditions may continue on
area roads through the morning hours Monday.

$$

NEZ005-094-151500-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1500Z/
Eastern Cherry-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
321 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 /221 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are
  possible.

* WHERE...Cherry County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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>010-151500-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, and Atkinson
321 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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
214 
WWUS43 KLBF 151450
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
950 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

NEZ005-094-151600-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1500Z/
Eastern Cherry-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
950 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 /850 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING...

The threat of harsh winter weather has ended in this area. The
Winter Storm Warning in effect for Cherry county will be allowed
to expire.

$$

NEZ006>010-151600-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, and Atkinson
950 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

The threat of hazardous winter weather has ended across this
area.The Winter Weather advisory in effect for parts of north
central Nebraska will be allowed to expire.

$$

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

The office that day

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

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Mar 13, 1:03 PM MSTBlizzard WarningLBFSheridan36 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.