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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS North Platte, NE

March 10, 20214 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm watch at Mar 10, 2021, 1:07 PM MST for 4 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2021, 1:07 PM MST (20:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 13, 2021, 2:41 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Cherry County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Garden County, NE, Sheridan County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 151 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 2021-03-10Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 416 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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Mixed-layer LCL
720 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
416 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
698 m²/s²
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The text

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647 
WWUS43 KLBF 102007
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
207 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE...

.A winter storm will begin to affect the eastern Nebraska
Panhandle late Friday night and continue through at least late
Sunday afternoon. This will be a very large storm system which
will likely last two days, Saturday and Sunday.

NEZ004-110415-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
107 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy wet snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, heavy wet snow and blizzard conditions are possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of over 6 inches are possible and 
  potentially over a foot. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Friday night 
  through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ094-110000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
207 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /107 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western Cherry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-110415-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
107 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blizzard conditions are possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of over 6 inches are possible and 
  potentially over a foot. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
7 follow-up statements
092 
WWUS43 KLBF 102337
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
537 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021


NEZ004-111200-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
437 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, continued light to moderate
  snow with additional accumulations of up to one inch. For the
  Winter Storm Watch, increasing potential for heavy snow and
  winds gusting to 40 mph. Total snow accumulations of over 6
  inches are possible and potentially over a foot.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM MST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Friday night 
  through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ094-110200-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
537 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /437 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Western Cherry County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ022-056-111200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
437 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Potential for heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Total
  snow accumulations of over 6 inches are possible and potentially
  over a foot. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
308 
WWUS43 KLBF 110158
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
758 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021


NEZ004-111200-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
658 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow has ended this evening, which allows
  the Winter Storm Warning to expire. However, scattered snow
  showers may continue through the late evening. For the Winter
  Storm Watch this weekend, increasing potential for heavy snow 
  and winds gusting to 40 mph. Total snow accumulations of over 6 
  inches are possible and potentially over a foot.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM MST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Friday night 
  through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.

&&

$$

NEZ094-110300-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
758 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /658 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

The accumulating snow has ended, which allows the Winter Weather
Advisory to expire. However, scattered snow showers may continue
through the late evening. 

$$

NEZ022-056-111200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
658 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Increasing potential for heavy snow and winds gusting to
  40 mph. Total snow accumulations of over 6 inches are possible
  and potentially over a foot.

* WHERE...Garden and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
161 
WWUS43 KLBF 111012
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
412 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

NEZ004-022-056-112100-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Chappell, and Big Springs
312 AM MST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Garden, Deuel and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could lead to
  significant reductions in visibility as well as blowing and
  drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

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

Brown
098 
WWUS43 KLBF 112052
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
252 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

NEZ004-022-056-121000-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Chappell, and Big Springs
152 PM MST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Rain changing to heavy snow with total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Garden, Deuel and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible at times. The
  combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could lead to 
  significant reductions in visibility as well as blowing and 
  drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
683 
WWUS43 KLBF 120953
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
353 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

NEZ004-022-056-122200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Chappell, and Big Springs
253 AM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Rain changing to heavy snow with total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds
  could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Garden, Deuel and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible at 
  times. The combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could 
  lead to significant reductions in visibility as well as 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
357 
WWUS43 KLBF 122000
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
200 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

NEZ022-056-131000-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210313T1200Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0010.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Garden-Deuel-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Chappell, 
and Big Springs
100 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST SATURDAY 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ094-131000-
/O.EXB.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
200 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 /100 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up  
  to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Western Cherry County.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible at times.
  The combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could lead to
  significant reductions in visibility as well as blowing and
  drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

NEZ004-131000-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
100 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible at 
  times. The combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could 
  lead to significant reductions in visibility as well as 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

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

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.