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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Omaha, NE

December 9, 20214 counties in Nebraska

NWS Omaha, NE issued this winter storm warning at Dec 9, 2021, 11:48 AM CST for 4 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 11:48 AM CST (17:48 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 11:56 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Omaha, NE

Counties Antelope County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Knox County, NE, Pierce County, NE

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:52 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
Dec 10, 9:09 PM CSTSNOW 7Verdigre, NE

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 165 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-12-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 362 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1315 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
362 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
429 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

536 
WWUS43 KOAX 091748
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1148 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

NEZ011-012-100200-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.211210T0600Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0004.211210T0600Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, and Coleridge
1148 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches likely. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in Knox 
  and Cedar counties. 

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska mainly near and north 
  of a Neligh to Wayne to Macy line. 

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with slick roads 
  and periods of reduced visibility. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If
you must travel, be prepared with a winter weather travel kit in
case you should become stranded.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are 
forecast or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will 
make travel hazardous or impossible.


&&

$$

NEZ015>018-100200-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.211210T0600Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, and Wayne
1148 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Antelope, Pierce, Madison, Stanton, Wayne,
  Cuming, and Burt Counties. In Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with slick roads
  and periods of reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If
you must travel, be prepared with a winter weather travel kit in
case you should become stranded.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ031>034-100200-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, and Decatur
1148 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Antelope, Pierce, Madison, Stanton, Wayne,
  Cuming, and Burt Counties. In Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with slick roads
  and periods of reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If
you must travel, be prepared with a winter weather travel kit in
case you should become stranded.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
363 
WWUS43 KOAX 092202
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
402 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

NEZ011-012-100615-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.211210T0600Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, and Coleridge
402 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches likely. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in Knox 
  and Cedar counties. 

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska mainly near and north 
  of a Neligh to Wayne to Macy line. 

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with slick roads 
  and periods of reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If
you must travel, be prepared with a winter weather travel kit in
case you should become stranded.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
forecast or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
make travel hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ015>018-031>034-100615-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Pender, Macy, Walthill, 
Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, 
Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, 
and Decatur
402 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Antelope, Pierce, Madison, Stanton, 
  Wayne, Cuming, and Burt Counties. In Iowa, Monona County. 

* WHEN...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with slick roads 
  and periods of reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If
you must travel, be prepared with a winter weather travel kit in
case you should become stranded.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$
285 
WWUS43 KOAX 100349
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
949 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

NEZ011-012-101200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.211210T0600Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, and Coleridge
949 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ015>018-031>034-101200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Pender, Macy, Walthill, 
Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, 
Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, 
and Decatur
949 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
478 
WWUS43 KOAX 100941
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
341 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ011-012-101800-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, and Coleridge
341 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-NEZ030-042>045-101800-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Boone-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Albion, St. Edward, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, 
and Blair
341 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ015>018-031>034-101800-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Pender, Macy, Walthill, 
Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, 
Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, 
and Decatur
341 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
644 
WWUS43 KOAX 101741
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1141 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ016-017-110300-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, 
and Osmond
1141 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will 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. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-110300-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, and Coleridge
1141 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ069-NEZ050>053-065-110300-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T2100Z-211211T0600Z/
Pottawattamie-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, David City, Wahoo, 
Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, 
and Milford
1141 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibility.
  The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-110300-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Pender, Macy, Walthill, 
Winnebago, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, 
Schuyler, Fremont, and Blair
1141 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
562 
WWUS43 KOAX 102057
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
257 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ011-012-016-017-110500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, and Osmond
257 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope, Pierce, Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will 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. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-110500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Pender, Macy, Walthill, 
Winnebago, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, 
Schuyler, Fremont, and Blair
257 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches. A light glaze of ice possible in some spots.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Icing is most likely on
  untreated and elevated surfaces, including bridges and
  overpasses. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ069-NEZ050>053-065-110500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.211210T2100Z-211211T0600Z/
Pottawattamie-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, David City, Wahoo, 
Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, 
and Milford
257 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle. Total snow accumulations of up
  to 2 inches. A light glaze of ice possible in some spots. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibility.
  Icing is most likely on untreated and elevated surfaces, 
  including bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions will 
  likely impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
648 
WWUS43 KOAX 102201
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
401 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ011-012-016-017-110600-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, and Osmond
401 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope, Pierce, Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will 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.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ066-110600-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Lancaster-
Including the city of Lincoln
401 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle. Snow accumulations of up to
  one inch. A light glaze of ice possible in some spots,
  especially along and north of Interstate 80. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lancaster County.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Icing is most 
  likely on untreated and elevated surfaces, including bridges 
  and overpasses. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065-110600-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Pender, Macy, 
Walthill, Winnebago, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton,
West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, 
Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, 
Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, and Milford
401 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. A light glaze of ice possible 
  in some spots. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and 
  southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Icing is most 
  likely on untreated and elevated surfaces, including bridges 
  and overpasses. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DeWald
887 
WWUS43 KOAX 110342
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
942 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ011-012-016-017-110600-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, and Osmond
942 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope, Pierce, Knox and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065-066-
110600-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Pender, Macy, 
Walthill, Winnebago, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton,
West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, 
Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, 
Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, 
and Lincoln
942 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
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WWUS43 KOAX 110556
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

NEZ011-012-016-017-110700-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, and Osmond
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended with decreasing winds overnight.

$$

NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065-066-110700-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
Thurston-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-
Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Wayne,
Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, 
Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, 
Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, and Lincoln
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The snow will continue to diminish over the next couple of hours. 

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-110700-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, and Council Bluffs
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Little additional accumulation. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Omaha, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 9, 11:35 AM CST, 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 11:35 AM CST, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1135 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...Updated Aviation Forecast Discussion...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 337 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

Today
At 3 AM, an area of light rain showers was moving east out of
western Iowa. Instances of rain actually reaching the ground have
not been widespread but have occurred. The good news is that
temperatures were mainly in the 40s as the rain passed over. This
system will continue to move off to the east today while the
surface low moves from south central SD into central IA. A cold
front will cross the local forecast area by around noon with winds
gusting at times 25 mph or stronger from the northwest. A slightly
cooler airmass will build in as well, but temperatures should
still climb into the 40s and even a few 50s in the southern half
of the area. Could be worse in December.

Winter Weather Late Tonight Through Friday Evening
The impending winter weather maker remains largely on track in
terms of timing and magnitude, although this forecast comes with
some relatively minor adjustments. The overall evolution and track
of the storm system is largely unchanged from previous forecasts
with a neutral-tilt trough coming across the Rockies with multiple
embedded pieces of short wave energy coming into better
organization as the system enters the Plains. A strong jet streak
will be in place from the Dakotas into the Great Lakes tonight
while another jet streak rounds the base of the trough into Kansas
on Friday. Surface low pressure will develop and intensify as it
tracks from southwest KS into north central MO on Friday. This
forecast track is pretty consistent with the ensemble model
consensus, with only a few outliers, and thus confidence in the
track is relatively high. One slight change from previous
forecasts is that there appears to be a trend toward a stronger
low and slightly more wound-up system as it passes to the east.
If it evolves in this way, and recent model consensus is again
fairly strong, this would favor a scenario with reorganization of
the frontogenesis and lift on the northwest flank of the storm
system late Friday...and warrants the continued forecast for
accumulating snow as far south as I-80 and perhaps even a bit
farther south. Other lifting mechanisms such as the deep
persistent isentropic ascent across the region converging into
northern Nebraska Friday morning and the favorable jet dynamics
including a period of coupled jet structure continue to be on
track with previous forecasts. The early part of the event will
also feature mid level dry air across much of the forecast area
owing to the dry east northeast flow early Friday. This dry air
above the lower-level isentropic ascent could lead to a period of
drizzle or freezing drizzle on Friday morning especially south of
a Columbus to Harlan line. The main question with this is if the
moisture and lift in the sfc to 2 km layer will be sufficient to
produce drizzle. It is certainly a plausible scenario and worth
keeping a close eye on given that temperatures will be in the
30-35 degree range and even a small amount of freezing drizzle can
pose a problem.

Far northeast Nebraska continues to be the area with the greatest
likelihood to exceed winter storm warning criteria, and while
forecast confidence is relatively high with this storm system, the
high end amounts in Knox and Cedar counties are still in the 4-8
inch range which is borderline for a warning so will hold off on
issuing for the time being. Vertical motion and moisture within
the dendritic growth layer support snow ratios approaching 15:1 at
times, but the ground is warm and near-surface temperatures are
around 30 with a fair amount of wind so would expect some
fracturing and compaction to bring that snow ratio closer to 12:1
or so. Would expect to see some local banding features given
presence of frontogenesis, CSI, and weak CI that will probably
push snowfall rates to 1" per hour or slightly greater at times.
This will even be possible later in the day on Friday as the
system exits, although any snow bands at that time will likely be
progressive which will limit the overall accumulation amounts
south of an Albion to Onawa line. Still expect some accumulation
though along with cooling temperatures and wind late Friday. Could
see some Flash Freeze issues during that Friday afternoon/evening
time frame with this combination of factors, and would plan on
using caution with travel, even if the total snowfall
accumulations are light.

Sunday into Next Week
After this storm system passes, still have very high confidence in
warming temperatures as a large ridging pattern builds over much
of the CONUS. Current ensemble guidance suggests that we will
flirt with record temperatures next week...with a good chance of
highs in the 60s for Tuesday and Wednesday. A fairly strong storm
system looks to cross the northern Plains by middle of next week,
and while it will depend on the eventual track, it looks like the
main impact here will be a cold front with more widespread precip
well to the north.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1127 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

Winds from the northwest are expected to increase in speed this
afternoon and have occasional gusts over 20 kts. Winds will weaken
in the late afternoon and evening.

Snow is expected toward the end of the TAF period in the northern
portion of the area along the SD/NE border. Snowfall expected to
begin there near 06Z and slowly spread southeast across the area.
Snow is forecast at KOFK by 12Z. There is uncertainty on the
timing for snow at KOMA and KLNK and it's possible they observe
some precipitation before 18Z. It's much more likely after 18Z
though.

&&

.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday evening for
     NEZ011-012-015>018.

IA...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...Barjenbruch
AVIATION...Fajman
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 4:36 AM CST, 7 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
436 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-100045-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
436 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Accumulating snowfall is expected late Thursday night through
Friday evening. The greatest chance for heavy snow will be focused
over northeast Nebraska especially near and north of a Neligh to
Wayne to Macy line where 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected with
reduced visibility and blowing snow as winds increase to 30 mph.
Hazardous travel can be expected in these areas Friday into Friday
night.

Farther south, there is a chance for drizzle or freezing drizzle
on Friday morning. If freezing drizzle is able to develop,
untreated roads could quickly become slick and hazardous.

The snow is expected to spread southeast through the day on
Friday, eventually overspreading much of eastern Nebraska and
western Iowa. The greatest chance for accumulating snow will be
near and north of Interstate 80. Snow accumulation in this region
will be lighter but may still lead to hazardous travel conditions,
especially with this being the first accumulating snow of the
year. Flash freeze conditions will also be possible as snow falls
and melts on initially warm roads...but then freezes as colder
air moves into the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 11:48 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryOAXAntelope, Boone, Burt, Butler, Colfax, Cuming and 13 more37 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Nebraska, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.