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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Omaha, NE

January 23, 202113 counties in Nebraska; 5 counties in Iowa

NWS Omaha, NE issued this winter storm watch at Jan 23, 2021, 12:55 PM CST for 13 counties in Nebraska; 5 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2021, 12:55 PM CST (18:55 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 3:15 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Omaha, NE

Counties Fremont County, IA, Mills County, IA, Montgomery County, IA, Page County, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Cass County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Gage County, NE, Jefferson County, NE, Johnson County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Nemaha County, NE, Otoe County, NE, Pawnee County, NE, Richardson County, NE, Saline County, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Seward County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:55 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 72 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 2021-01-23Temperature 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°
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HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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1047 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
278 m²/s²
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The text

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088 
WWUS43 KOAX 231855
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NEZ065-078-088-240300-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Seward-Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Crete, Wilber, 
and Fairbury
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 7 inches possible.

* WHERE...Seward, Saline and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning 
  through late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ052-053-066>068-089-090-240300-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-
Including the cities of Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, 
Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Beatrice, Tecumseh, 
and Sterling
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ030>032-042-043-050-240300-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
Columbus, Schuyler, and David City
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ033-034-044-045-051-240300-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Cuming-Burt-Dodge-Washington-Saunders-
Including the cities of West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, 
Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Saunders, Washington, Dodge, Cuming and Burt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ091>093-240300-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Auburn, 
Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City
1255 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches possible.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

DeWald
5 follow-up statements
096 
WWUS43 KOAX 232100
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...LIGHT SNOW AND MINOR ICING TONIGHT...
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF THE AREA MONDAY...

NEZ065-078-088-240500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Seward-Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Crete, Wilber, 
and Fairbury
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5
  to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Saline, Seward and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning 
  through late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ052-053-066>068-089-090-240500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-
Including the cities of Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, 
Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Beatrice, Tecumseh, 
and Sterling
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ030>032-042-043-050-240500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
Columbus, Schuyler, and David City
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ033-034-044-045-051-240500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Cuming-Burt-Dodge-Washington-Saunders-
Including the cities of West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, 
Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Saunders, Washington, Dodge, Cuming and Burt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ091>093-240500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Auburn, 
Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City
300 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches possible, locally higher amounts close to 12 inches for
  southeast Nebraska.

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

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
613 
WWUS43 KOAX 240033
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...LIGHT SNOW AND MINOR ICING TONIGHT... 
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF THE AREA MONDAY...

NEZ011-012-015>018-240600-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, and Wayne
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulation of up to a few
  hundredths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ065-078-088-241000-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Seward-Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Crete, Wilber, 
and Fairbury
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing drizzle. Ice
  accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 
  to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Saline, Seward and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning 
  through late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ052-053-066>068-089-090-241000-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-
Including the cities of Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, 
Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Beatrice, Tecumseh, 
and Sterling
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
  Additional snow accumulations of less than a half inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ030>032-042-043-050-240600-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
Columbus, Schuyler, and David City
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth 
  of an inch.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ033-034-044-045-051-240900-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Cuming-Burt-Dodge-Washington-Saunders-
Including the cities of West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, 
Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Little to no additional snow
  accumulation and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Saunders, Washington, Dodge, Cuming and Burt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ091>093-241000-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Auburn, 
Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City
633 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches possible, locally higher amounts close to 12 inches 
  for southeast Nebraska.

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

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
673 
WWUS43 KOAX 240554
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF THE AREA MONDAY...

NEZ089-090-240900-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0004.210124T0600Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Gage-Johnson-
Including the cities of Beatrice, Tecumseh, and Sterling
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing drizzle 
  expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible.

* WHERE...Gage and Johnson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ052-053-066>068-240900-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-
Including the cities of Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, 
Lincoln, Plattsmouth, and Nebraska City
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Douglas, Sarpy, Otoe, Cass and Lancaster Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

NEZ065-078-240900-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Seward-Saline-
Including the cities of Seward, Milford, Crete, and Wilber
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Saline and Seward Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-015>018-030>032-042-043-050-240700-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Platte-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
Columbus, Schuyler, and David City
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Some light snow is possible overnight with little to no
accumulation.

$$

NEZ033-034-044-045-051-240700-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Cuming-Burt-Dodge-Washington-Saunders-
Including the cities of West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, 
Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The earlier snow and freezing drizzle has diminished, allowing the
advisory to be cancelled.

$$

NEZ088-240900-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Fairbury
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing drizzle. Ice 
  accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  5 to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Saline, Seward and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ091>093-240900-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Auburn, 
Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City
1154 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches possible, locally higher amounts close to 12 inches 
  for southeast Nebraska.

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

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
694 
WWUS43 KOAX 240854
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
254 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF THE AREA MONDAY...

NEZ088-241700-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Fairbury
254 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6
  to 10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Saline, Seward and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

NEZ089-090-241700-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Gage-Johnson-
Including the cities of Beatrice, Tecumseh, and Sterling
254 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6
  to 10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Gage and Johnson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late 
  Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ052-053-065>068-078-091>093-241700-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-
Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Omaha, 
Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, 
Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, Wilber, Auburn, Pawnee City, 
Table Rock, and Falls City
254 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible Monday. Total snow accumulations of 
  5 to 10 inches possible, locally higher amounts close to 12 
  inches for parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

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

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
921 
WWUS43 KOAX 240915
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
315 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF THE AREA MONDAY...

NEZ078-088>093-241715-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0900Z/
Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
Including the cities of Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, 
Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, Table Rock, 
and Falls City
315 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions are expected to impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...precipitation early Monday morning could
  start as freezing drizzle or light freezing rain before changing
  over to snow. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ052-053-065>068-241715-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0001.210125T1200Z-210126T0900Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-
Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Omaha, 
Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, 
Plattsmouth, and Nebraska City
315 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches. The highest amounts are currently forecast south of a
  line from Seward and Lincoln to Nebraska City and Red Oak. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions are expected to impact the morning and evening
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...precipitation could start as a mix of light
  snow and freezing drizzle early Monday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ050-051-241715-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0001.210125T1200Z-210126T0900Z/
Butler-Saunders-
Including the cities of David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
315 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Butler and Saunders Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions are expected to impact the morning and evening
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...precipitation could start as a mix of light
  snow and freezing drizzle early Monday morning. 

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-NEZ030>034-042>045-241715-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0003.210125T1200Z-210126T0900Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-
Colfax-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, 
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, and Blair
315 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible, along with some areas of 
  blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact travel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm watch 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 watch went out at Jan 23, 11:46 AM CST, 1 hour 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 23, 11:46 AM CST, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1146 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...Updated Aviation Forecast Discussion...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

Have opted to expand the winter weather advisory into more areas
of eastern NE this afternoon and tonight. Still looking at some
snow to develop this afternoon, and then end as a period of
freezing drizzle this evening as we lose deep layer saturation on
the back side. While snow amounts up to an inch aren't much of a
concern, any amount of freezing drizzle for a few hours late this
evening into the overnight could make for some messy travel.

Looking ahead to Monday, models remain consistent in developing
heavy snow south of Interstate 80, with several inches possible.
Have initiated discussions with other NWS offices and WPC about
the need for a winter storm watch for Monday for southeast NE and
southwest IA, with the potential for at least 6-10 inches of snow.
Will likely be getting that product out a little bit later this
afternoon after taking a look at the 12Z EC and various ensembles.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 332 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

Today and Tomorrow:
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect today from noon until
midnight for Platte, Butler, Seward, Saline, and Jefferson
counties. The primary concern in those areas is accumulating
freezing drizzle. However, the potential for icing isn't as great
as it was 24 hours ago. Short range model guidance suggest that
there will be less warming in the lower levels. It's likely early
on in the event that precipitation does begin as snow. The 850 to
700 hPa level will warm due to warm air advection throughout the
afternoon. There are a couple of questions to be answered here.
Will there be enough warming to remove ice crystals from the
cloud? Will the saturated layer decrease in size enough that super
saturated small droplets result in freezing drizzle at the
surface? Neither has an easy answer. That said, I didn't change
the forecast too much and the forecast still calls for a trace to
0.05 inches of ice accumulation in the advisory area.

Short range model guidance shows an increased amount of snowfall
for areas north and east of Lincoln and Schuyler. Snowfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are now expected in those areas. Strong
isentropic upglide from noon to about 6 pm could help some of
those higher end snowfall totals to be realized. Specifically,
the RAP favors a snow band farther south in southeast Nebraska and
southwest Iowa. The HRRR and NAMNest favor a snow band from
Lincoln to Omaha. The peak time for precipitation is between noon
and 6 pm due to the aforementioned isentropic upglide.

Precipitation should come to an end in the evening hours tonight.
Sunday should be uneventful with high temperatures ranging from
29 to 37 degrees.

Monday through Tuesday:
The next event, expected to begin early Monday morning, is
starting to look more impactful. Deterministic guidance from the
GFS/ECMWF/Canadian suggest between 1 to 2 inches of liquid QPF.
Each of those models develop a large swatch of precipitation on
the northwest flank of a rapidly strengthening surface low that
will move off the Rocky Mountains and across the central Plains.
Temperatures are expected to be cool enough that all precipitation
is likely to be snow. The expected snow ratio at this time is
slightly less than 10 to 1. For simplicity sake, using a 10 to 1
ratio would put 10 inches of snowfall down somewhere from this
system. The higher end amounts are supported by ensemble data. The
75th percentile of the NBM suggests a band of 10 inch snowfall in
southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Model guidance varies in
snowfall amounts, but are consistent in placing those peak amounts
in that area. There were discussions of a weather headline for
this event with the neighboring offices. We were in agreement in
waiting for another model cycle run to interrogate whether there
will be consistency in the guidance between model runs.

A cold front is expected to move south through the area on Monday.
That cold front and associated cold air advection combined with
new snow should result in some of the coldest temperatures
observed so far this winter. Expect low temperatures Tuesday
morning to be below 10 degrees for many locations. Even with light
winds, wind chill temperatures along the Nebraska/South Dakota
border are expected to drop below 0 degrees.

Wednesday through Friday:
Yet another system is expected to impact the forecast area on
Wednesday. This system shouldn't be as impactful as the Monday
system. Deterministic model runs suggest 2 to 4 inches of snow
across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

Looking at deteiorating  conditions with snow developing at all
all TAF sites, then transitioning to a period of freezing drizzle.
Snow amounts generally less than an inch at all TAF locations,
and light icing accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

&&

.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM CST Sunday for NEZ033-034-044-
     045-051>053-066>068-089-090.

     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST tonight for
     NEZ030>032-042-043-050-065-078-088.

IA...None.
&&

UPDATE...DeWald
DISCUSSION...Fajman
AVIATION...DeWald
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 23, 11:53 AM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1153 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-240800-
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-
1153 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Light snow is expected to develop through the afternoon, then end
as a period of freezing drizzle this evening and overnight. Snow
amounts should remain less than 2 inches, and icing amounts up to
one tenth of an inch could occur after the snow ends. Roads could
become slick and hazardous through the evening. Thus, a winter
weather advisory is in effect for portions of eastern Nebraska
through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Confidence remains high that a significant winter storm could
impact southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa on Monday. Current
models suggest that several inches of snow will be possible for
southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa along and south of
Interstate 80, and a winter storm watch may eventually be issued.

Another impactful system is possible Tuesday into Tuesday night.
It should have lighter snowfall amounts than the Monday system.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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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.