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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS North Platte, NE

November 23, 202316 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this winter storm warning at Nov 23, 2023, 12:23 AM MST for 16 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Nov 23, 2023, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 42 hr. 38 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Nov 23, 2023, 12:23 AM MST (07:23 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 23, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 25, 2023, 11:00 AM MST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

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

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:25 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
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.2Hayes Center, NECO-OP Observer station HAYN1 Hayes Center.
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 Ne Kilgore, NECO-OP Observer station KIGN1 Kilgore 1 NE.
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 W North Platte, NECocorahs station NE-LC-12 North Platte 1W.
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.8Imperial, NECO-OP Observer station IMPN1 Imperial.
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 1Imperial, NECO-OP Observer station IMPN1 Imperial.
Nov 24, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.1Ogallala, NECO-OP Observer station OGLN1 Ogallala.
Nov 24, 6:21 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 Ne Wallace, NECocorahs station NE-LC-17 Wallace.
Nov 24, 6:31 AM MSTSNOW 15 W Stapleton, NE
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 04 N Valentine, NE24 hour report of total snow depth.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.83 S Grant, NECocorahs station PERK009 Grant 3S.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.37 S Brule, NECocorahs station PERK4396 Brule 7S.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.38 Sw Madrid, NECocorahs station PERK023 Madrid 8SW.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.5Grant, NECocorahs station PERK037 Grant 1NNE.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.9Lisco, NECO-OP Observer station LCON1 Lisco.
Nov 24, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5Mullen, NECocorahs station HOOK001 Mullen.
Nov 24, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1Ogallala, NEKeith County EMS reports 1 inch of snow over a 24 hour period.
Nov 24, 9:50 AM MSTSNOW 410 Ne Oshkosh, NECO-OP Observer station OKSN1 Oshkosh 10NE.
Nov 24, 9:53 AM MSTSNOW 227 S Valentine, NE24 hour snow total.
Nov 24, 10:35 AM MSTSNOW 28 W Stapleton, NEEstimate of 2 inches on ground over past 24 hours, wind has created some inconsistences with total amount.
Nov 24, 1:30 PM MSTSNOW 27 Ese North Platte, NE*** 2 FATAL, 2 INJ *** Falling snow with visibility of 1SM was reported at KLBF at the time of a multiple vehicle accident. The accident occurred on the east bound lane of I80 near MM184. Two fatalities were reported with two additional injuries.
Nov 24, 7:30 PM MSTSNOW 4.71 W North Platte, NEStill snowing.
Nov 25, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.42 Nw Eustis, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.21 Nne Valentine, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.56 N Gordon, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.7Hayes Center, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.2Ogallala, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.510 Ne Oshkosh, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.55 W Stapleton, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 6:45 AM MSTSNOW 24 N Valentine, NE0.13 liquid.
Nov 25, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 41 S North Platte, NE
Nov 25, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.37 S Brule, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.4Wallace, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.5Lisco, NE48 hour snowfall.
Nov 25, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 8.5Mullen, NE48 snow total.
Nov 25, 8:53 AM MSTSNOW 51 Nw North Platte, NE
Nov 25, 10:33 AM MSTSNOW 6.21 W North Platte, NE
Nov 25, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.23 Ene North Platte, NEStorm total.
Nov 25, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 818 Sw Arthur, NE48 hour snow event.

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 73 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2023-11-23Temperature 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°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2023-11-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3406 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

908 
WWUS43 KLBF 230723
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
123 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-232330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0009.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
123 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /1223 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits
  are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-232330-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0009.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
123 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /1223 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and single
  digits are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
8 follow-up statements
419 
WWUS43 KLBF 230745 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
145 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-232245-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
145 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /1245 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches. Locally higher snow totals are possible.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-232245-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
145 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /1245 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and 
  single digits are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
924 
WWUS43 KLBF 230802 AAB
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
202 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-232315-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
202 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /102 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Locally higher snow totals are possible.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-232315-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
202 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /102 AM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and 
  single digits are likely throughout the event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ026-038-232315-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, and Broken Bow
202 AM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Locally higher snow totals are possible. 

* WHERE...Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and single
  digits are likely throughout the event.

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
163 
WWUS43 KLBF 232043
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
243 PM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-241015-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
243 PM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /143 PM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Locally higher snow totals are possible. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-241015-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
243 PM CST Thu Nov 23 2023 /143 PM MST Thu Nov 23 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and 
  single digits are likely throughout the event. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ026-038-241015-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.231124T0600Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, and Broken Bow
243 PM CST Thu Nov 23 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Locally higher snow totals are possible. 

* WHERE...Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the teens and 
  single digits are likely throughout the event. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$
647 
WWUS43 KLBF 240822 AAA
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
222 AM CST Fri Nov 24 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-242330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
222 AM CST Fri Nov 24 2023 /122 AM MST Fri Nov 24 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Locally 
  higher snow totals are possible. 

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

* WHEN...From today until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-242330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
222 AM CST Fri Nov 24 2023 /122 AM MST Fri Nov 24 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Locally 
  higher snow totals are possible. 

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

* WHEN...From today until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Accumulations of ice and snow will make travel 
  hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact post-holiday 
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ026-038-242330-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, and Broken Bow
222 AM CST Fri Nov 24 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From today until noon CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings in the single digits 
  are likely throughout the event.

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
840 
WWUS43 KLBF 242051
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
251 PM CST Fri Nov 24 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-251200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
251 PM CST Fri Nov 24 2023 /151 PM MST Fri Nov 24 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-251300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
251 PM CST Fri Nov 24 2023 /151 PM MST Fri Nov 24 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Local amounts up to 4 inches will be possible. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ026-038-251300-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, and Broken Bow
251 PM CST Fri Nov 24 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
074 
WWUS43 KLBF 250934
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
334 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056-057-094-251200-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Deuel-
Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
334 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023 /234 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-251800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
334 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023 /234 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

&&

$$

NEZ026-038-251800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-Custer-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, and Broken Bow
334 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Blaine and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
566 
WWUS43 KLBF 251159
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
559 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

NEZ004-022>025-035>037-094-251300-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1200Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
559 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023 /459 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for widespread accumulating snow has ended. However,
hazardous road conditions persist across the area and those
traveling this morning should use caution.

$$

NEZ026-251300-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Blaine-
Including the cities of Dunning, Purdum, and Brewster
559 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for widespread accumulating snow has ended. However,
hazardous road conditions persist across the area and those
traveling this morning should use caution.

$$

NEZ056-057-251800-
/O.EXT.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Deuel-Keith-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, 
and Paxton
459 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch, with
  locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Deuel and Keith Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

&&

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-251800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
559 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023 /459 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

&&

$$

NEZ038-251800-
/O.CON.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
559 AM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Custer County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 511 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lbf
225 
WWUS43 KLBF 251800
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1200 PM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

NEZ056-057-251900-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Deuel-Keith-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, 
and Paxton
1100 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Light snow will end this afternoon. Little additional accumualtion
is expected. Untreated surfaces and roads will remain slick. 

$$

NEZ058-059-069>071-251900-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
1200 PM CST Sat Nov 25 2023 /1100 AM MST Sat Nov 25 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

Light snow will end this afternoon. Little additional accumualtion
is expected. Untreated surfaces and roads will remain slick. 

$$

NEZ038-251900-
/O.EXP.KLBF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231125T1800Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
1200 PM CST Sat Nov 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Light snow will end this afternoon. Little additional accumualtion
is expected. Untreated surfaces and roads will remain slick. 

$$

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

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS North Platte, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 22, 10:49 PM MST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Much colder on Thanksgiving, with snow developing across the Panhandle into the Sandhills in the evening.
  • A long duration (36 - 48 hour) snow event will likely impact much of western and portions of central Nebraska, beginning the evening of Thanksgiving and ending late Saturday. Those with post-holiday travel plans across area should plan accordingly and monitor future forecasts as hazardous travel conditions will be likely at times.
  • The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include southwest, south central, and portions of north central Nebraska.
  • Well-below normal temperatures persist through this weekend before trending back to just below to near seasonal values for the middle of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 22, 10:49 PM MST, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1149 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

.KEY MESSAGES...
- Much colder on Thanksgiving, with snow developing across the Panhandle
  into the Sandhills in the evening.

- A long duration (36 - 48 hour) snow event will likely impact
  much of western and portions of central Nebraska, beginning
  the evening of Thanksgiving and ending late Saturday. Those
  with post-holiday travel plans across area should plan
  accordingly and monitor future forecasts as hazardous travel
  conditions will be likely at times.

- The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include southwest,
  south central, and portions of north central Nebraska.

- Well-below normal temperatures persist through this weekend
  before trending back to just below to near seasonal values
  for the middle of next week.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 245 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

Recent GOES-16 WV and RAP 500-mb analysis showed broad ridging off
the California coast, extending into the Four Corners region.
Further east of this feature, a positively-tilted upper-level trough
of low pressure was centered over northern Mexico. Another upper-
level trough was noted across the eastern US. Further north of this
feature, a broad upper-level trough was apparent over the Hudson
Bay, with an elongated surface trough extending southwest across the
northern Plains from this feature. A developing upper-level trough
was noted across British Columbia/Pacific Northwest. All of these
features combined has resulted in northwesterly flow aloft across
western and north central Nebraska. At the surface, an associated
cold front extending from a surface low across the Upper Midwest was
advancing south across the Dakotas with a trailing warm front draped
southward across eastern Nebraska. Strong low-level warm air
advection (WAA) has overspread the area in response to the surface
warm front resulting in  one more day of well-above normal
temperatures across the area. At 2 PM CT, temperatures ranged
from 64 degrees at O'Neill to 70 degrees at Imperial.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 245 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

Tonight...The aforementioned surface low will continue southeast
into the Great Lakes with the surface cold front sweeping through
the forecast area through early tonight. Strong cold air advection
(CAA) will begin to encompass the area in the wake of the frontal
passage, however, increased cloudiness will allow temperatures to
remain in the 20s.

Thanksgiving Day...Winter comes knocking just in time for the
Thanksgiving holiday. Daytime temperatures will fall 10 to 15
degrees below seasonal values which is a 180 degree flip from
today's 15 to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. With 3 to 5 mb/3
hour pressure rises and strong cold air advection (CAA),
northeasterly winds will become breezy with widespread gusts of 20
to 25 miles per hour. High temperatures will range from 30 degF
across northern Nebraska to near 40 degF under overcast skies.
However, with continued breezy winds, wind chill values will struggle
to get out of the 20 degF range through the day. With these much
colder temperatures as compared to today's, make sure to bundle up
if out and about.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 245 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

Focus quickly turns to the long duration (36 - 48 hour) snow event
will likely impact much of western, southwestern, and portions of
central Nebraska, beginning the evening of Thanksgiving and ending
late Saturday. The previously mentioned developing upper-level
trough across the Pacific Northwest will dive southeast into the
Great Basin, becoming closed off late Thursday. Light snow will
begin to develop across the Pine Ridge and further west as early
as Thursday afternoon with ample cold air and moisture aloft in
place. As pressure height falls increase ahead of the
disturbance, with increasing upper-level divergence, lift will
begin to increase resulting in widespread light to moderate snow
across all of western Nebraska by sunrise on Friday, generally
areas west of Highway 83. Snow will gradually shift south and
east into southwest and south central Nebraska during the day
Friday. Snow will persist through the day on Friday into early
Saturday before gradually tapering off in the afternoon hours as
mid-level dry air begins to work into the area. Continuing to
see a dry and fluffy snow with this event given the ample cold
air and lift within the dendritic growth zone (DGZ). As stated
in the previous forecast, storm total snow amounts were on the
conservative side. However, trends in ensemble and deterministic
model solutions have begun to become more in agreement. With
collaboration with WPC and neighboring offices, snow amounts
have increased substantially from the inherited forecast with 4
to 7 inches of snow across the western Sandhills and 3 to 5
inches for southwest into south central and north central
Nebraska and far northwest Sandhills. For areas further east,
generally along Highway 183, 1 to 3 inches is expected. Given
the expected snowfall amounts and anticipated impacts to post-
holiday travel, did expand the Winter Storm Watch to include
southwest, south central, and portions of north central
Nebraska. Those with travel plans should plan accordingly and
make sure to stay up to date on the latest forecast.

Outside of snow, it will be rather cold, especially Friday and
Saturday where high temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees below
seasonal values. Daytime highs on both days are forecast to
remain in the 20s. The signal for anomalously cold temperatures
for both days is supported by the ECMWF Extreme Forecast Index
(EFI) showing high negative anomalies across much of the
forecast area. Temperatures "warm" back into the 30s on Sunday,
though still remaining below normal.

After a busy end to the holiday weekend, quiet and dry
conditions return across western and north central Nebraska
heading into next week. High temperatures gradually trend back
to just below to near climatological values by the middle of
next week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1146 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period. Main
aviation concern will be increasing cloud cover late in the
period with lowering ceilings. For now, some high-end MVFR is
possible at either terminal but this will need monitored. Winds
remain fairly constant out of the north-northeast with only
slight gusts at LBF expected during the daytime Thursday with
peak speeds around 20 knots.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Thursday evening through late Friday
night for NEZ004-022>025-035>037-056>059-069>071-094.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Viken
SHORT TERM...Viken
LONG TERM...Viken
AVIATION...NMJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 22, 2:38 PM MST, 9 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
338 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-232145-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
338 PM CST Wed Nov 22 2023 /238 PM MST Wed Nov 22 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Snow is expected to develop over northwestern Nebraska Thursday
night and spread south and southeast into Saturday. A winter storm
watch is in effect from Thursday night through Sa.turday morning for
the majority of north central Nebraska and southwest Nebraska. There
is a potential for 3 to 7 inches of snow with locally higher amounts.

Cold wind chills are expected Saturday morning through Monday morning with
readings into the negative single digits across northwest Nebraska.
Persons planning travel or others with outdoor interests should
monitor the latest forecasts and statements relating to this
approaching winter weather event.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 23, 1:02 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFBlaine, Custer58 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.