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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS North Platte, NE

March 18, 20256 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this blizzard warning at Mar 18, 2025, 2:47 AM CDT for 6 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2025, 2:47 AM CDT (07:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Custer County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Holt County, NE, Loup County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:49 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

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 124 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 2025-03-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2025-03-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
3239 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

948 
WWUS43 KLBF 180747
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NEZ010-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of O'Neill and Atkinson
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-038-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Bartlett, Taylor, Burwell, Ericson, and
Broken Bow
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ037-059-070-071-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Logan-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Curtis, North Platte, Hayes
Center, Eustis, and Stapleton
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-009-025-026-182100-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Rose, Ainsworth, Purdum, Brewster,
Bassett, Thedford, Halsey, and Dunning
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Blaine, Brown, Rock, and Thomas Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Roberg
4 follow-up statements
882 
WWUS43 KLBF 181401
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NEZ071-182115-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Eustis, and Curtis
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Frontier County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ069-182115-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Chase-
Including the cities of Wauneta, Champion, Enders, and Imperial
801 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Chase County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ010-182115-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Atkinson and O'Neill
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-038-182115-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Burwell, Taylor, Ericson, Bartlett, and
Broken Bow
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong 
  winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-009-025-026-182115-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Halsey, Rose, Ainsworth, Brewster,
Dunning, Purdum, Thedford, and Bassett
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Blaine, Brown, Rock, and Thomas Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ037-059-070-182115-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Logan-Lincoln-Hayes-
Including the cities of Stapleton, Hayes Center, and North Platte
901 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 
  3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Hayes, Lincoln, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
075 
WWUS43 KLBF 181928
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

.Forecast trends this morning have decreased snow accumulations 
across the Sandhills and portions of Central Nebraska. The 
combination of wind and snow will lead to blizzard or near blizzard 
conditions over far southwestern Nebraska into portions of the 
eastern Sandhills and central Nebraska. Accumulating snow is also 
expected over the Pine Ridge of Sheridan County and a winter weather 
advisory is in effect for the northeastern Nebraska Panhandle.

NEZ027-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0005.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-
Including the cities of Taylor
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Loup County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-009-025-026-037-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0005.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-Logan-
Including the cities of Halsey, Rose, Ainsworth, Brewster,
Stapleton, Dunning, Purdum, Thedford, and Bassett
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ010-190900-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Atkinson and O'Neill
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout to near whiteout conditions are possible. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ028-029-038-071-190900-
/O.CON.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Burwell, Ericson, Curtis,
Bartlett, Eustis, and Broken Bow
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches. Local amounts up to 4 inches are possible 
  in eastern Frontier county. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Wheeler, and Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ059-069-070-190900-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-
Including the cities of Wauneta, Hayes Center, North Platte,
Imperial, Champion, and Enders
228 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /128 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT 
MDT/ TO 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 
  3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ004-190900-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WW.Y.0005.250319T0000Z-250319T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
128 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM 
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility 
  due to snow and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
168 
WWUS43 KLBF 190746
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NEZ010-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Atkinson and O'Neill
246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for blizzard conditions has ended.

$$

NEZ059-069-070-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1900Z/
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-
Including the cities of Imperial, Enders, North Platte, Hayes
Center, Champion, and Wauneta
246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /146 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NEZ004-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
146 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NEZ008-009-025>027-037-190900-
/O.CAN.KLBF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Logan-
Including the cities of Bassett, Taylor, Dunning, Thedford, Rose,
Brewster, Ainsworth, Halsey, Purdum, and Stapleton
246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NEZ028-029-038-071-191500-
/O.EXT.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1500Z/
Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Frontier-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Eustis, Bartlett, Maywood,
Burwell, Ericson, and Curtis
246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Wheeler, and Frontier Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong 
  winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Roberg
060 
WWUS43 KLBF 191505
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NEZ028-029-038-071-191615-
/O.EXP.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1500Z/
Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Frontier-
Including the cities of Ericson, Curtis, Broken Bow, Eustis,
Burwell, Bartlett, and Maywood
1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat for blizzard conditions has ended. Some roads across 
Custer, Frontier and Wheeler counties continue to be partially snow 
covered. Exercise caution when traveling. Travel to the east of the 
area is strongly discouraged as numerous roads are closed in central 
and eastern Nebraska.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 18, 2:37 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningLBFArthur, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Custer and 18 more40 hr
Mar 18, 2:47 AM CDTWinter Storm WarningLBFBlaine, Brown, Chase, Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln and 3 more24 hr
Mar 18, 2:28 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFBlaine, Brown, Logan, Loup, Rock, Sheridan and 1 more12 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.