A period of high winds developed across the western Nebraska Panhandle.
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The episode as NWS CYS wrote it up.
A period of high winds developed across the western Nebraska Panhandle.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 29, 4:54 AM MST, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
454 AM MST Tue Nov 29 2016
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 330 AM MST Tue Nov 29 2016
An intense upper-level low pressure system remains stationary this
morning with a 982 mb surface low centered over southeastern North
Dakota at 09z. We continue to see an impressive water vapor and IR
satellite presentation with this system, with wrap-around moisture
finally pushing south into our CWA. Cooling cloud tops on infrared
imagery suggest snow showers will continue to increase in coverage
over the next few hours through the morning. The models show a 500
mb vort max backing into the Laramie Range and weakening after 18z
which should lead to decreasing precipitation chances for the High
Plains. Lingering moisture and favorable orographics will probably
allow the mountains to add on to already impressive totals, so the
consensus was to extend the Winter Storm Warning thru 00z Wed with
an additional 4-8 inches possible.
High winds are the main concern for today. A very favorable upper-
level and surface low position places a wide belt of stronger low-
level flow extending from southeast MT into much of eastern WY and
the NE Panhandle. Douglas and Lusk have already gusted near 50 MPH
this morning with the help of snow showers, and guidance shows low
level flow continuing to increase through 15-18z. The NAM/GFS both
suggest 50 to 60 knot flow at H75 over most of the CWA to the east
of I25. We were a bit skeptical of forecast soundings showing good
low-level mixing with widespread clouds today, but current obs are
telling us this will not be an issue. Plus, snow showers are quite
likely to bring stronger winds to the surface and create potential
problems with blowing snow. Consensus with neighboring WFOs was at
least 50-55 MPH wind gusts across much of the region with a decent
shot of at least a few 60 MPH gusts. MOS guidance shows many sites
in the 32-36 knot range sustained between 18-21z, which is usually
a good sign for very strong winds. We have enough confidence to go
ahead and upgrade the Wind Advisory to a High Wind Warning for the
Panhandle and also add some of the WY plains to the HWW. Our local
research says Cheyenne does not typically do well in northwesterly
flow, so for that reason we did not include KCYS at this time. The
strongest flow should be east of this zone, however. Gradients are
expected to remain strong overnight, so it will remain breezy. The
threat for high winds should end after 00z though.
It will turn very cold tonight with decreasing clouds and H7 temps
around -14 deg C over much of the area. Lows will likely be in the
single digits along and west of the Laramie Range where there will
be less wind/mixing. Precipitation chances will increase again for
Thursday as the next mid-level disturbances approaches western Wyo
late in the forecast period, mainly for western zones.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Monday)
Issued at 330 AM MST Tue Nov 29 2016
Cold temperatures are going to stay with us through the extended
and we will be dealing with periods of snow as a series of
shortwaves moves through the area.
First one set for Thursday afternoon/evening that will mainly be
confined along and west of the Laramie Range. Did carry a small
chance for snow here at Cheyenne. Best lift and upper diffluence
though further west.
Much stronger system set to move into western Wyoming Sunday. This
one may need winter headlines for the Snowy and Sierra Madre
Ranges. Should be a pretty prolonged event that could persist
through Tuesday, similar to this past system.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday morning)
Issued at 452 AM MST Tue Nov 29 2016
IFR at a few locations this morning with passing snow showers.
Main story will be winds today with gusts to 50kts likely in the
Panhandle. Expact these winds to continue into the mid afternoon
before easing towards sunset.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 142 AM MST Tue Nov 29 2016
No fire weather concerns with cool temperatures and resulting high
RH values. Strong winds are expected today across southeast WY and
the western NE Panhandle with frequent gusts between 50-60 MPH.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this
afternoon for WYZ101-102-107-108-119.
Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for WYZ112-
114.
NE...High Wind Warning from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this
afternoon for NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096.
&&
SHORT TERM...CLH
LONG TERM...GCC
AVIATION...GCC
FIRE WEATHER...CLHHAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY 324 AM MST TUE NOV 29 2016 WYZ103>106-109>118-301030- NORTH LARAMIE RANGE-FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS- SHIRLEY BASIN-CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY- CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY-NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS- SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY-SIERRA MADRE RANGE- UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN-SNOWY RANGE-LARAMIE VALLEY- SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE-SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS- CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY- 324 AM MST TUE NOV 29 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL WYOMING AND SOUTHEAST WYOMING. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY OVER THE SIERRA MADRE AND SNOWY RANGES. AN ADDITIONAL 4 TO 8 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE, WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS ON WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING SLOPES. STRONG WINDS WILL PERSIST INTO THE AFTERNOON...MAINLY OVER THE WIND PRONE AREAS. GUSTS TO 50 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMMON TODAY. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY COLD TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEEK. OVERNIGHT WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW ZERO ALONG AND WEST OF THE LARAMIE RANGE. SNOW RETURNS TO THE FORECAST THURSDAY AS ANOTHER PACIFIC LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES INTO THE AREA...MAINLY WEST OF THE LARAMIE RANGE. A STRONGER AND MORE WIDESPREAD WINTER SYSTEM EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE AREA SUNDAY WITH ACCUMULATING SNOWS LIKELY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY AND TONIGHT. NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101-102-107-108-119-301030- DAWES-BOX BUTTE-SCOTTS BLUFF-BANNER-MORRILL-KIMBALL-CHEYENNE- NORTH SIOUX-SOUTH SIOUX-CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS- NIOBRARA COUNTY-EAST PLATTE COUNTY-GOSHEN COUNTY- EAST LARAMIE COUNTY- 324 AM MST TUE NOV 29 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEBRASKA...EAST CENTRAL WYOMING AND SOUTHEAST WYOMING. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS SUSTAINED AT 35 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE EXPECTED TODAY ALONG AND EAST OF A LINE FROM DOUGLAS TO TORRINGTON TO PINE BLUFFS OUT INTO THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. DRIVING COULD BE HAZARDOUS WITH THESE STRONG WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON EAST TO WEST FACING ROADS. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS COULD RESULT IN AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WITH THESE STRONG WINDS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY COLD TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEEK. OVERNIGHT WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO THE LOW SINGLE DIGITS ABOVE ZERO EAST OF INTERSTATE 25 EACH NIGHT. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY AND TONIGHT.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1241 AM MST TUE NOV 29 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1000 PM SNOW 24 W SARATOGA 41.45N 107.28W
11/28/2016 E10.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAGE CREEK BASIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7850 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 20 WNW ENCAMPMENT 41.32N 107.15W
11/28/2016 E22.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 14 E DIXON 41.03N 107.27W
11/28/2016 E12.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 16 ENE SAVERY 41.11N 107.17W
11/28/2016 E16.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE
RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS
1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.15N 106.97W
11/28/2016 E32.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.6 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 8 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.16N 106.94W
11/28/2016 E32.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.6 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SW ENCAMPMENT 41.11N 106.93W
11/28/2016 E27.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 28 E SAVERY 41.02N 106.91W
11/28/2016 E22.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 11 SSE ENCAMPMENT 41.06N 106.71W
11/28/2016 E36.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 12 W CENTENNIAL 41.30N 106.34W
11/28/2016 E30.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
NORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SSW ARLINGTON 41.46N 106.28W
11/28/2016 E34.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 7 NW CENTENNIAL 41.37N 106.21W
11/28/2016 E38.0 INCH ALBANY WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 21 SSE ELK MOUNTAIN 41.41N 106.26W
11/28/2016 E56.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 2.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
&&
GCLAYCOMPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1244 AM MST TUE NOV 29 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1036 AM BLIZZARD ARLINGTON 41.59N 106.21W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
WYDOT ROAD WEATHER SYSTEM. VISIBILITY .13 MILES WITH WINS
28 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 39 MPH.
1040 AM BLIZZARD 3 NW ARLINGTON 41.62N 106.24W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
FOOTE CREEK WYDOT SITE. NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.
VISIBILITY UNDER A HALF MILE FOR PAST HOUR. WIND GUSTS TO
34 MPH.
1121 AM BLIZZARD ARLINGTON 41.59N 106.21W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
ARLINGTON WEST WYDOT SITE. VISIBILITY REPORTED UNDER A
QUARTER MILE WITH SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH. GUSTS TO 48
MPH.
1220 PM BLIZZARD ARLINGTON 41.59N 106.21W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. VISIBILITY REPORTED UNDER A QUARTER
MILE FOR PAST HOUR. SUSTAINED WINDS 32 TO 35 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 51 MPH.
0123 PM BLIZZARD ARLINGTON 41.59N 106.21W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. VISIBILITIES UNDER A QUARTER MILE
FOR PAST HOUR WITH SUSTAINED WINDS 30 TO 34 MPH AND GUSTS
TO 49MPH.
0205 PM BLIZZARD 3 NW ARLINGTON 41.62N 106.24W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
FOOTE CREEK WYDOT SITE. NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH
VISIBILITY UNDER A HALF MILE FOR PAST HOUR. SUSTAINED
WINDS 32 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 44 MPH.
0205 PM BLIZZARD 4 NNW ARLINGTON 41.64N 106.24W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
WAGONHOUND WYDOT SITE. VISIBILITIES UNDER A HALF MILE FOR
PAST 40 MINUTES AND UNDER A QUARTER MILE FOR PAST 15
MINUTES. SUSTAINED WINDS 36 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50
MPH.
0205 PM BLIZZARD ARLINGTON 41.59N 106.21W
11/27/2016 CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
VISIBILITIES AT ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE UNDER A QUARTER MILE
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS 33 TO 35 MPH AND GUSTS TO 50 MPH.
0235 PM NON-TSTM WND GST BORDEAUX 41.95N 104.95W
11/27/2016 M58.00 MPH PLATTE WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
SUSTAINED AT 40 MPH.
0245 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 8 S CHUGWATER 41.65N 104.85W
11/27/2016 M51.00 MPH LARAMIE WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
37 MPH SUSTAINED.
0330 PM NON-TSTM WND GST W ROCK RIVER 41.73N 105.98W
11/27/2016 M50.00 MPH ALBANY WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0345 PM NON-TSTM WND GST BUFORD 41.11N 105.30W
11/27/2016 M54.00 MPH ALBANY WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0346 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NNW ARLINGTON 41.60N 106.21W
11/27/2016 M51.00 MPH CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0351 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 WNW BUFORD 41.13N 105.34W
11/27/2016 M50.00 MPH ALBANY WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0355 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 8 S CHUGWATER 41.65N 104.85W
11/27/2016 M51.00 MPH LARAMIE WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0700 PM SNOW 20 WNW ENCAMPMENT 41.32N 107.15W
11/27/2016 E8.4 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 14 E DIXON 41.03N 107.27W
11/27/2016 E3.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
BATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.3 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 10 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW SANDSTONE RANGER STATIO 41.11N 107.17W
11/27/2016 E6.5 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
SANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE
RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS
0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 11 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.15N 106.97W
11/27/2016 E12.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 8 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.16N 106.94W
11/27/2016 E10.5 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SW ENCAMPMENT 41.11N 106.93W
11/27/2016 E14.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW WHISKEY PARK 41.00N 106.91W
11/27/2016 E7.2 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM HEAVY SNOW 11 SSE ENCAMPMENT 41.06N 106.71W
11/27/2016 E15.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 16 ENE RIVERSIDE 41.30N 106.50W
11/27/2016 E2.4 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
SOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
8440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.2 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 12 W CENTENNIAL 41.30N 106.34W
11/27/2016 E9.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
NORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 10 SSW ARLINGTON 41.46N 106.28W
11/27/2016 E7.5 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 7 NW CENTENNIAL 41.37N 106.21W
11/27/2016 E4.5 INCH ALBANY WY OTHER FEDERAL
BROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM HEAVY SNOW 21 SSE ELK MOUNTAIN 41.41N 106.26W
11/27/2016 E12.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 14 HOURS.
0700 PM SNOW 24 W SARATOGA 41.45N 107.28W
11/27/2016 E4.0 INCH CARBON WY OTHER FEDERAL
SAGE CREEK BASIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7850 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.4 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 10 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
0100 PM SNOW 14 E DIXON 41.03N 107.27W
11/28/2016 E3.6 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .3 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. THIS
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 6.6 INCHES
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 21 SSE ELK MOUNTAIN 41.41N 106.26W
11/28/2016 E40.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 2.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO
LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 52
INCHES.
0100 PM SNOW 24 W SARATOGA 41.45N 107.28W
11/28/2016 E4.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAGE CREEK BASIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7850 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .3 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. THIS
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 8.5 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW SANDSTONE RANGER STATIO 41.11N 107.17W
11/28/2016 E9.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE
RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .6
INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
THIS ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 15.5 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.15N 106.97W
11/28/2016 E18.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .9 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION
WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR
IS 30 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 8 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.16N 106.94W
11/28/2016 E16.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 26.5 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SW ENCAMPMENT 41.11N 106.93W
11/28/2016 E13.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .9 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. THIS
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 27.5 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW WHISKEY PARK 41.00N 106.91W
11/28/2016 E12.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .8 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION
WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR
IS 19.2 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 11 SSE ENCAMPMENT 41.06N 106.71W
11/28/2016 E16.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL
ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 31 INCHES.
0100 PM SNOW 16 ENE RIVERSIDE 41.30N 106.50W
11/28/2016 E1.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
8440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .1 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION
WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR
IS 3.9 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 12 W CENTENNIAL 41.30N 106.34W
11/28/2016 E16.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
NORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .8 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION
WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR
IS 25 INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SSW ARLINGTON 41.46N 106.28W
11/28/2016 E24.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO
LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 31.5
INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 7 NW CENTENNIAL 41.37N 106.21W
11/28/2016 E18.0 INCH ALBANY WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO
LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR IS 22.5
INCHES.
0100 PM HEAVY SNOW 20 WNW ENCAMPMENT 41.32N 107.15W
11/28/2016 E9.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS .6 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. THIS ACCUMULATION
WAS OVER PAST 20 HOURS. STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION SO FAR
IS 17.4 INCHES.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 21 SSE ELK MOUNTAIN 41.41N 106.26W
11/28/2016 E56.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 2.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 7 NW CENTENNIAL 41.37N 106.21W
11/28/2016 E38.0 INCH ALBANY WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SSW ARLINGTON 41.46N 106.28W
11/28/2016 E34.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050
FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW
TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER
PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 12 W CENTENNIAL 41.30N 106.34W
11/28/2016 E30.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
NORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION
10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 11 SSE ENCAMPMENT 41.06N 106.71W
11/28/2016 E36.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 28 E SAVERY 41.02N 106.91W
11/28/2016 E22.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 SW ENCAMPMENT 41.11N 106.93W
11/28/2016 E27.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 8 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.16N 106.94W
11/28/2016 E32.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.6 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 WSW ENCAMPMENT 41.15N 106.97W
11/28/2016 E32.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.6 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 16 ENE SAVERY 41.11N 107.17W
11/28/2016 E16.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE
RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS
1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 14 E DIXON 41.03N 107.27W
11/28/2016 E12.0 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
BATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM HEAVY SNOW 20 WNW ENCAMPMENT 41.32N 107.15W
11/28/2016 E22.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION
8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS
OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
1000 PM SNOW 24 W SARATOGA 41.45N 107.28W
11/28/2016 E10.5 INCH CARBON WY PARK/FOREST SRVC
SAGE CREEK BASIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
ELEVATION 7850 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES
AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 41 HOURS.
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GCLAYCOMThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
12 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The NEDOR sensor on Highway 20 mile marker 15 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The NEDOR sensor six miles southeast of Harrisburg at Banner Road and Highway 71 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 62 mph at 29/1334 MST.
The NEDOR sensor near the Wyoming-Nebraska state line on Interstate 80 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The RAWS sensor at Scottsbluff measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 64 mph at 29/0934 MST.
The NEDOR sensor near Angora measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The NEDOR sensor on Highway 29 mile marker 34 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The wind sensor at the Scottsbluff Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The wind sensor at the Sidney Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The wind sensor at the Alliance Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The NEDOR sensor five miles east of Hemingford near Highways 385 and 7 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The wind sensor at the Chadron Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.
The RAWS sensor at Kings Canyon measured a peak gust of 59 mph.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Nebraska in 2016Every state in 2016This day in weather historyWarnings in Nebraska, November 2016
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 666633, 666526, 666629, 666524, 666615, 666634, 666525, 666632, 666522, 666523, 666520, 666521.