Two middle and upper level troughs moved across the region with an associated cold front and jet entrance regions providing enough lift and moisture to produce widespread snow and low visibility across the region. Heaviest snowfall amounts were contained to the Gering and Scottsbluff area with much of the surrounding counties receiving up to 5 inches of snowfall.
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Two middle and upper level troughs moved across the region with an associated cold front and jet entrance regions providing enough lift and moisture to produce widespread snow and low visibility across the region. Heaviest snowfall amounts were contained to the Gering and Scottsbluff area with much of the surrounding counties receiving up to 5 inches of snowfall.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Observers in Scottsbluff and Gering measured over 6 inches of total snowfall.
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