Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
HEAVY FALL OF SNOW IN NEBRASKA
Two Inches Reported tn Many Sec
lions of the state

lions of the state
IRV1NGToN, Neb.. Feb. 29.-(Special)-
Two inches Of snow have fallen since last
evening, with indications Of more. Ground
in fne condition to receive It.
LA PLATTE, Neb.. Feb. 2o.--(Special)-
Ssrpy county was treated to a snowfall Of
two inches today. The moisture was needed.
FREMONT. Feb. Especial. Nearly
two inches of snow fell here last night and
this morning II was very damp. and as
there was but little wind blowing, 1t did net
drift. The snow was followed by very light
rain and the wind shifted TO the north and
became colder. The snow packed well and
quite a few s'eighs have been on the streets
today.
BENNINGTON, Neb.. Feb. (specal.)--
Fully three inches Of snow fell here last night
and today. IL being the first snow of any
consequence this winter.
WAHoo. Neb, Feb. 29.-(Special.) About
two inches Of snow fell here this morning
and indications are that more will fall to-
night.
commenced falling here about o'clock and
I continued all forenoon, with prospect Of last
ing all day. This is the best snow OF the
winter.
ORD, Neb., Feb. 9A(special.) All day
yesterday furious storm OF wind was rag
ing from the northwest, which filled the air
with clouds Of flying dust and today strong
wind is blowing from the very opposite direc-
tion with indications OF snow.
NORTH BEND, Net., Feb. 2s.-(spe-
cial)-The first snow in this vicinity since
December l commenced this morning.
WESTON, Neb., Feb. 29.-(Special.)-A
! fine shower fell last night, followed by a
| fall Of six inches of snow. This moisture
was much needed, as the ground was very
| dry and dusty Some Of the farmers in this
| locality have finished sowing wheat, and the
rain and snow last night puts the soil in a
most favorable condition.
| PERU. Neb., Feb. 29.-(Speclal.)- )-Snow to
| the depth of four inches fell here last night
and 1t is still showing.
l PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. Feb. 29.-(Specal
Telegram.)-A heavy snow commenced fall
| ing at an early hour here this morning and
continued steadily until noon, when the
snow Stacked up and heavy mist set in,
which continued for nearly two hours, after
which It began to grow colder In spite of
| the inclement weather, the streets were
crowded nearly all day with farmers. Win
| ter wheat has stand never heard OF here
before. The ground seems In splendid con-
| dition, the moisture extending down as deep
as eighteen inches. The creeks through this
county that have been dry all summer and
| fall have, for some unknown cause, began
! send ng clear current Of water along their
| dusty banks No one seems able to explain
| the phenomenon.
SIOUX CITY Feb. 29-(Special Telegram. J
The heaviest snowfall of the season took
| place here last night. The storm is still In
| progress and reports from neighboring points
are that it is general throughout the Jim
river valley in South Dakota. and extends
| into North Dakota and west to the Missouri
| river. 1t Is drifting and threatens to inter-
fere with railway traffic.
| FORT CALHOUN, Neb., Feb. 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-Snow fell last night in this vicinity
to the depth of about two inches. no wind
| accompanying.