The second of three quick moving but powerful winter storms pounded south-central Nebraska with high winds, dangerous cold and near blizzard conditions.  The storm struck in the middle of the night.  Though actual snowfall was light, fresh snow already on the ground was more than enough for the high winds, which developed, to cause hazardous conditions.  Visibilities dropped to near zero in white-out conditions overnight as wind gusts to 50 mph were recorded.  Significant blowing and drifting snow made travel in some areas difficult to impossible at times.Though the sky cleared during the day, the wind continued to howl over 40 mph.  Temperatures dropped to the single digits by midday. The combination of wind and cold produced dangerously cold wind chills to 50 below zero.  Many area events scheduled for the evening of the 16th were canceled due to the combination of the wind, extreme cold  and problems caused by blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 16-DEC-00 04:00:00 to 16-DEC-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER