After a dry and mild winter, the heaviest and most widespread snowfall of the year fell across much of south-central Nebraska on February 17 and 18.  Snow amounts ranged from 4 to 9 inches over a 40 to 50 mile wide path from Cambridge to Genoa.  Wood River, Genoa and Central City all reported just over 8 inches of new snow.  From Cambridge to just southwest of Holdrege, 7 to 8 inches of fresh snow was common.  North winds gusting over 30 mph began blowing as the storm pushed east.  This strong north wind caused considerable blowing and drifting snow and significantly slowed morning traffic.  Many schools were closed for the first time this winter due to the snow.  Some sunshine later in the day started to melt the snow, and all of the snow was gone within five days after the event.  For many areas, this snow was the most significant precipitation event of the winter.

Winter Storm in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 17-FEB-00 15:00:00 to 18-FEB-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER