An intense upper level low pressure system tracked across western Nebraska on May 1st, bringing snowfall amounts up to 4 inches and near blizzard conditions to western Nebraska.  Northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with a few gusts to around 60 mph reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile for several hours during the morning and afternoon hours causing the closure of Interstate 80 west of Ogallala.

Winter Storm in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Nebraska Department of Roads mesonet site reported northwest winds of 48 mph with gusts to 66 mph at 608 am MST.  Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations up to 4 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS observation site near Ogallala reported northwest winds of 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph at 630 am MST.  Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions. This resulted in the closure of interstate 80 west of Ogallala Friday morning through mid afternoon.

Winter Storm in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts occurred during the morning and continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations of 4 inches causing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reported northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 56 mph at 616 am MST.  Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations of 4 inches causing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions. This resulted in the closure of interstate 80 west of Ogallala Friday morning through mid afternoon.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Nebraska Department of Roads mesonet site reported northwest winds of 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph at 714 am MST.  Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations up to 4 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Nebraska Department of Roads mesonet site reported northwest winds of 57 mph with gusts to 73 mph at 626 am MST.  Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts continued into the early afternoon hours with snow accumulations up to 4 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts occurred during the morning hours and continued through the mid afternoon hours with snow accumulations up to 3 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph and higher gusts occurred during the morning hours and continued through the mid afternoon hours with snow accumulations up to 3 inches causing blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with higher gusts began early in the morning and continued into the mid afternoon hours with snow accumulations of 4 inches causing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 02-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with a peak gust of 60 mph occurred at 853 am MST. The strong northwest winds began early in the morning and continued into the mid afternoon hours with snow accumulations of 4 inches causing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions.