A large and relatively slow moving storm brought a prolonged winter storm and even, for a time, blizzard conditions to eastern Nebraska and western Iowa from late on Dec. 7th through the early morning hours of Dec. 9th.  The storm was driven by an upper level disturbance that tracked from the west coast across the Rockies and deepened over the Mississippi River Valley.  The heaviest snow fell in advance of when the stronger winds arrived, mainly during the morning and afternoon of Dec. 8th.  However, as north winds increased to 30 to 50 mph during the night of the 8th and early on the 9th, visibilities frequently dropped to near zero, especially in open areas.  Considerable drifting snow also occurred, in many cases closing roads back shut almost as fast as they could be opened.  This prompted many counties to pull snow plows off the roads for a while during the night of the 8th and early on the 9th.  Many schools were closed for 3 days because of the storm; due the forecast of heavy snow to begin on the 7th, because of poor visibilities and roads that were drifted shut on the 8th and still some closed roads and bitter cold wind chills which followed the storm on the 9th.  An elderly Omaha man was found dead during the evening of the 8th when he apparently had car trouble and returned to his apartment and was found dead sitting down in a chair outside.
Total snowfall from the storm was 6 to 15 inches over most of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.  Higher amounts in eastern Nebraska included 15 inches in Union, 14 inches in Columbus, around 12 inches at the NWS in Valley, at Tekamah, Uehling, Steele City and Weeping Water.  In western Iowa heavier amounts included 12 inches in Clarinda and Hastings and around 11 inches in Harlan, Red Oak and Little Sioux.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with a little over 12 inches measured at the NWS office in Valley, 9.4 inches measured at Omaha Eppley and around 10.5 inches measured in Bennington and at Boystown. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 52 mph measured by the ASOS at Omaha Eppley. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Some county roads were drifted shut and interstate on-ramps and residential roads were difficult to keep open.
An elderly man was found dead outside an Omaha apartment complex late on the 8th after he had sought help for car trouble and then evidently sat down in a chair outdoors, according to police.  A 28-year-old woman was killed late on the 8th when she was hit by a snowplow that was backing up outside of her southwest Omaha apartment complex and a 63-year-old man died of a heart attack on the 9th after shoveling snow outside of his northwest Omaha home.  The weight of the snow damaged several roofs of businesses in Omaha and also caused the city to spend over $500,000 in equipment rental for snow removal besides over $1 million in actual snow removal expenses.

Winter Storm in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 8 to 11 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8.2 inches in Lincoln and around 11 inches measured in Malcolm.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph were recorded, with a peak wind of 45 mph measured at the Lincoln airport.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Snowdrifts of 6 feet were reported by Emergency Management.  The storm cost the city of Lincoln $1.2 million in snow removal alone.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 14 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 14 inches measured in Columbus and around 9 inches in Humphrey. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 47 mph measures by the AWOS in Columbus.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Severe drifting of snow also closed many county roads including sections of Highway 81 and 91 north of Columbus.  It was estimated that snow removal costs in Columbus alone would be around $40,000.

Winter Storm in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 9 to 11 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with around 9 inches reported in Beatrice. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Beatrice reported frequent gusts over 40 mph and a peak wind of 49 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  According to Emergency Management during the height of the storm road crews were sent home because they were unable to make progress clearing roads due to the winds and drifting.  It was estimated that snow removal costs alone in Beatrice would approach $70,000.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 10 inches measured at Ft. Calhoun. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 51 mph measured by the AWOS at Blair.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Some county roads were drifted shut.

Winter Storm in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county with 10 inches reported in Verdon. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts around 40 mph were observed and a peak wind of 44 mph was measured at Falls City. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county with 7 inches reported in Pawnee City and 9 inches in Table Rock. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts over 40 mph were observed based on reports from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Based on observations of surrounding counties, north winds frequently gusted over 40 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts over 40 mph were observed based on reports from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with around 8 inches reported in Friend.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Based on observations of surrounding counties, north winds frequently gusted over 40 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  According to Emergency Management, drifts of 5 to 6 feet blocked most county roads overnight.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 10 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with 11 inches reported in Fairbury and 11.5 inches measured at Steele City.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Fairbury recorded frequent gusts over 40 mph and a peak wind of 44 mph from this storm.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm including around 9 inches measured in Schuyler.  The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Emergency Management reported 4 foot drifts and that the roads drifted shut 30 to 40 minutes after being plowed.

Winter Storm in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county with 10 inches reported in Brownville.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  According to Emergency Management snow plows were unable to make any progress clearing roads and were mainly engaged in pulling stuck emergency vehicles.

Winter Storm in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 8 inches measured in Wahoo. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Severe drifting of snow also closed some roads across the county including Highways 77 and 92 near Wahoo.

Winter Storm in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm including 12 inches in Uehling, 11 inches in Fremont and 10 inches in Dodge.  The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak wind of 44 mph measured by the AWOS in Fremont. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Many county roads were closed because of drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 8 inches measured in David City. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Severe drifting of snow also closed some roads across the county.

Winter Storm in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of around 6 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 5.5 inches measured in Albion. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of 12/8 and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 44 mph measures by the AWOS in Albion.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th and the whiteout conditions made many roads impassable and the snowplows were sent home, according to Emergency Management.

Winter Storm in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 11 inches measured in Gretna and 10 inches measured in Papillion. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 41 mph measured at Offutt AFB.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Drifts of 5 to 6 feet were observed, according to Emergency Management, which closed most county roads.

Blizzard in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county with 10 inches reported in Brownville.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow which dropped visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile in open areas during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  According to Emergency Management snow plows were unable to make any progress clearing roads and were mainly engaged in pulling stuck emergency vehicles.

Blizzard in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 10 inches measured at Ft. Calhoun. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 51 mph measured by the AWOS at Blair.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities reduced to near zero, especially in open areas, from late in the evening on the 8th into the early morning hours on the 9th. Some county roads were drifted shut.

Blizzard in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm including around 9 inches measured in Schuyler.  The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Emergency Management reported 4 foot drifts and that the roads drifted shut 30 to 40 minutes after being plowed.

Winter Storm in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 9 inches measured in Norfolk.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed and a peak wind of 52 mph was measured by the ASOS at Norfolk.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Many county roads were drifted shut and snowplows were sent home for a while during the evening of the 8th and the early morning hours of the 9th.

Blizzard in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 5 to 6 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with a little over 6 inches measured in Neligh.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Many county roads were drifted shut and snowplows were sent home for a while during that time period.

Blizzard in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 11 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8.2 inches in Lincoln and around 11 inches measured in Malcolm.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph were recorded, with a peak wind of 45 mph measured at the Lincoln airport.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow which lowered visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile, especially in open areas, during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Snowdrifts of 6 feet were reported by Emergency Management.

Blizzard in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 14 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 14 inches measured in Columbus and around 9 inches in Humphrey. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 47 mph measures by the AWOS in Columbus.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities lowered to near zero in open areas during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Severe drifting of snow also closed many county roads including sections of Highway 81 and 91 north of Columbus.

Blizzard in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 9 inches measured in Norfolk.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed and a peak wind of 52 mph was measured by the ASOS at Norfolk.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to near zero in open areas during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Many county roads were drifted shut and snowplows were sent home for a while during the evening of the 8th and the early morning hours of the 9th.

Blizzard in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 9 to 11 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with around 9 inches reported in Beatrice. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Beatrice reported frequent gusts over 40 mph and a peak wind of 49 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with frequent visibilities below 1/4 mile, especially in open areas, during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  According to Emergency Management during the height of the storm road crews were sent home because they were unable to make progress clearing roads due to the winds and drifting.

Winter Storm in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 5 to 6 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with a little over 6 inches measured in Neligh.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Many county roads were drifted shut and snowplows were sent home for a while during the evening of the 8th and the early morning hours of the 9th.

Blizzard in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 8 inches measured in David City. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with near white-out conditions observed in open areas during the evening of the 8th and early in the morning on the 9th. Severe drifting of snow also closed many roads across the county.

Blizzard in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with around 8 inches measured in Wahoo. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding counties. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. The severe drifting of the snow closed some county roads and also Highways 77 and 92 near Wahoo.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with a little over 12 inches measured at the NWS office in Valley, 9.4 inches measured at Omaha Eppley and around 10.5 inches measured in Bennington and at Boystown. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 52 mph measured by the ASOS at Omaha Eppley. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to near zero in open areas from late in the evening on the 8th into the early morning hours of the 9th. Some county roads were drifted shut and interstate on-ramps and residential roads were difficult to keep open.

Blizzard in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm including 12 inches in Uehling, 11 inches in Fremont and 10 inches in Dodge.  The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak wind of 44 mph measured by the AWOS in Fremont. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with near white-out conditions observed, especially in open areas, during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Many county roads were closed because of drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8 inches measured in West Point.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed many county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding towns.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Emergency Management stated the drifts were 4 to 5 feet high and roads would drift shut soon after being plowed.  The drifting snow also caused two plows to become stuck.

Blizzard in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 10 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with 11 inches reported in Fairbury and 11.5 inches measured at Steele City.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Fairbury recorded frequent gusts over 40 mph and a peak wind of 44 mph from this storm.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Blizzard in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak wind of 44 mph measured at Nebraska City.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile according to Emergency Management from late in the evening on the 8th into the early morning hours of the 9th.

Blizzard in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts over 40 mph were observed based on reports from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Blizzard in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county with 10 inches reported in Verdon. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the evening of 12/8 into the next morning.  Frequent gusts around 40 mph were observed and a peak wind of 44 mph was measured at Falls City. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow which dropped visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile, especially in open areas, from late on the 8th into the 9th.

Blizzard in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of around 6 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 5.5 inches measured in Albion. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon and evening of 12/8 and into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 44 mph measures by the AWOS in Albion.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to near zero in open areas during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th and the whiteout conditions made many roads impassable and the snowplows were sent home, according to Emergency Management.

Blizzard in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 11 inches measured in Gretna and 10 inches measured in Papillion. The snow began during the late evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 41 mph measured at Offutt AFB.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Drifts of 5 to 6 feet were observed, according to Emergency Management, which closed most county roads.

Winter Storm in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on surrounding towns.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  Emergency Management stated the drifts were 4 to 5 feet high and roads would drift shut soon after being plowed.  The snow also caused two plows to become stuck.

Blizzard in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm, with around 8 inches reported in Friend.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Based on observations of surrounding counties, north winds frequently gusted over 40 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently below 1/8 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th according to Emergency Management who also stated that drifts of 5 to 6 feet blocked most county roads that night.

Blizzard in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county with 7 inches reported in Pawnee City and 9 inches in Table Rock. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent gusts over 40 mph were observed based on reports from surrounding counties.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile, especially in open areas, during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8 inches measured in Hartington. The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and continued into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph with a peak gust of 48 mph measured on home weather equipment by the Emergency Manager.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Based on observations of surrounding counties, north winds frequently gusted over 40 mph.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow which dropped visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile, especially in open areas, during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.

Winter Storm in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 12 inches measured in Tekamah and 11 inches in Craig. The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with the ASOS in Tekamah measuring a peak wind of 47 mph. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed many county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 7 inches measured in Wayne.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph were observed with a peak wind of 41 mph measured at the AWOS in Wayne.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 5 inches measured in Bloomfield.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and continued into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 12 inches measured in Tekamah and 11 inches in Craig. The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with the ASOS in Tekamah measuring a peak wind of 47 mph. The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed many county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 7 inches measured in Wayne.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph were observed with a peak wind of 41 mph measured at the AWOS in Wayne.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities lowered below 1/4 mile frequently during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on measurements from surrounding towns.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 15 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 15 inches measured in Union and 12 inches reported at Weeping Water. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 45 mph measured at the Plattsmouth AWOS.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced to below 1/4 mile.  Emergency Management reported that road crews were unable to keep roads clear because of the severe drifting.

Blizzard in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8 inches measured in West Point.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed many county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 10 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on measurements from surrounding towns.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 9 inches measured in Pierce.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with near white-out conditions observed in open areas during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 00:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 7 to 9 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 9 inches measured in Pierce.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 5 inches measured in Bloomfield.  The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and continued into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph were observed based on observations from surrounding sites.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Blizzard in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 8 inches measured in Hartington. The snow began a little after midnight on 12/8 and continued into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and continued into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of over 40 mph with a peak gust of 48 mph measured on home weather equipment by the Emergency Manager.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with visibilities frequently reduced below 1/4 mile during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.  The drifting snow closed some county roads and forced some snowplows to be called back in for a while during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 15 inches fell across much of the county from this storm with 15 inches measured in Union and 12 inches reported at Weeping Water. The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak gust of 45 mph measured at the Plattsmouth AWOS.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th. Emergency Management reported that road crews were unable to keep roads clear because of the severe drifting.

Winter Storm in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches fell across much of the county from this storm based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow began during the evening of 12/7 and continued into the early morning hours of 12/9.  Winds were not that strong when the snow started, but north winds increased during the afternoon of 12/8 and especially that evening into the next morning.  Frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or more were observed with a peak wind of 44 mph measured at Nebraska City.  The winds produced considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions during the evening and early morning hours of the 8th and 9th.