An intense low pressure system in the Southern Plains lifted northward into Missouri on Thursday, December 24th, and into western Iowa on Friday, December 25th, 2009.  This resulted in moderate to heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions across much of central and north central Nebraska with strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.  Most county highways and rural roads became closed during the morning of Friday, December 25th, as snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 15 inches.  Many snow drifts ranged from 4 to 8 feet, with a few as high as 10 feet.  Persistent snowfall across the Pine Ridge in the northern Panhandle allowed snowfall amounts to range up to 36 inches in northern Sheridan County with snowdrifts from 3 to 10 feet and road closures.

Blizzard in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 7 to 12 inches across Boyd County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the afternoon and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 8 feet were common and virtually all roads became closed.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 09:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall amounts ranged from 10 to 36 inches across northern Sheridan County.  Strong north winds of 25 to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting and visibilities below a half mile at times through the afternoon hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 3 to 10 feet were reported across the northern part of the county with road closures.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the central portions of the county and 2 to 6 inches across the south.

Blizzard in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches across eastern Cherry County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the afternoon hours on December 25, 2009.  Some road closures were reported.

Blizzard in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 9 to 14 inches across Wheeler County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 9 feet were common and many roads were closed.

Blizzard in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches across Loup County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 6 feet were common and some roads were closed.

Blizzard in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 09:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Hooker County.  Strong north winds of 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the afternoon and into the early evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 1 to 3 feet were common.

Blizzard in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 09:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 10 inches across western Cherry County.  Strong north winds of 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the afternoon and into the early evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snowfall amounts across the northwest ranged from 6 to 10 inches with drifts from 3 to 6 feet.  Snowfall amounts across the southeast ranged from 3 to 6 inches with drifts from 1 to 3 feet. A few road closures were reported across the northwestern part of the county.

Blizzard in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 9 to 15 inches across Holt County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 6 to 10 feet were common and most roads were closed.

Blizzard in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 10 inches across Garfield County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 6 feet were common and many roads were closed.

Blizzard in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 7 inches across Brown County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the afternoon hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 3 to 5 feet were common and some roads were closed.

Blizzard in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 9 inches across Rock County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the afternoon and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 6 feet were common and some roads were closed.

Blizzard in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 8 inches across Keya Paha County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the afternoon and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 3 to 6 feet were common and many road closures were reported.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Logan County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the afternoon and into the early evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts around 3 feet were common.

Blizzard in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Thomas County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the afternoon hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts up to 3 feet were reported.

Blizzard in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across McPherson County.  Strong north winds of 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the afternoon and into the early evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 1 to 3 feet were common.

Blizzard in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 7 inches across Blaine County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 6 feet were common and some roads were closed.

Blizzard in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 23-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches across Custer County.  Strong north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions and visibilities below a quarter mile at times through the day and into the evening hours on December 25, 2009.  Snow drifts from 4 to 6 feet were common across the northeastern half of the county and some roads were closed.