As a storm system lifted northeast toward the upper Great Lakes region, cold Arctic air wrapping around it brought dangerously cold wind chill Values to eastern Nebraska.  Temperatures dropped into the single digits below and above zero and when combined with southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph wind chill values of 20 below to 25 below zero prevailed for several hours.  Cloud patches and slightly milder air further wrapped around the system bringing moderating readings by New Year's morning.  This episode carried over from Dec. 31, 2010.

Cold/Wind Chill in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region toward daybreak on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region after midnight on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region after midnight on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region after midnight on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region several hours after midnight on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region several hours after midnight on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.

Cold/Wind Chill in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind chill values dropped to 20 below to 25 below zero during New Year's Evening continuing into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.  Temperatures fell to around zero or a little below and southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph were observed. Slightly milder air and less wind moved into the region toward daybreak on the 1st moderating wind chill values somewhat.