An upper level disturbance dropped southeast across Nebraska during the afternoon and evening of Jan. 22.  This caused low pressure to develop over eastern Kansas with an inverted surface trough extending north into eastern Nebraska.  Snow, occasionally heavy, developed along this trough during the afternoon of the 22nd and continued into the early morning hours of Jan. 23rd.  Snow intensities in some cases exceeded 1 inch per hour, especially in a relatively narrow band from Norfolk through Fremont and into the western sections of Omaha where storm totals reached 6 to 8 inches or more.   North to northeast winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event further reducing visibilities in blowing snow.  Cold high pressure building in behind the system dropped lows by the 23rd to as cold as 15 below to 20 below zero in northeast Nebraska with wind chill values of 20 to 29 below zero.  Heavier storm totals from the storm included...8.5 inches in Fremont, around 7 inches at Norfolk, Oakdale, the NWS in Valley, Schuyler and Bennington Nebraska and Sidney Iowa.  There were also reports of 7 to 9 inches across the western sections of Omaha.

Winter Storm in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Dodge county from this storm was between 6 and 8 inches with 8.5 inches measured in Fremont for one of the higher amounts reported in the county.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Saunders county from this storm was around 6 or 7 inches based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Cold/Wind Chill in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Cold/Wind Chill in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 03:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Washington county from this storm was around 6 or 7 inches based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall over much Douglas county was mostly around 6 inches but it ranged from just under 4 inches at Eppley on the eastern end of the county to around 8 inches across western Omaha to a little under 7 inches at the NWS office in Valley on the western edge of the county.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall over much Sarpy county was mostly 6 to 8 inches with 7.5 inches measured near Gretna for one of the higher amounts reported in the county.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much Cass county was around 6 inches based on observations from surrounding counties. The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Cold/Wind Chill in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 01:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 01:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 01:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 01:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.  Although temperatures fell a little more around sunrise, winds became nearly calm.

Cold/Wind Chill in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall reached around 6 inches over much of Pierce county based on surrounding observations.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Cold/Wind Chill in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Winter Storm in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall over much of Madison county from this storm was around 6 or 7 inches, with 7.3 inches reported in Norfolk for one of the higher amounts received.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Stanton county from this storm was around 6 inches based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Cold/Wind Chill in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Cold/Wind Chill in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Platte county from this storm was around 6 inches, with 6 inches reported by the cooperative observer near Columbus.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Winter Storm in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 22-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over much of Colfax county from this storm was around 6 or 7 inches based on observations from surrounding counties.  The snow was especially heavy during the late afternoon and early evening hours of 1/22.  North winds increased to 15 to 25 mph toward the end of the event producing a period of poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Cold/Wind Chill in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 23-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10 below zero during the morning hours of 1/23.  When combined with north winds of around 10 mph, wind chill values were lowered to 20 below to 29 below zero for several hours early in the morning.