A vigorous Pacific low pressure system brought widespread heavy snowfall and northerly winds up to 50 mph as it moved across the central Rockies. Storm total snow accumulations up to two feet were observed across the western Nebraska Panhandle.  The combination of falling snow and strong winds produced considerable drifting snow, which resulted in very low visibilities and snow packed roads. Numerous highways, including Interstate 80 from Sidney to the Wyoming border were closed.

Winter Storm in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer nine miles northeast of Harrison measured 16 inches of snow with four to six foot drifts.

Winter Storm in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Harrison estimated two feet of snow with six to eight foot drifts.

Winter Storm in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Agate measured 14 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer three miles southwest of Chadron measured 16 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Twenty inches of snow with four to six foot drifts were reported in Chadron.

Winter Storm in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer two miles east of Whitney measured 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fourteen inches of snow with two to four foot drifts was reported seven miles northwest of Alliance.  The body of a Berea woman was discovered late Tuesday afternoon in a field a half mile west of Highway 385.  The woman succumbed to hypothermia after leaving her stranded vehicle to meet her son.

Winter Storm in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Alliance measured ten inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Gering measured 8.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer 2.7 miles west-northwest of Scottsbluff measured nine inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer 6.6 miles northeast of Scottsbluff measured 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Scottsbluff measured 10.7 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Harrisburg measured ten inches of snow with two to four foot drifts.

Winter Storm in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer 10.4 miles east-northeast of Dalton measured nine inches of snow.

Winter Storm in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer ten miles south-southeast of Broadwater measured nine inches of snow.

Winter Storm in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fifteen inches of snow with three to four foot drifts were reported in Bridgeport.

Winter Storm in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Kimball measured nine inches of snow.

Winter Storm in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Bushnell measured 11 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer eight miles north of Lodgepole measured 6.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Dalton measured 15 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Sidney measured six inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Gurley measured 10 inches of snow with three to four foot drifts.

Winter Storm in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 09-APR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Hemingford measured 16 inches of snow with four to six foot drifts.