A vigorous early season winter storm brought moderate to heavy snowfall and strong northerly winds to much of the western Nebraska Panhandle. Wind gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions across the northern Panhandle where visibilities were reduced to near zero. Many roads and highways were closed by snow drifts up to four feet.  Snow accumulations ranged from two to four inches south to 8 to 14 inches north.

Winter Storm in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were several reports of six to seven inches of snow countywide.  Winds gusted to 40 mph which lowered visibilities to a half mile or less in blowing and drifting snow.  Some county and secondary roads were closed by one-foot snow drifts.

Winter Storm in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to eight inches of snow was observed countywide.  Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, with visibilities reduced to less than a half mile.

Winter Storm in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations varied from three to seven inches.  Winds gusted to 40 mph which lowered visibilities to a half mile or less in blowing and drifting snow.  A few county and secondary roads north and west of Bridgeport were closed by one-foot snow drifts.

Blizzard in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph created blizzard conditions with visibilities reduced to near zero.  Several county and secondary roads were closed by snow drifts of two to four feet.  Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches were observed.

Blizzard in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow and winds gusts to 50 mph created blizzard conditions countywide.  Visibilities were reduced to near zero.  Many county and secondary roads were closed by snow drifts as high as five feet.  Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches were observed.

Blizzard in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow and wind gusts to 50 mph created widespread blizzard conditions.  Many county and secondary roads were closed by snow drifts as high as three feet.  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were observed.

Blizzard in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions prevailed with heavy snow and wind gusts to 50 mph lowering visibilities to near zero.  Several county and secondary roads were closed by snow drifts of three to five feet.  Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches were observed.