A strong winter storm brought rain, followed by freezing rain, sleet and snow to portions of western and north central Nebraska. The storm began as rain early in the afternoon on December 14th, and transitioned to freezing rain, sleet, then snow, during the overnight hours and daytime hours on December 15th.  The heaviest snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 9 inches across north central Nebraska. Freezing rain and sleet caused additional impacts across eastern portions of north central Nebraska, causing very icy roadways.

Winter Storm in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts across western Cherry County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th.

Winter Storm in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer located 10 miles northeast of Oshkosh reported 5 inches of snowfall.  Snowfall amounts across Garden County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th.

Winter Storm in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts across Grant County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported multiple accidents on local roadways.

Winter Storm in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts across Thomas County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported multiple accidents on local roadways.

Winter Storm in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts across Wheeler County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported icy roads and blowing snow on local roadways.

Winter Storm in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observers reported 6 inches of snowfall in Burwell, and 7 inches located eight miles west of Ericson. Snowfall amounts across Garfield County ranged from 5 to 7 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported icy roads and blowing snow on local roadways.

Winter Storm in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public located 7 miles north of O'Neill reported 6 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts across Holt County ranged from 4 to 7 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported icy roads and blowing snow on local roadways.

Winter Storm in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer in Butte reported 5 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts across Boyd County ranged from 5 to 7 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public near Hay Springs and Gordon both reported 6 inches of snowfall.  North winds of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th.

Winter Storm in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts across Hooker County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported multiple accidents on local roadways.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts across Blaine County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported icy roads and blowing snow on local roadways.

Winter Storm in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts across Loup County ranged from 4 to 6 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the morning hours on December 15th. In addition, law enforcement reported icy roads and blowing snow on local roadways.

Winter Storm in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts across Keya Paha County ranged from 5 to 7 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th.

Winter Storm in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts across Eastern Cherry County ranged from 4 to 7 inches. North winds of 20 to 30 mph increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting with low visibility during the overnight hours into the daytime hours on December 15th.