A potent storm system moved out of the desert southwest and into the central Plains during Tuesday February 4th, and exited the region early on the morning on the 5th. As this storm system moved toward the area, low pressure developed over the southern Plains and moved into the mid Mississippi Valley. To the north of the low pressure, snow spread north into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during the morning on the 4th and continued into the early morning hours on the 5th. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the late morning and into the mid afternoon hours across western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. As the low moved off to the east during the afternoon, winds became north and increased to 15 to 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph. This created blowing and drifting snow with some drifts up to two feet deep.

Winter Storm in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 5 and 6 inches across the the county. This included 5 inches in Auburn and 6.2 inches near Nemaha. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas making travel difficult.

Winter Storm in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 5 and 6 inches across the the county. This included 6 inches in Falls City and in Humboldt. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas making travel difficult.

Winter Storm in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Newspaper reports indicated several inches of snow were common across the county. The combination of the snow, cold and blowing snow led to school closings and difficult travel. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas.

Winter Weather in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches were reported in the county. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches were reported in the county. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches were reported in the county. This included a storm total of 4.2 inches at the Lincoln airport, and 4.6 inches at Malcolm. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches were reported in the county. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches were reported in the county. This included 3.5 inches at Eppley Airfield and 3.8 inches at the National Weather Service in Valley. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches were reported in the county. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Weather in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 4 to 5 inches were reported in the county. This included 3.4 inches in Gretna, 4 inches at Offutt Air Force Base, and 4.6 inches in Papillion. This combined with north winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. The snow and winds made travel difficult.

Winter Storm in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 5 and 6 inches across the  central and southern two third of the county. This included 6.1 inches in Virginia and 5.1 inches at Beatrice.  Considerable blowing and drifting snow was reported in open areas making travel difficult.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 5 and 6 inches across the the county. This included a 5 inch report at Tecumseh, and 6 inches near Elk Creek. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas making travel difficult.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 5 and 6 inches across the county including in Fairbury, Steele City, and Harbine. Emergency management also reported considerable blowing and drifting snow in open areas with drifts over 1 foot deep.

Winter Storm in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports were generally between 4 and 5 inches across the the county. This included 5.2 inches near Lewiston and 4.6 inches at Pawnee City.  North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas making travel difficult.