A deep trough across the southwest United States moved into the southern Plains early on January 31st. Ahead of this system deep moisture spread northward across the central Plains. This broad, but persistent area of warm air advection led to increasing showers over Kansas, which moved northward into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa early on the 31st. This initial precipitation was a mix of light rain and snow through mid afternoon. As colder air, associated with a stronger northern stream trough and cold front, started to move into the area late Saturday afternoon and evening the precipitation turned to all snow and began to accumulate. Snow, occasionally moderate, continued into Saturday night diminishing to light snow on Sunday morning, before ending Sunday afternoon. Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches were common across east central and southeast Nebraska, as well as southwest Iowa. As the colder air moved into the area Saturday night winds switched from northeast to northwest and increased. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph were common into the day on Sunday that led to considerable blowing and drifting snow. The combination of falling and blowing snow resulted in reduced visibilities and very difficult driving conditions. This winter storm continued into February.

Winter Storm in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county, included a measured 6 inches near Auburn, and a measured 8 inches measured near Nemaha.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 6 inches in Bloomfield and 9 inches in Crofton.

Winter Storm in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 7 inches in Friend, 8.1 inches in Western and Wilber, and 8.3 in Tobias.

Winter Storm in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 9.5 inches in Lincoln, and 6.1 inches in Malcolm, and 7.5 inches in Raymond.

Winter Storm in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 10 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county, included a measured 6 inches in Techumseh.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 9.7 inches in Bennington, 9.3 inches at Valley, and 9 inches in mid town Omaha.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 7 inches across the county including a measured 6.5 inches in Columbus.

Winter Storm in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county, included a measured 5.4 inches in Beatrice, and 8.1 inches in Virginia.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 9 inches in David City.

Winter Storm in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 7 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 9 inches in Fort Calhoun.

Winter Storm in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 7 inches across the county including a measured 6.5 inches in Columbus.

Winter Storm in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 10 inches in Pender.

Winter Weather in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches across the county including a measured 5.4 inches in West Point.

Winter Weather in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 9.8 inches in Plattsmouth, and 8 inches in Eagle.

Winter Weather in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches across the county including a measured 4.9 inches in Norfolk.

Winter Weather in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches across the county including a measured 4 inches in Wayne.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 7 inches across the county, included a measured 7 inches in Fairbury.

Winter Storm in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county including a measured 5.5 inches in Pawnee City.

Winter Weather in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches across the county.

Winter Weather in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches across the county including a measured 6 inches in Neligh.

Winter Storm in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 10.2 inches in Gretna and 10 inches in Papillion.

Winter Storm in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 7 inches in Seward.

Winter Storm in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county including a measured 8 inches in Shubert and 6 inches in Falls City.

Winter Storm in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 9 inches in Fremont.