A strong winter storm moved across the region on February 1st and 2nd and produced heavy snowfall amounts of 8 to 15 inches across portions of western and north central Nebraska.  Strong northerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting snow with blizzard or near blizzard conditions. Interstate 80 and many other roads were closed on February 2nd and did not reopen until February 3rd.

Winter Storm in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer and public reported 10 to 12 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility and 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer and public reported 10 to 12 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility and 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer and public reported 11 to 13 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility and 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer near Hayes Center reported 12 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, near blizzard conditions were reported with 3 to 4 foot drifts.

Winter Storm in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer and public reported 12 to 13 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility and 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observers in Lisco and 10 miles northeast of Oshkosh reported 9 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occured.

Winter Storm in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observers in Arthur reported 11 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported 10 inches of snowfall. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer and general public snowfall reports ranged from 9 to 13 inches. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official NWS observation reported 11.4 inches of snowfall. Public reports of 10 to 12 inches were common across Lincoln County. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the overnight and morning hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred. Interstate 80 and Highway 30 were closed on February 2nd and did not reopen until February 3rd.

Winter Storm in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer located in O'Neill reported 9 inches of snowfall. Public reported 10 to 12 inches in the southern parts of Holt County. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the morning and afternoon hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported 6 to 9 inches of snowfall across Blaine County. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the morning and afternoon hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 2 to 3 foot drifts occurred.

Winter Storm in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported 6 to 9 inches of snowfall across Loup County. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph during the morning and afternoon hours on February 2nd, low visibility with 2 to 3 foot drifts occurred.

Blizzard in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer near Eustis reported 11 inches of snowfall with public reports as high as 15 inches reported. Northeast winds of 30 to 45 mph during the early morning hours on February 2nd became north and gusted to 50 mph at times. This caused blizzard conditions with visibilities frequently a quarter mile or less and snow drifts from 3 to 5 feet.

Blizzard in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer located 8 miles west southwest of Callaway reported 15 inches of snowfall with public reports from 10 to 15 inches. Northerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with occasional gusts up to 50 mph during the morning into the afternoon hours on February 2nd, caused blizzard conditions. Visibilities were frequently a quarter mile or less and snow drifts ranged from 3 to 5 feet.

Blizzard in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported snowfall amounts around 12 inches across Wheeler County. Northerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with occasional gusts up to 50 mph during the morning into the afternoon hours on February 2nd, caused blizzard conditions. Visibilities were frequently a quarter mile or less and snow drifts ranged from 3 to 5 feet.

Winter Storm in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer located 8 miles west of Ericson reported 12 inches of snowfall. Public reported 11 inches in Burwell. As northerly winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph during the morning and afternoon hours on February 2nd, low visibility of a quarter mile at times with 3 to 4 foot drifts occurred.