A narrow band of snow deposited generally 2 to 4 inches of snow over much of south central Nebraska on this Wednesday. The snow began around 1 am CST in the Lexington area and ended across the region at 11 pm. The band ebbed and waned at various locations and times throughout the day, but light snow was steadiest over the largest area during the afternoon and evening hours. The highest amount reported was 4.9 inches in the town of Cozad.
At the surface, arctic air was firmly entrenched over the Great Plains. The front that introduced the arctic air was over the Gulf of Mexico and the Rio Grande River. Throughout the day, arctic high pressure gradually slipped from Montana into Nebraska. In the upper-levels, the Westerlies were zonal. This snow band was generated by persistent mid-level frontogenesis. There was no synoptic-scale forcing, so snowfall amounts were light.

Winter Weather in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.

Winter Weather in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A narrow band of 2-4 of snow was reported across the area.