A strong area of low pressure moved through the Midwest creating heavy snow and ice, along with strong northwesterly winds. the storm produced 2 to 8 inches across parts of northeast Nebraska, mainly in Cedar, Knox and Antelope Counties.  Lesser snowfall amounts were reported southeast of those counties.  Strong winds also accompanied the snow fall with gusts between 35 to 50 mph reported across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported 4 to 5 inches of snow across the county, but considerable blowing snow with whiteout conditions, especially in open areas.

Winter Storm in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters and cooperative weather observers reported 2 to 8 inches of snow across the county, with considerable blowing snow and near zero visibility.

Winter Storm in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters, cooperative weather observers, and media reported 4 to 12 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 3 to 6 inches of snow across the county, with whiteout conditions from 3 to 6 pm on December 27th.

Winter Weather in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reports 3 to 5 inches of snow, with considerable blowing snow with reduced visibility. Winds gusted as high as 46 mph during the event.

Winter Weather in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a couple of inches of snow, with considerable blowing snow with reduced visibility. Winds gusted as high as 46 mph during the event. There was also one to two tenths of ice accumulation during the event, which made travel especially hazardous with multiple car accidents.

Winter Weather in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a couple of inches of snow, with considerable blowing snow with reduced visibility. Winds gusted as high as 40 mph during the event. There was also one a couple tenths of ice accumulation during the event, which made travel especially hazardous with multiple car accidents. Power outages occurred.

Winter Weather in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 27-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reports some minor snow accumulations of an inch or two, but more notable was ice accumulation of one or two tenths of an inch. The combination of winds gusting to 48 mph during the event, along with the ice created a few power outages and galloping transmission lines.