A winter storm produced heavy snowfall beginning in the early morning hours on January 21st continuing into the morning hours on January 22nd across western and north central Nebraska. Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 12 inches across much of the area. Northwest winds increased to 20 to 35 mph during the afternoon and evening on January 21st, and into the morning hours on January 22nd. This caused blizzard conditions in some areas with considerable blowing and drifting, and visibility as low as a quarter mile at times.

Blizzard in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 5 to 9 inches occurred across Holt County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Blizzard in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 8 to 10 inches occurred across Wheeler County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Winter Storm in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 12:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 9 inches occurred across Keith County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, including a stretch of Interstate 80 between Brule to Big Springs.

Winter Storm in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 12:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches occurred across Arthur County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Winter Storm in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts from 5 to 8 inches occurred across Hooker County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Winter Storm in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 8 inches occurred across Brown County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Blizzard in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 9 inches occurred across Rock County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Blizzard in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 7 to 9 inches occurred across Loup County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Blizzard in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 8 inches occurred across Garfield County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Winter Storm in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 12:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 9 inches occurred across Deuel County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, including a stretch of Interstate 80 between Brule to Big Springs.

Winter Storm in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 10 inches occurred across McPherson County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Winter Storm in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from 8 to 11 inches occurred across Thomas County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Winter Storm in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 11 inches occurred across Keya Paha County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Winter Storm in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 8 inches occurred across eastern Cherry County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed, especially across southeast Cherry County.

Winter Storm in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 8 inches occurred across Western Cherry County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 40 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 2 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from 4 to 9 inches occurred across Sheridan County. The heaviest amounts occurred in northern Sheridan County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Some blowing and drifting with visibilities of a quarter mile at times occurred.  Snow drifts of 1 to 2 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday.

Blizzard in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 15:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from 10 to 13 inches occurred across Perkins County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday and some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Blizzard in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 15:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 11 inches occurred across Chase County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday and some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Blizzard in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 8 to 10 inches occurred across Hayes County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday and some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Blizzard in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts from 6 to 9 inches occurred across Frontier County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday and some roads became closed, especially county roads.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall amounts from 9 to 13 inches occurred across Lincoln County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. A portion of highway 83 was closed near Wellfleet, as well as numerous county roads.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 9 to 12 inches occurred across Logan County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Blizzard in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 9 to 12 inches occurred across Custer County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.

Blizzard in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 21-JAN-18 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from 8 to 10 inches occurred across Blaine County. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph occurred during the evening hours on January 21st through the early morning hours on January 22nd. Considerable blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less occurred.  Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported. Schools were closed Monday. Some roads became closed. especially county roads.