During a roughly 36-hour period between the morning of Saturday the 1st and the evening of Sunday the 2nd, South Central Nebraska observed off-and-on rounds of snow, with cumulative totals generally ranging from 1-4 in most counties along/east of Highway 281, to generally 3-5 in most counties west of Highway 281. A couple of exceptions to this lower east/higher west generalization included Greeley and Polk counties, which (like many western areas) picked up a solid 3-5. Per NWS cooperative observers, some of the highest official totals featured: 5.5 in Holdrege, 5.1 near Shelby, 5.0 in Beaver City, 4.9 at Kearney, 4.7 in Cambridge and 4.5 in Ord. While this was not a true blizzard by any means, occasional visibility reductions to one-half mile or less were noted, especially on the afternoon and evening of the 1st, when sustained north winds of 20-25 MPH and frequent gusts of 30-40 MPH were most prevalent.
Backing up in time a bit, snow was not the only story associated with this long-duration event, as it actually started off as a significant late-autumn rain-producer. In fact, most of the 24-county area measured 1-2 of soaking rain between the afternoon of Nov. 30th and the morning of the 1st, before precipitation finally switched over to snow. Due in part to much of the initial precipitation falling as rain, along with the fact that a significant batch of mid-level dry air got wrapped into the heart of the parent low pressure system, snowfall totals in most of the area fell well-short of expectations (many places only received about half of what was originally forecasted). In the mid-upper levels, the main driving force was a strong, slow-moving low pressure system that tracked from south central KS on the morning of the 1st to the IA/MO border area by the morning of the 2nd before weakening and shearing-out eastward into the Midwest. The intermittent areas of snow that persisted across the local area through most of the 1st-2nd were supported by weaker lobes of energy rotating around the backside of the parent system. At the surface, the associated low pressure center peaked in intensity around 988 millibars over eastern KS on the 1st, thus driving the modestly-strong north winds over Nebraska.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A snowfall total of 2.4 inches occurred at WFO Hastings, NE. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.5 inches occurred in Ord and 4.0 inches in Arcadia. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.3 inches occurred 3 miles north of York. Also, 2.8 inches occurred in Bradshaw and 2.0 inches fell near Gresham. A period of sleet occurred before precipitation turned to all snow, creating a layer of ice under the snow. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.8 inches occurred at Clay Center. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.4 inches occurred in Greeley. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.9 inches occurred at the Kearney airport. A period of sleet occurred before precipitation turned to all snow, creating a layer of ice under the snow. Also, 3.2 inches fell in Ravenna and 2.9 inches of snow occurred in Miller. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.0 inches occurred in Loup City. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A snowfall total of 2.3 inches occurred at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.6 inches occurred 8 miles south of Elwood. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 08:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 5.1 inches occurred 3 miles northeast of Shelby, with blowing snow and visibility of one quarter to one half mile. Also, 4.3 inches occurred in Osceola, with periods of sleet reported early on Dec. 1st before the precipitation turned into all snow, along with windy conditions. Polk also received 3.0 inches of snow. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight.

Winter Weather in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 5.5 inches occurred in Holdrege. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.5 inches occurred in Minden. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A snowfall total of 4.5 inches occurred 6.5 miles northeast of Superior. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported 6 miles south southeast of Lexington, reported by a cooperative observer. Also, 3.4 inches of snow occurred 4.4 miles south of Cozad, reported by CoCoRaHs. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.0 inches occurred in Belgrade and 3.3 inches fell 2 miles west of Genoa, reported by cooperative observers. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.0 inches occurred in Franklin and 3.0 inches fell in Naponee. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather occurred.

Winter Weather in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 5.0 inches occurred at Beaver City, 4.7 inches fell at Cambridge, 4.0 inches fell in Wilsonville, 2.7 inches fell 6 miles north northwest of Oxford, and 2.5 inches fell in Edison.  North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.0 inches occurred at Harlan Lake. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.8 inches occurred 4 miles southwest of Blue Hill. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A snowfall total of at least 2.0 was reported six miles north of Aurora by a CoCoRaHS observer. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 01-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although only 1.4 of snow was reported in St. Paul, snowfall analysis maps indicate that much of Howard County likely received 2-3 during this event. North wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph developed the afternoon of December 1st, lasting into the overnight. This sent visibility down to one mile or less at times.