A winter storm produced blizzard conditions across western and north central Nebraska. Snow developed and winds intensified Friday morning, in the panhandle and western Sandhills, then spread east through the evening and overnight hours, where the snow was mixed with sleet at times. On Friday, thunderstorms developed with dime sized hail being reported in Holt county.  The blizzard conditions continued Saturday morning, with conditions improving Saturday afternoon, as the snow and winds diminished. The heaviest snow occurred from the eastern panhandle into west central and north central Nebraska. These areas received 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts of 12 to 14 inches. Strong northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph at times, beginning Friday afternoon and continuing Friday night into Saturday morning. This created blizzard conditions and resulted in snow drifts several feet high and multiple highway closures, including Interstate 80.

Hail in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 09:20:00 to 13-APR-18 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ONL)O NEILL ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 09:35:00 to 13-APR-18 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer in Arthur reported 8 inches of snowfall.  Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  Highways 92 and 61 became closed, with snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet common throughout Arthur County.

Blizzard in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer in Ogallala reported blizzard conditions and 6 inches of snowfall. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  All highways including Interstate 80 became closed. A multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 late Friday afternoon resulted in multiple people stranded. Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were common throughout Keith County.

Blizzard in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer in near Big Springs reported blizzard conditions and 10 inches of total snowfall. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  All highways including Interstate 80 became closed. A semi truck driver died on the scene when he collided with another semi truck previously stranded by the blizzard on interstate 80. Multiple vehicles were stranded along portions of Interstate 80. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common throughout Deuel County.

Blizzard in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported snowfall amounts from 3 to 6 inches with blizzard conditions. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  A utility company reported power outages in and around Elsie Friday evening. Most roads and highways  became closed. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were common throughout Perkins County.

Blizzard in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer in Imperial reported 5 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across Chase County with blizzard conditions. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  Power outages were reported in and around Imperial late Friday afternoon. Most roads and highways became closed or very difficult to travel. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were common throughout Chase County.

Blizzard in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located 10 miles northeast of Oshkosh reported blizzard conditions and 8 inches of total snowfall. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning.  Highway 26 and other area roads became closed. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common throughout Garden County.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located 6 miles north of Gordon reported reported blizzard conditions and 6.5 inches of total snowfall. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning. Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were common throughout Sheridan County.

Blizzard in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported blizzard conditions and total snowfall amounts from 6 to 10 inches across western Cherry County. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common throughout western Cherry County.

Blizzard in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported blizzard conditions and total snowfall amounts from 6 to 9 inches across Grant County. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common throughout Grant County.

Blizzard in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 05:00:00 to 14-APR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a blizzard and whiteout conditions mid afternoon Friday. A CoCoRaHS observer located 2 miles south of Mullen reported 14 inches of total snowfall Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday morning as northwest winds increased late Friday morning to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday afternoon and Friday night, then diminished Saturday morning. Highway 2 and other area roads became closed. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common with drifts up to 12 feet reported throughout Hooker County.

Blizzard in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported 6 to 9 inches of total snowfall by Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 92 and 97 became closed. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were common with drifts up to 12 feet reported throughout McPherson County.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported blizzard conditions soon after 4 pm CST in Lincoln County. Several vehicles became stranded on Interstate 80, including a semi accident near Maxwell which blocked the Interstate. Total snowfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches were reported by Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Interstate 80 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon and Friday night. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported throughout Lincoln County.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located 5 miles west of Stapleton reported 7 inches of total snowfall Saturday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were reported across Logan County. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 92 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon and Friday night. Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported throughout Logan County.

Blizzard in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located 2 miles northwest west of Eustis reported 3 inches of total snowfall Saturday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were reported across Frontier County. Moderate snow developed late Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 83 and other area roads became very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon and Friday night. Snow drifts of 1 to 3 feet were reported throughout Frontier County.

Blizzard in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Report from Social Media of whiteout conditions with zero visibility in Thedford early Friday evening. Total snowfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches were reported across Thomas County. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 83, highway 2 and other areas roads became very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon and Friday night. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were reported throughout Thomas County.

Blizzard in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media in Valentine reported whiteout conditions with zero visibility in Valentine by mid afternoon Friday. Total snowfall amounts of 6 to 11 inches were reported across eastern Cherry County. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 83, highway 2 and other area roads became very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 3 to 6 feet were reported throughout eastern Cherry County.

Blizzard in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observers near Anselmo and Callaway reported blizzard conditions soon after 4 pm CST in Custer County. Some vehicles became stranded on highway 92, including a semi truck which was blown over during the early evening hours. Several hundred customers were also without power during the evening and overnight hours. Total snowfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches were reported by Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon. Some area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported throughout Custer County.

Blizzard in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported blizzard conditions soon after 3 pm CST in Blaine County.  Total snowfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches were reported by Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Some area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported throughout Blaine County.

Blizzard in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 12:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer located 7 miles northeast of Milburn reported 5.5 inches of snowfall. Blizzard conditions developed soon after 3 pm CST in Loup County. Total snowfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches were reported by Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy snow developed early Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon. Some area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were reported throughout Loup County.

Blizzard in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located 2 miles northwest of Springview reported 12 inches of snowfall. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility developed by mid afternoon Friday.  Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 12 inches were reported across Keya Paha County. Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 12 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 3 to 7 feet were reported throughout Keya Paha County.

Blizzard in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported snowfall amounts from 6 to 9 inches across Brown County. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times developed by mid afternoon Friday.  Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 20 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported throughout Brown County.

Blizzard in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer reported 16 inches of snowfall. Total snowfall amounts from 6 to 16 inches were reported across Rock County. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times developed by mid afternoon Friday.  Moderate to heavy snow developed Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into early Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday afternoon. Highway 20 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by late Friday afternoon, Friday night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported throughout Rock County.

Blizzard in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located in Butte reported 10.3 inches of snowfall. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility developed by early Friday evening.  Some customers were also without power Friday night into Saturday. Total snowfall amounts of 9 to 11 inches were reported across Boyd County. Moderate to heavy snow developed late Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions by early evening. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday evening. Highways 12 and 281, and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by Friday  night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 3 to 7 feet were reported throughout Boyd County.

Blizzard in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative observer located in O'Neill reported 4 inches of snowfall. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times developed by early Friday evening.  Total snowfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches were reported across Holt County, with the highest amounts across northwest Holt County. Moderate to heavy snow developed late Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions by early evening. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday evening. Highways 20 and 281, and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by Friday  night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported throughout Holt County.

Blizzard in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer located in Burwell reported 7 inches of snowfall. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times developed by early Friday evening.  Total snowfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches were reported across Garfield County. Moderate to heavy snow developed late Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions by early evening. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday evening. Highway 91 and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by Friday  night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported throughout Garfield County.

Blizzard in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General public reported 3 to 5 inches of snowfall across Wheeler County. Whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times developed by early Friday evening. Moderate to heavy snow developed late Friday afternoon as northwest winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph at times, resulting in blizzard conditions by early evening. These strong winds and blizzard conditions continued Friday night into Saturday afternoon, then diminished Saturday evening. Highway 91 and 281, and other area roads became closed or very difficult to travel by Friday  night into Saturday. Snow drifts of 2 to 5 feet were reported throughout Wheeler County.