Although not a major storm by any means, this Sunday morning featured a quick-hitting burst of fluffy, wind-driven snow that roughly doubled accumulation expectations across much of South Central Nebraska, with several spots receiving 2-4 (and locally higher). The vast majority of 2+ amounts focused southwest of a line from Loup City-Grand Island-Clay Center-Hebron. According to reports from NeRAIN/CoCoRaHS and official NWS cooperative observers, some of the highest totals featured: 5 at Red Cloud, 4 at Hubbell, 3.9 at Hebron and also four miles southwest of Blue Hill, and 3.8 eight miles south of Elwood. In the Nebraska Tri Cities, totals included: 1.7 at Grand Island airport, 2.6 at Hastings NWS and 2.9 at Kearney airport. Although even the higher-end totals were relatively modest, this event packed somewhat of a punch given sustained north winds generally 20-25 MPH/gusts 30+ MPH, resulting in some drifting and at least brief visibility reductions to one-half mile or less.
As for timing, the vast majority of accumulating snow fell between 3-10 AM, gradually ending from north-to-south as forcing departed southward into Kansas. Speaking of forcing, this event was driven by a classic case of pronounced mid-level frontogenesis, trailing well-behind a strong surface cold front that passed through during the preceding 24 hours. On the larger scale, a broad shortwave trough tracked southeast from the Northern Rockies/Dakotas into the Midwest over the course of Feb. 4th. Locally, this snow event was accompanied by a very cold airmass featuring surface temperatures only in the single digits above zero F, and wind chill values ranging from -10 to -20 F.

Winter Weather in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer in Miller reported 3.1 inches of total snowfall. Also, an official snowfall total of 2.9 inches was measured at the Kearney Regional Airport.

Winter Weather in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 02:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.7 inches occurred at Cozad.

Winter Weather in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 05:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.0 inches occurred in Clay Center.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 04:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official snowfall total at WFO Hastings, NE was measured at 2.6 inches. The liquid equivalent was measured at 0.21 inches.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 04:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.0 inches occurred at Harlan Lake.

Winter Weather in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 02:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.8 inches occurred 8 miles south of Elwood.

Winter Weather in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 04:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An unofficial snowfall total of 3.5 inches was measured in Minden.

Winter Weather in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 02:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.0 inches occurred in Wilsonville. Also, 2.4 inches occurred 6 miles north northwest of Oxford.

Winter Weather in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 05:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 2.9 inches occurred in Superior.

Winter Weather in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 4.0 inches occurred in Hubbell, and also, 3.9 inches fell in Hebron.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 04:30:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 3.0 inches occurred in Franklin.

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 04-FEB-18 05:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snowfall total of 5.0 inches occurred in Red Cloud. Also, 3.9 inches of snowfall occurred 4 miles southwest of Blue Hill.