A mid-level short wave came off of the Rocky Mountains out over the central Plains. This led to a surface low developing over Kansas. In front of that surface low, warm moist air was advected north. Isentropic upglide and led to an overrunning precipitation event that led to some high snowfall totals in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. It was the #5 (5.4 inches) and #4 (4.5 inches) highest April snowfall events for Omaha and Lincoln respectively.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the public for 6 inches of snowfall from Blair, NE.

Winter Storm in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 11:00:00 to 16-APR-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Maximum snow report from public was 6.5 inches of snow. Multiple reports from social media were at or above 6 inches.

Winter Storm in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer reported 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 12:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Many, many public reports for over 6 inches of snow. Highest reported total was 8 inches. Official report at Eppley Airfield was 5.4 inches.

Winter Storm in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 12:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Report from CoCoRaHS for 8.1 inches near La Vista, NE. Many public reports came in near 8 inches.

Winter Storm in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Maximum snow report from public was 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reported 8 inches of snow at Schuyler, NE.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the public for 8 inches of snowfall in Columbus, NE.

Winter Weather in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 14:00:00 to 17-APR-20 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reported 8 inches of snow at Schuyler, NE.

Winter Weather in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer reported 7 inches of snow near Fremont, NE.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Many, many public reports coming in over 6 inches. Highest reported total was 8 inches. Official report at Eppley Airfield was 5.4 inches.

Winter Weather in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 14:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the public at 8 inches in Columbus, NE.

Winter Weather in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Report from CoCoRaHS at 8.1 inches near La Vista, NE. Many public reports came in near 8 inches.

Winter Weather in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 13:00:00 to 17-APR-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the Public at 9 inches near Ashland, NE. Many public reports came in above 6 inches.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 14:00:00 to 17-APR-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the Public at 6 inches in Blair, NE.

Winter Storm in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 12:00:00 to 17-APR-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reported 6 inches of snow and still snowing.

Winter Storm in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-20 12:00:00 to 17-APR-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Report from the public for 9 inches of snow near Ashland, NE. Many public reports came in above 6 inches.