Widespread winter storm with strong winds across the area led to blizzard conditions developing across much of the Nebraska Panhandle on the 13th. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 6 to 12 inches across the area. Most roads, including Interstate 80, were closed across the Nebraska Panhandle and strong winds continued well after the snow stopped falling leading to extended road closures.

Blizzard in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 07:55:00 to 14-DEC-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Nearby reports of whiteout conditions due to falling and blowing snow on the 13th through the 14th. AWOS mesonet station Charlie (K1CW) 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg reported winds 35 to 40 mph during this time. Additionally, Nebraska Highway 71 was closed through Banner County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 15:05:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Sidney Airport ASOS station (KSNY) reported one-quarter mile visibility in falling and blowing snow for most of the day on the 13th with wind gusts 40 to 55 mph. Visibility between one-quarter mile and 2 miles continued through the 14th in blowing snow due to strong winds gusting 35 to 45 mph. Public reported around 7 inches of snowfall near Sidney with 2 to 3 foot tall snow drifts. Additionally, Interstate 80 was closed through Cheyenne County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Nearby reports of whiteout conditions due to falling and blowing snow on the 13th through the 14th. Additionally, US Highways 26 and 385 were closed through Morrill County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 15:50:00 to 15-DEC-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Received report 12 miles northeast of Chadron of one-quarter visibility in falling and blowing snow for the majority of the day on the 13th. Heaviest snow fell between
9:00 AM and 9:00 PM MST on the 13th with 24 inches of snowfall, but strong winds led to limited visibility in blowing snow continuing into the 14th and early on the 15th with 3 to 4 foot snow drifts. Chadron Airport ASOS station (KCDR) reported wind gusts 35 to 50 mph during this time. Additionally, US Highways 20 and 385 were closed through Dawes County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 12:24:00 to 15-DEC-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

CO-OP observer in Harrison reported blizzard conditions with falling and blowing snow. Nearby RAWS mesonet station Montrose (MTRN1) reported winds 35 to 50 mph during this period. Additionally, US Highway 20 was closed through Sioux County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 12:13:00 to 15-DEC-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby reports of whiteout conditions due to falling and blowing snow on the 13th through early on the 15th. RAWS mesonet station Agate (AGTN1) reported winds 35 to 45 mph during this time. Additionally, Nebraska Highway 29 was closed through Sioux County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 09:30:00 to 15-DEC-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Alliance Airport ASOS station (KAIA) reported one-quarter mile visibility in falling and blowing snow for most of the day on the 13th with wind gusts 35 to 40 mph. Visibility between one-quarter mile and 2 miles continued through the 15th with blowing snow due to strong winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. Public reported at least 12 inches of snowfall in Alliance. Additionally, US Highway 385 was closed through Box Butte County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 07:53:00 to 14-DEC-22 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Scottsbluff Airport ASOS station (KBFF) reported one-quarter mile visibility in falling and blowing snow for most of the day on the 13th with wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Trained spotter near Melbeta shared video and reported visibility below 500 feet lasting all afternoon on the 13th. Visibility between one-quarter mile and 2 miles continued through the 14th with blowing snow due to strong winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. Public and trained spotters reported 8 to 12 inches of snowfall east of Scottsbluff. Additionally, US Highway 26 was closed through Scotts Bluff County for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 06:55:00 to 14-DEC-22 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: AWOS

Kimball Airport AWOS station (KIBM) reported one-quarter mile visibility in falling and blowing snow for most of the day on the 13th with wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Visibility between one-quarter mile and 2 miles continued through the 14th in blowing snow due to strong winds gusting 35 to 45 mph. Public reported 10 to 12 inches of snowfall along northern portions of the county with 3 to 7 foot tall snow drifts. Additionally, Interstate 80 was closed through Kimball County for an extended period of time.