A powerful storm system brought Blizzard conditions to the western Sandhills into portions of southwest and north central Nebraska. Winter Storm conditions occurred to the east across portions of west central Nebraska into eastern portions of north central Nebraska. Northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 40 mph combined with moderate to heavy snowfall to produce blizzard conditions. These blizzard conditions began during the early morning hours on December 13th and continued into the morning hours on December 16th in some counties. Winter Storm conditions began during the morning hours of December 13th  and continued until the morning hours on December 16th in eastern portions of north central Nebraska. Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 15 inches across the northwest Sandhills and from 5 to 8 inches further south and east. Significant blowing and drifting occurred with near zero visibility a times. All roads across the western Sandhills and much of north central Nebraska were closed during this time.

Blizzard in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard conditions occurred across eastern Cherry County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 14 inches. The official snow observer in Valentine reported 11.8 inches of total snowfall. Blizzard conditions began at 1030 am CST on December 13th and continued until 12pm December 16th. All roads across eastern Cherry County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Grant County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 15th. All roads across Grant County were closed during this time.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter storm conditions occurred across Logan County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A Cooperative Observer 5 miles west of Stapleton reported 2.6 inches of snowfall Total snowfall ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Winter storm conditions began at 10 am CST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 14th. Some roads across Logan County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Brown County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 2am CST on December 14th and continued until 11am December 16th. All roads across Brown County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Sheridan County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 10 to 16 inches. General Public in Hay Springs reported 15 inches of total snowfall. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 15th. All roads across Sheridan County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Hooker County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 15th. All roads across Hooker County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Thomas County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 10 am CST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 14th. All roads across Thomas County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Blizzard conditions occurred across Garden County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 8 to 12 inches. The Park/Forest Service at Crescent Lake reported 10 inches of total snowfall. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 15th. All roads across Garden County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Deuel County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 1130am December 14th. Interstate 80 and all county roads across Deuel County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions occurred across Keya Paha County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A Cooperative observer 2 miles northwest of Springview reported 6 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 10 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 2am CST on December 14th and continued until 11am December 16th. All roads across Brown County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions occurred across Arthur County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches. A Cooperative Observer in Arthur reported 5.5 inches of total snowfall. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 1130am December 14th. All roads across Arthur County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across Perkins County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall across Perkins County ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Up to a quarter inch of ice also occurred at the onset of the event. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 10am December 14th. Highway 61, Highway 23, and all county roads across Perkins County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across McPherson County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 4 to 7 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 10 am CST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 14th. All roads across McPherson County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions occurred across Keith County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A Cooperative Observer in Keith County reported 8 inches of snowfall. Total snowfall across Keith County ranged from 5 to 8 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 10am December 14th. Interstate 80, Highway 30, and all county roads across Keith County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions occurred across Chase County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A Cooperative Observer in Imperial reported 2 inches of snowfall as well a quarter inch of inch at the onset of the event. Total snowfall across Chase County ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 10am December 14th. Highway 61, Highway 23, and all county roads across Perkins County were closed during this time.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions occurred across Blaine County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Total snowfall ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Winter storm conditions began at 10 am CST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 14th. Some roads across Logan County were closed during this time.

Winter Storm in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions occurred across Rock County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Winter storm conditions began at 2am CST on December 14th and continued until 11am December 16th. Some roads across Rock County were closed during this time.

Winter Storm in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter storm conditions occurred across Boyd County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A CoCoRaHS Observer near Spencer reported 4 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Winter storm conditions began at 2am CST on December 14th and continued until 5pm December 16th. Some roads across Boyd County were closed during this time.

Winter Storm in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter storm conditions occurred across Holt County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. A Cooperative Observer in O'Neill reported 2 inches of snowfall. Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Winter storm conditions began at 11am CST on December 14th and continued until 5pm December 16th. Some roads across Holt County were closed during this time.

Blizzard in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 13-DEC-22 00:30:00 to 16-DEC-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions occurred across western Cherry County as northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph caused widespread blowing and drifting and visibility of a quarter mile or less at times. Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 14 inches. General public reported 12 inches of total snowfall in Nenzel. Blizzard conditions began at 6 am MST on December 13th and continued until 11am December 16th. All roads across western Cherry County were closed during this time.