A winter storm and frigid cold affected south central Nebraska on New Year���s Day. Light to moderate snow developed during the early morning hours of New Year���s Day over western Kansas and Nebraska, then shifted into the local area between 5-6 AM CST. Temperatures were already cold in the teens and lower 20s, so accumulation began at the onset of snowfall. Snowfall rates peaked at near 1 inch per hour from after sunrise through about midday, before decreasing during the afternoon hours as dry air filtered in with breezy north winds. The combination of these gusty north winds of 30 to 35 MPH and dry, fluffy nature of the snow, blowing and drifting snow became a problem where the snow occurred. Light snow continued into the afternoon hours, mainly for areas southeast of the Tri-Cities, before decreasing to mainly flurries by around sunset. Snow amounts ranged from 2 to 6 inches for areas along and south of Highway 6, with the highest amounts occurring along the state line in Webster, Nuckolls, and Thayer Counties. Overall, this event generally under-achieved in terms of snowfall accumulations, particularly on the north side of the main snow band between Highway 6 and Interstate 80, likely due to the very cold and dry air mass filtering into the region. The northern tier of counties within the Winter Storm Warning along Interstate 80 only received around 2-3 inches, or less. The continuation of elevated winds through the evening hours of New Year���s Day and into the early morning hours of January 2nd lead to very cold wind chills between -20F to -30F. Impacts from this event were not particularly severe as schools and many businesses were already closed due to the New Year���s holiday. However, snow covered roadways and poor visibility certainly produced a negative impact to regional general public travel, which was elevated due to the fact it was a holiday that landed on a weekend.

Winter Storm in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 4 to 6 inches fell across the area.

Winter Storm in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 4 to 6 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 3 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Weather in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches fell across the area.

Winter Storm in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts as high as 4 to 6 inches fell across the area.