Strong storm system for late April resulted in heavy snow and high winds for portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. The initial low passage resulted in a brief period of high winds late on the 22nd near Scottsbluff resulting in structural damages to multiple buildings, including the airport. High winds continued on the 23rd along with heavy snowfall along the Pine Ridge in the northern Panhandle.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 11:53:00 to 23-APR-22 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Chadron Airport ASOS station (KCDR) measured maximum wind gust at 1:42 PM MDT on the 23rd. RAWS mesonet station Kings Canyon (HRSN1) also reported high winds with gusts around 60 mph.

Heavy Snow in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 06:50:00 to 23-APR-22 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter located 12 miles southeast of Chadron measured 10 inches of snow accumulation along the Pine Ridge.

High Wind in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 12:26:00 to 23-APR-22 17:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Alliance Airport ASOS station (KAIA) measured maximum wind gust at 6:22 PM MDT on the 23rd.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 10:20:00 to 23-APR-22 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Scotts Bluff (SBFN1) measured maximum wind gust 2 mile west of Gering at 3:34 PM MDT on the 23rd. Scottsbluff Airport ASOS station (KBFF) also reported high winds with gusts to 66 mph.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 22-APR-22 18:52:00 to 22-APR-22 21:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Scotts Bluff (SBFN1) measured maximum wind gust 2 mile west of Gering at 7:52 PM MDT on the 22nd. Scottsbluff Airport ASOS station (KBFF) also reported high winds with gusts to 70 mph. Multiple reports of damage in Scottsbluff including the roof being blown off the Scottsbluff Airport, structural damage to multiple schools in the county, and large trees completely blown over. Numerous power lines were blown down resulting in multiple fire starts. Approximately 3,350 people were left without power.

High Wind in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 10:58:00 to 23-APR-22 11:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS mesonet station Charlie - Gering (K1CW) measured sustained winds over 40 mph for over an hour 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg.

High Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 14:35:00 to 23-APR-22 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station LISCO1 (UP353) measured maximum wind gust 5 miles west-northwest of Lisco.

High Wind in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 09:24:00 to 23-APR-22 10:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station DIX2 (UP261) measured sustained winds of 40 mph for an hour 1 mile east of Dix.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 10:35:00 to 23-APR-22 10:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Sidney Airport ASOS station (KSNY) measured maximum wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 13:13:00 to 23-APR-22 13:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Agate (AGTN1) measured maximum wind gust 3 miles east-northeast of Agate.

High Wind in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 11:24:00 to 23-APR-22 21:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Montrose (MTRN1) measured maximum wind gust 3 miles west of Montrose at 3:24 PM MDT on the 23rd.

Winter Storm in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 23-APR-22 06:50:00 to 23-APR-22 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Radar estimates around 8 inches of snowfall over the area. Numerous power poles needed replacement or maintenance along U.S. Highway 20 near Harrison due to heavy, wet snow and strong winds.