A swath of moderate snow occurred over portions of south central Nebraska on March 9th and 10th. Snow developed just after sunrise on March 9th, initially along the I-80 corridor, west of Highway 281. Air temperatures were well below normal for early March, which allowed snow to readily accumulate from the onset and begin to cause slick roads. Snow intensity increased during the afternoon and evening hours, especially for areas along and south of Interstate 80. Snowfall for areas north of Interstate 80 was limited by an influx of dry air in the low levels. By midnight of the 9th, going into the 10th, the primary band of moderate to heavy snow shifted south into north central Kansas. However, at least light snow continued near the state line until around dawn on the 10th. Despite normal high temperatures in the 40s, actual air temperatures remained cold throughout the event in the teens and 20s, which is actually near or below normal LOW temperatures. This led to a primarily dry and fluffy type of snowfall. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were fairly common for areas near and south of I-80.
This snowfall was forced primarily by frontogenesis in the 700mb to 500mb layer amidst fast, zonal upper flow and a weak upper level disturbance. Moisture availability was pretty limited with this system, however, the aforementioned cold temperatures led to a relatively efficient snowfall, with both duration and high snow to liquid ratios supporting the moderate snow amounts.

Winter Weather in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 11:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 11:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 11:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 13:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 13:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.

Winter Weather in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-22 15:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.