An upper-level trough approached the region from the northwest, amplifying as it ejected out into the northern Plains. At the surface, a strong cold front dove southeastward across the region the evening of 12/24, bringing post-frontal winds of 15-25 knots across eastern Nebraska. Precipitation across eastern Nebraska started as rain and transitioned over to snow from northwest to southeast beginning at 6 am the morning of 12/25. After 12pm on the 25th, a dry slot extended north across far eastern Nebraska bringing an end to the snow. Snow continued to fall across the western CWA, primarily along and west of US-77. The low-pressure system cut off the night of 12/25, with the surface low-pressure drifting south across eastern Nebraska. By the morning of 12/26, snow showers wrapping around the storm center spread across southeast Nebraska bringing additional snowfall. Highest snowfall totals were reported across portions of northeast Nebraska, with snowfall totals ranging from 5 to 7.5 inches. The Norfolk, NE ASOS recorded 3+ hours of blizzard conditions, and additional reports from public and social media confirmed blizzard criteria was met in the counties near the ASOS station as well. The dry air that spread across the eastern 2/3 of the CWA prematurely ended precipitation, resulting in snowfall totals lower than expected.

Winter Storm in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

There were reports of 6 to 8 inches of snow across the county made by the public. The O'Neil ASOS reported near-blizzard conditions for 5 hours will visibilities consistency at half a mile, periodically dropping to a quarter mile. The 3-hour persistence was not met for blizzard criteria.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The office received CoCoRaHS and public reports of 7 to 8 inches of snow across the county. The Yankton ASOS station recorded near-blizzard conditions with visibilities under 3/4 of a mile and wind gusts up to 30 mph between 8 am and 2 pm on the 25th.

Winter Storm in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

The office received reports of 4 to 7 inches of snow across the county. The highest snowfall totals were recorded across the northwest part of the county. The O'Neil ASOS reported near-blizzard conditions for 5 hours with visibilities between 1/4 and 1/2 of a mile and wind gusts up to 40 mph. The 3 hour persistence criteria was not met for a blizzard to be verified in this county.

Winter Storm in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

The Albion, NE ASOS recorded 5 hours of near-blizzard conditions between 1430Z and 1930Z on the 25th. Visibilities ranged between 1/2 and 3/4 of a mile. Winds gusted between 25 and 30 knots. Reports of 3 to 4 inches of snow were received across the county.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

An off-duty NWS employee reported near-blizzard conditions across the county during the event. The Columbus, NE ASOS confirmed this with 3 hours of near-blizzard conditions between 14 and 17 UTC with visibilities down to half a mile and wind gusts up to 30 mph. The office received snowfall reports of 4 to 5 inches.

Winter Storm in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

Reports from the public via social media show up to 6 inches of snow fell across the county. Most reports across the northern part of the county were 4-6 inches with 2 to 4 inches of snow falling across the southern part of the county. The highest snowfall report came out of Emerson, measured at 6 inches. Observations out of Sioux City, IA also showed that visibilities ranged from 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile with wind gusts up to 30 mph between 9 am and 12 pm.

Winter Storm in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

The Columbus, NE ASOS station recorded 4 hours of half-mile visibility from 7 to 11 am. Near-blizzard conditions were likely across the county due to its proximity to the Columbus ASOS. Snowfall reports received across the county showed that 3 to 5 inches of snow fell. The winter storm warning is verified based on the combination of snowfall totals up to 5 inches and impacts due to blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

Blizzard in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

Social media report of 1/4 mile visibility and blowing snow. KOFK reported blizzard conditions for 3+ hours. Wind gusts between 28 and 38 mph.

Blizzard in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reports of 5-7 inches of snow in the western half of the county, and 3-5 inches of snow in the eastern half of the county. Conditions in the western half of the county likely reached blizzard criteria due to proximity to KOFK.

Blizzard in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

KOFK ASOS recorded 3 hours of blizzard conditions at the 1120 am observation. Wind gusts ranged from 29 to 38 mph.

Blizzard in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 25-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall ranging from 3 to 6 inches of snow was reported across the county. Blizzard criteria likely met due to proximity to KOFK.