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Blizzard Conditions Tonight & Monday Morning
Situation Report
Sunday, January 21, 2018 5:28 PM
National Weather Service
Hastings, NE
Only minimal/isolated impacts from drizzle/freezing drizzle this
morning.
Accumulating snow arrives late this afternoon into the evening from
west to east. Heaviest snow overnight into Monday morning.
Blizzard Conditions Expected overnight into Monday morning with
40-50 MPH wind gusts.
Blizzard Warning issued and Winter Weather Advisory Expanded.
Snow amounts are on an increasing trend.
Message of the Day:
Hazards: Blowing and drifting snow leading to blizzard conditions for
some
Areas Impacted:
Entire area sees snowheaviest is expected to occur in the Blizzard
Warning area.
Windy conditions will occur over all of south central NE and north
central KS
Blowing snow, drifting and low visibility will occur even within the
Advisory area
Timing & Duration:
Heaviest snow falls Sunday night into Monday morning. Very windy
conditions remain through the day on Monday
Impacts:
Some roads will become impassible. Very hazardous travel
conditions for most of the area.
Monday morning commute will be VERY DIFFICULT.
Drifts of 3-5ft likely.
Sunday, January 21, 2018 5:01 AM
National Weather Service
City, State
Situation Report
Sunday, January 21, 2018 5:28 PM
National Weather Service
Hastings, NE
Blizzard Conditions Tonight & Monday Morning
Expected Storm Total Snow
Higher snow amounts have trended a bit farther southeast.
Even the lighter amounts (2-5) will be significantly impacted by
blowing snow!
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Message of the Day:
Travel will be difficult to near impossible for large portions of the area this evening
through Monday morning.
This WILL BE a significant storm for the area.
Winter Weather Quick Facts and Preparedness:
Quick facts you should know about winter weather:
Snow can occur at temperatures as high as 46 degrees if conditions are right.
The record for most snowfall in the Lower 48 in a 24 hour period is 75.8 at Silver Lake, Colorado in 1921.
Blizzard conditions are met when visibility in falling and blowing snow reaches mile or less and sustained wind
speeds of 35 mph or greater occur for 3 hours or more.
As little as 1/16 of ice can begin to impact roadways and sidewalks.
As the wind increases, the body is cooled at a faster rate. The wind chill is a way for meteorologists to
communicate what the combination of wind and temperature feels like to exposed skin.
Preparedness:
– A Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for significant winter weather and/or blizzard
conditions. Time to prepare!
– A Winter Storm Warning is issued when a combination of heavy snow, blowing snow, and possibly ice mixed with
snow is expected to impact the area. Time to act!
– A Blizzard Warning is issued when the combination of strong wind, low visibility, and heavy snow will significantly
impact daily life.
