National Weather Service North Platte NE
…Winter Weather Conditions Today through Friday…
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte,
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh,
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum,
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon,
Ringgold, and Stapleton
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY…a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.
* Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur today and
this evening.
* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches are expected. The
heaviest amounts will be along the Highway 20 corridor west of
Ainsworth.
* Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy snow. Locally…blizzard
conditions could develop in open areas tonight and Friday.
* North winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will cause
significant blowing and drifting snow.
* Travel will be very difficult to impossible…especially
tonight. Ranchers should take precautions to protect young
livestock.
Precautionary/Preparedness actions…
A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel…keep an extra
flashlight…food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
