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2025 [KLBF] NORTH_PLATTE Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

175 
WWUS43 KLBF 171501
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1001 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
into Wednesday. Strong winds are likely with this system with gusts 
up to 60 MPH possible, along with the threat for snow and blowing 
snow. Whiteout to near whiteout conditions may develop Tuesday night 
into Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
possible in the watch area.

NEZ027>029-037-038-059-070-071-172130-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Ericson, Bartlett, Burwell, Stapleton,
Curtis, Eustis, North Platte, Taylor, Maywood, Broken Bow, and
Hayes Center
1001 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
757 
WWUS43 KLBF 171815
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
into Wednesday. Strong winds are likely with this system with gusts
up to 60 MPH possible, along with the threat for snow and blowing 
snow. Whiteout to near whiteout conditions may develop Tuesday night 
into Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
possible in the watch area.

NEZ010-180900-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Atkinson and O'Neill
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-037-038-059-070-071-180900-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Ericson, Bartlett, Burwell, Stapleton,
Curtis, Eustis, North Platte, Taylor, Maywood, Broken Bow, and
Hayes Center
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
948 
WWUS43 KLBF 180747
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NEZ010-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of O'Neill and Atkinson
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-038-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Bartlett, Taylor, Burwell, Ericson, and
Broken Bow
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ037-059-070-071-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Logan-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Curtis, North Platte, Hayes
Center, Eustis, and Stapleton
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-009-025-026-182100-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Rose, Ainsworth, Purdum, Brewster,
Bassett, Thedford, Halsey, and Dunning
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Blaine, Brown, Rock, and Thomas Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Roberg
Permalink to 202503171501-KLBF-WWUS43-WSWLBF
175 
WWUS43 KLBF 171501
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1001 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
into Wednesday. Strong winds are likely with this system with gusts 
up to 60 MPH possible, along with the threat for snow and blowing 
snow. Whiteout to near whiteout conditions may develop Tuesday night 
into Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
possible in the watch area.

NEZ027>029-037-038-059-070-071-172130-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Ericson, Bartlett, Burwell, Stapleton,
Curtis, Eustis, North Platte, Taylor, Maywood, Broken Bow, and
Hayes Center
1001 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
Permalink to 202503171815-KLBF-WWUS43-WSWLBF
757 
WWUS43 KLBF 171815
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
.A powerful storm system will cross the central plains Tuesday night 
into Wednesday. Strong winds are likely with this system with gusts
up to 60 MPH possible, along with the threat for snow and blowing 
snow. Whiteout to near whiteout conditions may develop Tuesday night 
into Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
possible in the watch area.

NEZ010-180900-
/O.EXA.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of Atkinson and O'Neill
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-037-038-059-070-071-180900-
/O.CON.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Ericson, Bartlett, Burwell, Stapleton,
Curtis, Eustis, North Platte, Taylor, Maywood, Broken Bow, and
Hayes Center
115 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions are possible 
  and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Buttler
Permalink to 202503180747-KLBF-WWUS43-WSWLBF
948 
WWUS43 KLBF 180747
WSWLBF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NEZ010-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Holt-
Including the cities of O'Neill and Atkinson
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holt County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ027>029-038-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Bartlett, Taylor, Burwell, Ericson, and
Broken Bow
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Custer, Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ037-059-070-071-182100-
/O.UPG.KLBF.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Logan-Lincoln-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Curtis, North Platte, Hayes
Center, Eustis, and Stapleton
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

NEZ008-009-025-026-182100-
/O.NEW.KLBF.WS.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1900Z/
Brown-Rock-Thomas-Blaine-
Including the cities of Rose, Ainsworth, Purdum, Brewster,
Bassett, Thedford, Halsey, and Dunning
247 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  3 inches. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Blaine, Brown, Rock, and Thomas Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call Nebraska 5 1 1 for the latest road information.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
www.weather.gov/lbf.

Roberg

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