National Weather ServiceNebraskaBlizzard WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Blizzard Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 12 blizzard warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 44% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Dundy was covered most often (29 times since 2008).
How many blizzard warnings does Nebraska get?
Every blizzard warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 6 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Nebraska get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundy | 29 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| Hitchcock | 25 | 5 | March 19, 2025 |
| Dakota | 20 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dixon | 20 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Red Willow | 19 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| Cheyenne | 17 | 3 | March 4, 2025 |
| Banner | 16 | 3 | March 4, 2025 |
| Eastern Cherry | 16 | 4 | March 4, 2025 |
| Kimball | 16 | 3 | March 4, 2025 |
| Sheridan | 16 | 3 | March 4, 2025 |
| Western Cherry | 16 | 4 | March 4, 2025 |
| Buffalo | 15 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a blizzard warning?
A blizzard warning means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or more with falling or blowing snow that cuts visibility below a quarter mile, for three hours or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nebraska.