National Weather ServiceNebraskaSnow Squall WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Squall Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 14 snow squall warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 18, 235% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Lincoln was covered most often (15 times since 2018).
How many snow squall warnings does Nebraska get?
Every snow squall warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 18 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
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 2018-2025; 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 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 15 | 9 | January 16, 2026 |
| Kimball | 14 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cherry | 12 | 5 | January 18, 2026 |
| Brown | 10 | 4 | January 18, 2026 |
| Banner | 9 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Blaine | 9 | 2 | January 18, 2026 |
| Thomas | 9 | 5 | January 18, 2026 |
| Hooker | 7 | 5 | January 18, 2026 |
| Keith | 7 | 4 | February 27, 2024 |
| Custer | 6 | 2 | January 18, 2026 |
| Burt | 5 | 5 | January 16, 2026 |
| Logan | 5 | 3 | January 18, 2026 |
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 snow squall warning?
A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The National Weather Service office for each area sets the criteria for this product with its partners. The national record · Every warning type in Nebraska.