Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and North Central Nebraska: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of Nebraska, with 3 to 8 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and North Central Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS North Platte NE
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and North Central Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in North Platte, NE, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Nebraska. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating that heavy snow and hazardous conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of central, north central, the panhandle, and west central Nebraska. Specific areas included in the warning are:
- Sheridan
- Eastern Cherry and Western Cherry
- Grant
- Hooker
- Thomas
- Blaine
- Loup
- McPherson
- Logan
- Custer
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and information, residents should call Nebraska 511.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 3 and 8 inches, though locally heavier amounts are possible.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph from the north.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, blowing and drifting snow will be possible on Thursday as wind gusts increase.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at midnight CST (11 PM MST) tonight, February 19. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until midnight CST (11 PM MST) Thursday night, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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