Winter Storm Warning Issued for Garfield and Wheeler Counties, Nebraska
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Garfield and Wheeler Counties, with heavy snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected through Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Nebraska. The alert was issued on February 18 at 9:41 PM CST and remains in effect until midnight CST Thursday night (February 20 at 12:00 AM).
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Garfield County
- Wheeler County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and information, call Nebraska 511.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging between 4 and 6 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective through midnight CST Thursday night. The onset of significant conditions is expected early Thursday morning, February 19, with the warning expiring at 12:00 AM CST on February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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