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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

48 Hour Snow Totals Ending 7 am 4/15/18

An early spring storm moved through the region April 13-14th and brought heavy snow to the area. 5 to 19 inches of snow fell in a wide swath from central Nebraska through South Dakota, northern Iowa, and Minnesota. Blizzard conditions were observed in many locations with winds gusting in excess of 50 mph.  Numerous roads were closed for a time, and Interstate 80 was closed in portions of central and western Nebraska.

48 Hour Snow Totals Ending 7 am 4/15/18

Here are some notable 2-day totals through 7 am 4/15/18

Neligh, NE 10"
Oakdale, NE 6.9"
Royal, NE 6"
Wayne, NE 6"
Bloomfield, NE 5.8"
Norfolk, NE 4-5"
Mondamin, IA 4"
Little Sioux IA, 3.4"
Omaha, NE Metro 2.5 - 3"
Lincoln, NE Metro 1.5 - 2"
NWS Valley 0.9"
Omaha Eppley, 0.6"