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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through 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"