Winter Storm — Rock, Nebraska

2023-01-27 to 2023-01-28 · Rock, Nebraska

Event narrative

General public reported 8 inches of snowfall in Newport. Snowfall amounts of 4 to 10 inches occurred across Rock County, with the highest snowfall amounts across northern Rock County. Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph caused blowing and drifting. Some county roads became closed and travel was not advised during the event.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy snow to eastern portions of north central Nebraska beginning during the evening hours on January 27th through the afternoon hours January 28th. Storm total snowfall ranged from 6 to 13 inches. Northeast winds increased to 15 to 25 mph causing blowing and drifting. Some county roads became closed and travel was not advised during the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.