Winter Weather — Sarpy, Nebraska

2010-12-15 · Sarpy, Nebraska

Event narrative

Freezing rain was followed by a period of light snow during the afternoon and early evening of 12/15. Although snow amounts were mainly an inch or less, the slick conditions caused a few accidents across the county.

Wider weather episode

A weak and relatively fast-moving weather disturbance brought a quick shot of freezing rain, sleet and snow to sections of eastern Nebraska on December 15th. Although ice accumulations were very light, and any snow accumulations were an inch or less, the combination fell from mid afternoon into early evening and caused numerous accidents in the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 268239. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.