Winter Storm — Lincoln, Nebraska

1996-03-24 to 1996-03-25 · Lincoln, Nebraska

Wider weather episode

An intense spring storm system brought near blizzard conditions to the area. Snow was widespread across the area with accumulations of 2 to 5 inches common. Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts into the 50s blew and drifted snow impeding travel across the area. A family traveling on Interstate 80 in Lincoln county pulled off to the side of the Interstate due to reduced visibilities and were struck from behind by a Semi tractor-trailer and killed. The driver of the Semi was unable to see do to blowing snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5547364. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.