Winter Storm in Lincoln, Nebraska
Winter Storm March 24, 1996 – March 25, 1996 · Lincoln, Nebraska
The wider storm
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 5547364. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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