Blizzard — Boyd, Nebraska

1997-01-04 · Boyd, Nebraska

Wider weather episode

45-55 mph winds created blizzard conditions across northcentral Nebraska. Blowing and drifting snow caused icy roads and visibilities near zero. A storm-related fatality occurred when an 18 year-old male was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5586468. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.