The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5626410
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
SCOTTS BLUFF
5626410
The record
Everything the slot carries, as measured. Series arrays are drawn above and listed here in full.
| Event typeevent_type | Blizzard |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,626,410 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,071,125 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1997-12-28T04:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1997-12-28T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | NEBRASKA |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | SCOTTS BLUFF |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Damage propertydamage_property | 0 |
| Damage cropsdamage_crops | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Ground blizzard conditions were created by strong winds blowing over freshly fallen snow. Visibility of only 8 feet was reported on Nebraska highway 20 from Chadron east to Sheridan County at approximately 2100. Highway 71 was closed between Kimball and Gering, and Interstate 80 were closed in the vicinity of Kimball due to whiteout conditions with sustained winds of 40 MPH. Approximately 35 tractor trailers, one bus and 15 cars stayed in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant that remained open to provide safe haven to travellers. Harrison reported wind gusts of 60 MPH at approximately 1200. Numerous traffic accidents occurred, including a single car rollover 5 miles west of Bridgeport that injured the driver and caused $3K damage to the car. |
| Yearyear | 1,997 |
Provenance
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