Nov 23, 2023

Winter Storm Warning issued Thursday in Panhandle

Posted Nov 23, 2023 9:38 PM

By National Weather Service

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS Thursday TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... *

 WHERE: Dawes County-Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, and Redington 146 PM MST Thu Nov 23 2023 ...

WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Dawes County, Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold temperatures are expected to be present on Friday and Friday night. Impacts to local agriculture, including the ranching community are possible as wind chills near or below zero will be present.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.