Nebraska Snow Day Calculator

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Nebraska School Closure Prediction Tool

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Nebraska Snow Day Forecast Results

Nebraska ZIP Code Coverage

Eastern Nebraska - Omaha Metro

6800068199

Southeast Nebraska - Lincoln Area

6850068599

Western Nebraska - Panhandle

6900069399

Central Nebraska

6880068899

For accurate Nebraska Snow Day Calculator predictions, please note that western regions typically receive more snow than eastern areas

Nebraska Snow Statistics & Information

Geographic Features

  • Platte River
  • Sand Hills
  • Pine Ridge
  • Missouri River
  • Wildcat Hills

Snow Statistics

Annual Average Snowfall

29 inches

Snow Days per Year

25 days

School Information

Average Snow Days

6 days/year

School Districts

244

Nebraska Historical Snow Events

Record snowfall in Harrisburg

1912-03-15

Snowfall: 27 inches

Western Nebraska paralyzed

October Surprise Blizzard

1997-10-25

Snowfall: 13 inches

Early season closures statewide

Christmas Blizzard

2009-12-22

Snowfall: 18 inches

Holiday travel disrupted, extended school break

Nebraska Snow Facts

Nebraska's flat terrain makes it particularly susceptible to ground blizzards

The Panhandle region can receive twice as much snow as eastern Nebraska

The state has recorded snow in every month except July and August

Ground blizzards can occur even with clear skies due to high winds

Nebraska averages 25 days with snow cover annually

The state's elevation rise of 4,584 feet from east to west affects snowfall patterns

Rural school districts often have different closure criteria than urban ones

The Sand Hills region can create unique snow distribution patterns