Mesoscale Discussion 0079
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0444 PM CST Thu Jan 18 2024

   Areas affected...Southeastern Nebraska and Northeastern Kansas

   Concerning...Snow Squall 

   Valid 182244Z - 190045Z

   SUMMARY...Dangerous snow squall moving southeast with low visibility
   and moderate to heavy snowfall.

   DISCUSSION...A snow squall is in progress with moderate to heavy
   snowfall and visibility less than 1/4 mi reported in Hastings,NE and
   Grand Island, NE. This squall continues to move south east and may
   have reached peak intensity, with some uncertainty in what the
   duration will be given it's location behind the front and low
   agreement in hi-res guidance in forecast and duration. Rapid drop in
   visibility is expected with this squall due to moderate to heavy
   snowfall in combination with strong winds and blowing snow from snow
   pack on the ground.

   ..Thornton.. 01/18/2024

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...OAX...TOP...GID...

   LAT...LON   39899896 40479824 40709768 40909726 40909684 40759678
               40519690 40359696 40229705 40019731 39819755 39689793
               39639806 39579848 39549872 39759888 39829889 39899896