OGALLALA - The Nebraska Panhandle was not expected to feel much of the projected winter storm forecast to target the rest of the state through Tuesday. 

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories remain in effect through early Tuesday for central and portions of western Nebraska, including Keith, Perkins and Chase Counties. The winter storm warnings expand through eastern Nebraska. 

The National Weather Service office in North Platte said light snow (one to two inches) was possible Sunday evening across north central Nebraska and central sandhills. Snow chances increased after midnight across the north central through southwest parts of the state. Lighter amounts of snow were expected further south. 

According to the NWS, snow expands across the state on Monday and persists through the day. The weather service says very difficult travel conditions are expected due to the combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong winds at 35 to 45 mph. The NWS advises travelers to monitor forecasts and statements on Monday or Tuesday.

Snowfall intensity decreases Monday evening, but is unlikely to end until early Tuesday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts are expected in the Warning area and 2 to 5 inches in the Advisory area.

The NWS says much colder temperatures arrive Thursday and last into early the following week. The combination of low temperatures as cold as 5 below to 15 below and breezy winds will drive wind chill values into the negative 25 to negative 35 degree range. Temps are expected to be so cold, the weather service believes later forecasts will likely require wind chill headlines.

Just a dusting to a trace of snow is expected in the Sidney region. 

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