I’m exhausted, but it was great day! Targeted far western Nebraska, and took my time. The forecast was perfect!

Jen and I visited the first Pony Trail station and one of the last remaining structures still standing from this era when the west was still wild.

We also found ourselves in the Ash Hollow State Park which showcased some of the first and last remaining pioneer structures. It also helped to showcase the amazing terrain in this part of the country where vast plains give way to amazing cliffs and hills.

Later in the day, around 5PM the first really organized supercell began to work its way into western Nebraska from Colorado. It was a beautiful storm but high based.

A second more powerful supercell developed in Colorado and tracked into Cheyenne County, Nebraska. This was the storm of the day, it had amazing suface interaction with a wicked 55MPH RFD kicking up dust and hail to the size of gold balls and bigger.

It sure did try and produce a sustained wall cloud like structure but the low levels were still fairly dry. Needless to say, the structure was gorgeous.

It lasted well into the evening producing a wonderful lightning display! Eventually we tucked into Ogallala, NE for the night.

Tomorrow is a another day and I’ll keep you posted!