The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49

The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49

Stories of Survival

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Publication Date: 18th September 2023

In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways. Author Barry Seegebarth details the tragedy and courage of the Nebraska winter of 1948.


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In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways. Author Barry Seegebarth details the tragedy and courage of the Nebraska winter of 1948.


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In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways. Author Barry Seegebarth details the tragedy and courage of the Nebraska winter of 1948.


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  • Pages: 144
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Disaster
  • Publication Date: 18th September 2023
  • State: Nebraska
  • ISBN: 9781467154239
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
    NATURE / Natural Disasters
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A Frozen Husker Winter


Author Bio

Nebraska native Barry D. Seegebarth is a lifelong citizen of eastern Nebraska, an avid reader and history buff. He currently lives with his wife in northeast Nebraska.


In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways. Author Barry Seegebarth details the tragedy and courage of the Nebraska winter of 1948.


  • Pages: 144
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Disaster
  • Publication Date: 18th September 2023
  • State: Nebraska
  • ISBN: 9781467154239
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
    NATURE / Natural Disasters

A Frozen Husker Winter


Nebraska native Barry D. Seegebarth is a lifelong citizen of eastern Nebraska, an avid reader and history buff. He currently lives with his wife in northeast Nebraska.