Tuesday Forecast

After a chilly start, temps will rebound nicely into to 50s for highs with sunny skies.

Thomas

Sunday's Forecast

On & Off snow south of Hwy 92. 1-2" of snow possible south of North Platte by Sunday Night

Thomas

Weekend Forecast

A powerful storm system will be moving into Colorado on Saturday and then into the Central US starting Sunday Night. This has been a very tricky forecast. One thing is becoming clear. Eastern Colorado looks to be getting up to 6-12" of snow this weekend. So please use caution if traveling towards Denver this weekend. Starting late Saturday and into Sunday, light snow starts to spread into Nebraska. Snowfall amounts for Nebraska still up in the air as this storm system is expected to be cut off from the jet stream starting late Sunday. A further North and Northwest track with this storm system would mean more snow, further south would mean less. Continue to stay up to date with the latest weather forecast changes through out the weekend.

Thomas

Friday Forecast

I wish I could re-use Thursday's forecast, but sorry I can 't. Will have light rain/light snow across the area. Maybe a spotty inch for NW NEB. but thats about it. Highs will struggle to get to the upper 30s and lower 40s. Winds will be out of the north 10 to 20mph.

Still question marks for the end of the weekend storm system. Still stay tuned.

Thomas

Thursday Forecast

Will start to see some peaks of sunshine for Thursday. Temperatures not looking bad either with highs in the low 60s for most of us, near 70 in the Panhandle. A cold front will start to pass through the area Late Thursday and Friday. There is a chance of light rain and light snow Thursday Night and Friday. Temperatures will struggle to get to the 40 degree mark with a cold north wind.

Strong storm system with possible snowfall may move into Nebraska for Saturday Night and Sunday... Stay tuned for forecast changes because they are likely.

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

Looking great! sunny skies and mild conditions, it will be breezy at times with winds out of the South 10 to 20. Highs will be near 60. Fog, clouds and a few showers roll in Tuesday night and Wednesday. Then later this week and into the weekend... a possible rain and snow event will move into the area. Stay tuned on that one.

Thomas

Weekend & Husker Forecast

Looking great this weekend with dry conditons. Highs both days will be in the 60s. Temps near 50 in Lincoln for the Husker game Saturday Night.

Go Big Red!
Thomas

Indian Summer!

After a snowstorm last Friday, we have temps that will warm into the low 80s this Friday with a west wind 5 to 15.

Enjoy this warm Friday!
Thomas

Wednesday Forecast (11/4)

Wednesday through Friday looks nice and dry with temps in the 50s on Wednesday, 70s Thursday and Friday. We dip into 60s for the weekend, then a storm system is on tap for early next week that will bring cooler temps and possibly rain or snow...

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

Temps should make it into the upper 50s and lower 60s. There will be a slight chance of a shower. Temps strating Wednesday into the weekend looks great!!

Friday's Weather...

Snow & windy conditions for your Friday AM. Then improving conditions as we move into the afternoon. Highs will be the 30s.

For the lastest road conditions and closings check out the left side of the homepage at knopnews2.com

Thomas

Thursday Forecast...

The rain/snow line will be on the march through the morning hours on Thursday... Will be all snow as we head into the afternoon hours Thursday. Winds will also increase as well and may create near blizzard conditions in the sandhills... Temps will be 30s and steady to slowly falling. Winds will be out of the North/Northwest 20-30 and at times gusting up to 40mph...

Thomas

Wednesday Forecast (10/28)

Looking to be a wet day in the North Platte area on Wednesday. Highs will be in the mid 40s with winds out of the East 10 to 20mph... T-Storms are possible east of North Platte on Wednesday afternoon, some of these storms may become severe... Highs will be around 55-60 for the Broken Bow and Lexington Areas. Colder HWY 61 and west... And this is where we land on the snow topic...

Snow will spread into the Panhandle (West of Big Springs) on Wednesday Morning and Wednesday Afternoon. By Wednesday Afternoon im looking at a 9 alarm snowstorm taking place from Big Springs west. Travel maybe severely impacted by Wednesday Afternoon. Please be prepared for I-80 and I-76 to be possibly closed starting Early Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday Night I am looking for the snow to start to spread into the Ogallala, Tryon, Mullen Areas and westward. And by Thursday AM im looking for the snow to start moving into the North Platte area.

As for snowfall totals by Friday AM, I am looking for 1 to 2 feet of snow in the Panhandle and Eastern Colorado, this includes the Big Springs, Lewellen, Chappel and Oshkosh areas. 6 to 12 inches of snow for Ogallala, Arthur, Tryon, Mullen, Hyannis and Western Cherry County. And about 2-5 inches for the North Platte area. This is all subject to change, depending on change over times, and more importanly, the track of the low! For example, a 30 to 40 mile eastward track would put North Platte in possibly double digit snowfall.

Stay tuned to News 2 on this winter storm...
Thomas

Forecast Update...10-26

A major storm system will move into the area as we head into Wed, Thu And Fri... Questions remain if its going to be rain or snow... If it ends up being snow, we could have some major snowfall in the area on Thursday and Friday... Best bet is to stay tuned for the latest weather forecasts... If you have travel plans west of North Platte starting late Wednesday please be prepared for possible blizzard conditions.


Thomas

Weekend Forecast

Saturday's looking like a great day all around... Highs in the 60s with partly sunny skies. If you're heading to the Huskers game not bad at all also, with temps in the 50s during the game. Saturday night into Sunday we have a chance of rain and snow. Cooler temps with highs only in the 40s.

Thomas

Friday Weather

Friday not looking bad. But with the snow on the ground that will limit high temps... I'll go with a high temp around 45 with a NW wind around 5-10mph. The weekend, well we have seen better weekends. Will have high temps on Saturday in the low 50s with a slight chance of rain on Saturday Afternoon. A little bit of a stronger wave pushes through Saturday night and Sunday, which will bring us a better chance of rain or snow and cooler temps with highs only in the 40s on Sunday.

Take care
Thomas

Snow...

Snowy conditions on tap for you're day Thursday. About 1-3 inches of snow possible for the North Platte area. More South and East... Less North and West... Temps struggling to get into the mid 30s with a strong north/northeast 20-30mph with higher gusts...

Enjoy the snow!
Thomas

Interesting Weather Wednesday

Please check the right hand side of the weather page for the latest weather bulletions...

Its going to be a wet Wednesday morning with some areas of fog. Wednesday afternoon is when we start sliding towards winter. Temps will drop back into the 30s and rain will start mixing with snow. Tons and tons of questions remains with this system and how much snow we could possibly get. The big weather key Wednesday afternoon will be when we start mixing and changing over to snow. A quicker change over will means more snow, slower will mean less.

Stay tuned to News 2 and knopnews2.com for the latest weather updates...

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast (10/20)

Mostly cloudy skies for most of the day Tuesday, can rule out some scattered showers and possibly an isolated rumble of thunder in the afternoon Tuesday. A more widespread event is on tap for Tuesday night and cooler temperatures and maybe some snow mixed in for Wednesday.

Thomas

Weekend Forecast

After last weekends snowstorm we will be rewarded with a great weekend! Highs on Saturday will be in the 60s and on Sunday in the 70s.

Headed for the huskers game? Great weather as well with sunny skies and highs in the 50s.

Go Big Red!
Thomas

Thursday Forecast

The sun returns! Highs will be near 60 and the sun will be in the forecast through at least Monday. We even have a shot at temps in the 70s by Sunday.

Thomas

Wednesday Forecast

Will start off with some areas of freezing drizzle Wednesday, then go to all rain during the afternoon hours as temperatures go near 40 for a high temperature. SSE winds of 10-15mph.

Thursday and through the weekend, will start to dry out. The sun will return and temps will warm back up into the 70s by Sunday.

Take Care!
Thomas

Winter Weather Update

Please check the right side of the weather page for the latest winter weather warning/advisories.

Snow and Freezing Rain is a good bet for Northcentral Nebraska... By Wednesday AM up to 1-3" of snow is possible with locally higher amounts... Some icing is also possible, so if you're traveling on Hwys 92 and 2 East of Stapleton and Thedford and Hwys 183 and 283 North of Broken Bow and Ord. Please use extreme caution as roads will likely be snow and ice covered.

As for North Platte, looks like the heaviest precipation is over. Ice has added up on the trees, powerlines, bridges and overpasses... Freezing Drizzle will contiune through the overnight. Take it easy out and around North Platte and points south and east. Please use some caution on the bridges and overpasses.

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast (10/13)

Snow and ice is in the forecast for Tuesday AM. Then as temps go above freezing in the late morning most of the precip should turn to all rain. Highs will be in the upper 30s with a wind out of the SSE 5-10mph.

Wednesday, another round of mixed precip and rain is on tap... then Thursday we start to dry out and by the weekend warm up with temps in the 60s by Saturday and Sunday.

Have a good Tuesday
Thomas

Monday Forecast

Snow and a snow/ice mix will be with us on Monday Morning... 3 to 6 inches of snow in Northern Nebraska... 1-3 inches Central Sandhills... Inch or less towards North Platte... But roads will be slick around the area... Will catch a break Monday Afternoon and then its back to the winter mess on Monday Night. Highs will be in the 30s.

Happy Winter!
Thomas

Saturday Snow

Anywhere from 8-16 inches of snow has fallen across the area. A narrow band of heavy snow set up shop from about HWY 92 south to I-80 . Outside this band, barely anything... Valentine only about 1/2 inch of snow ... The snow is expected to tapper to flurries by lunch time. But its still going to be cold outside with temps only in the 20s and windchill readings in the single digits and teens...

Thomas

Winter Weather...

The first snow for all of us is on the way. For the latest winter weather advisoies/warnings check the bottom right hand side of the page.

Snow will spread in from NW to SE. By Saturday AM... 2 to 4 inches of snow is possible, espeically on grassy areas. Use caution if traveling because there will be some slick spots.


Thomas

Here Comes The Snow

First snow of the year is on the way. For your day times hours on Friday it doesn't look to bad with partly sunny skies and temps in the 50s.

Friday night is where things get interesting. Snow will develop from north to south and continue into Saturday AM. 3-5" is possible just north of North Platte, Ogallala and Broken Bow. 2-4" of snow is possible for the North Platte area. Most of this snow will fall on the grassy surfaces, but if you're driving around North Platte Friday night. Please use caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Cold will be the big story this weekend as temps are only in the mid-20s on Saturday... Lower 30s Sunday. And we could have another winter weather mess moving in Sunday night into Monday.

Thomas

Wednesday Forecast

It's looking great on Wednesday with high temps in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Thursday will be the day of change with highs struggling to get out of the 40s with on and off rain. Friday doesn't look to bad with partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the 40s. Another cold front will move in here Friday night and that will bring a chance of snow. As of right now no snowfall accumlation is expected.

For the weekend it is going to be cold with highs in the 30s. There will be another shot of snow on Saturday Night and and Sunday.

Enjoy the Wednesday Warmth.
Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

It's going to be a hang on to your hats day, espeically in the afternoon... Highs will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s with a gusty northwest wind 15-25mph.

Wednesday looks great! And warm! Highs will be in the 70s. But thats the pick day of the week as cooler temps push in for Thursday, and then things get interesting for Friday highs as a stationary boundary sets up in Kansas. Will be on the cold side of things with highs in the 40s, so that will mean a rain/snow mix for us.

Saturday and Sunday has cold weather on tap with on/off snow showers.

Thomas

Wet Evening

We are looking at a wet Monday evening. Temps falling through the 50s/40s

Thomas

Weekend Forecast

Not to bad of a rebound after a chilly Saturday Morning... Highs will be in the 60s... Rain returns for Sunday and Monday.

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

Windy!

Windy conditions on tap for once agian Friday. At times winds may gust to near 50mph. Highs will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

Thomas

Stormy Wednesday

Severe Weather is looking like a good bet after about 4pm. Large hail will be the main threat, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s. Windy conditions will take hold as well with winds out of the South/Southeast 20-30 and at times gusting up to 40mph.

Thursday we go from warm and stormy to cold, wet and windy. I can't rule out a few snowflakes Thursday night mixing in.

Stay Tuned to News 2, especially in the late afternoon and evening hours.

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

A Little breezy by the afternoon hours Tuesday, at least it will be warm with highs bouncing back into the 70s. SSE Winds of 15-25.

Wednesday we start having issues around Greater Nebraska. It's going to be warm & windy with highs in the 80s. Severe t-storms are possible Wednesday and Wednesday Evening.

It will be a warm wind Wednesday, but its a cold wind on Thursday and I think we start to see the first snow flakes of the year Thursday night and Friday AM. What a nice way to start off October!

Thomas

Weekend Forecast

Go Huskers

This weekend is looking great especially Saturday! Temps will be near 80 Saturday and in the 70s on Sunday. Windy on Sunday and possible frost Monday AM.

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

Friday Forecast...

There will be a chance of showers & t-storms Friday. There is an isolated chance that some of these storms maybe severe with possible tornados. Highs will be near 65. The weekend is looking great!

Rain & Cool Weather Continues

Rainy and cool weather will be with us agian on Wednesday with highs barely making it to the 50s .

Thomas

Look What I Brought Back From Michigan!

Fall!

Cool, Cool, Cool for your Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Highs only in the upper 40s and 50s with on and off rain showers. Have no fear though, warm weather returns Saturday and Sunday with sunshine and highs pushing near 80.

Thomas

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Friday Forecast

Our chances of rain will increase with a good chance of showers and t-storms, highs will be in the 70s. Make sure you bring the rain gear to the football games Friday Night. The weekend looks cool and at times wet.

Thomas

Thursday Night Forecast

There is a chance of an isolated t-storm in the sandhills after midnight. Otherwise dry conditions for the rest of us. Patchy fog will become an issue by daybreak south of HWY 92. Overnight temps will be in the 50s with a south/southeast wind 5-10mph.

Thomas

Thursday Forecast

Sunny, windy and warm will be the story on Thursday... Highs will be in the 80s with winds out of the south at times gusting to 25mph.

Friday is the next chance of rain and get use to that along with the cooler temperatures. Highs this weekend with on and off showers will be in the upper 60s and low 70s

Thomas

Improving Wednesday

Clearing skies from North to South across Nebraska on Wednesday... Highs will be in the 70s and lower 80s with a Northeast wind 10mph.

Next chance of rain comes Thursday Night and remains with us through the weekend. Cooler temperatures are also expected.

Take care
Thomas

Labor Day Forecast

Labor day will start out with cloudy skies and some fog. Cloudy skies and fog will give way to partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the 80s along HWY 61 and west where that area will break into the sunshine quicker. Upper 70s around North Platte where the clouds and Fog will hang on a touch longer.

There will be a slight chance of showers in the morning, then after 4pm a 20% chance of showers and t-storms. 95% of the storms should remain below severe limits.

Tuesday is our best chance of showers and t-storms and our best chance if we are going to see some severe weather.

Have a great Labor Day
Thomas

Labor Day Weekend Forecast

All and all once we get past the fog on Saturday AM. Conditions looks ok for you're Labor day weekend. Highs around the area will be in the 70s for Central Nebraska... 80s for North Platte and the rest of the area on Saturday, and 80s state wide for Sunday and Monday. Windy conditions are possible for Sunday.

If you're heading to the Husker game Tomorrow. That forecast looks great with kick off temps in the upper 70s.

Are next shot of storms looks to be Tuesday... Some of these storms maybe severe.

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

Foggy Friday AM (9/4)

Will have a foggy start to our Friday. Once the fog burns off, sunny conditions will take hold with highs in the 70s. Friday night football looks great and you're Labor Day weekend looks great!

Have a great Friday!
Thomas

Thursday Forecast (9/3)

Partly Sunny conditions for most of the KNOP-TV viewing area Thursday and temps in the upper 70s and lower 80s. East of Hwy 183... showers, t-storms and cooler temps will be in the forecast. Highs will struggle to get out of the 60s in some areas.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday look great! With temps in the 80s and sunshine. Our next chance of rain comes in for Labor Day.

Have a great Thursday.
Thomas

Wednesday Forecast (9/2)

Will have a chance of on and off t-storms through out the day. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s

Isolated storms maybe severe and produce heavy rain

Thomas

Tuesday Evening Forecast (9/1)

Other than an isolated chance of a t-storm, it will be brezzy with temps in the 60s and 70s

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast (9/1)

The first day of September will bring windy conditions across the area. There will be a slight chance of a storm on Tuesday Afternoon along and north of HWY 20. A better chance of showers and t-storms on a scattered basis. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s with a southeast wind around 20 and at times gusting.

Wednesday we will have a better chance of showers and t-storms. There is an isolated chance that some of these storms maybe severe. Will just have to wait and see how that all pans out.

Thursday and Friday this upper level system will slowing pull off to the east. Improving weather conditions will take place from Western Nebraska to Eastern Nebraska.

A sneak peak at the Labor Day weekend shows warmer and dry conditions. The Husker game Saturday Night looks great as of right now!

Have a great Tuesday
Thomas

Monday Evening Forecast...

Clouds will hang tough for most of the area. Temps will be in the 60s.

Thomas

Weekend Forecast (8/28)

Saturday looks nice with dry conditions and highs in the mid 70s. There will be a chance of showers and t-storms on Saturday night west of HWY 61 with a cold front that will be sliding through the area. Sunday is going to feel like fall around here with on and off showers and temps in the 60s.

Have a great weekend
Thomas

Hold On To Your Hats Friday

Windy conditions will move in Friday Afternoon and at times may gust up to 35mph out of the Northwest. Football games Friday night look at touch windy. Temps for Friday afternoon will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s and then around kick off time in the low 70s.

This weekend looks dry with temps in the 70s.

Have a great Friday!
Thomas

Thursday Forecast (8/27)

Thursday is shaping up to be not to bad of a day around the North Platte area. Sunny skies with highs in the 80s and a north wind 5-15mph

A weak cold front comes through the area on Friday but all its going to do is bring us cool conditions for the weekend with highs in the 70s Saturday and Sunday.

Temps warm up back into the 80s next week.

Have a great Thursday
Thomas

Wednesday Forecast (8/26)

Isolated T-Storms will be in the area on Wednesday. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s with a light and var. wind. The rain chances come to and end on Thursday with dry conditions and highs in the 80s.

Friday will see temperatures spike up a touch back into the mid 80s. There will be a weak cold front coming through late Friday and that will open the day for cooler temperatures on Saturday and Sunday, along with drier conditions.

Storm chances with that weak cold front Friday look slim to none.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Thomas

Tuesday Forecast (8/25)

It's going to be a wet Tuesday with on and off chances of showers and t-storms through out the day. Highs will be in the upper 70s and close to 80 with a brezzy Northeast wind 10-20mph.

Rain continues into the daytime Wednesday with cool temps. Cooler temps will be the trend through the end of the week. With drier conditions Thursday and Friday.

Take care,
Thomas

Monday Evening Forecast

Showers and T-Storms will start to move into Southcentral and Southwestern Nebrasaka Monday Evening. Temps will be in the 80s.

Thomas

Weekend Forecast

After a cool start Saturday AM. Temps will rebound nicely with sunny skies and make it into the low to mid 80s across most of Nebraska. Upper 80s along and west of HWY 61. Winds will be out of the southeast 5 to 15mph.

Winds pick up for the day on Sunday and the heat also increases as well. Highs will be in the 90s. There will be a chance of storms in the Panhandle late in the day on Sunday.

Monday and into next week, a frontal boundary sets up shop in the area. This will bring us a chance of showers and t-storms Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The frontal boundary looks to move south Next Thursday and cooler air looks to come back in.

Have a great weekend.
Thomas

Friday Forecast

Looking like a great Friday! Highs will be in the upper 70s with a northwest wind 5-15mph. For the weekend temperatures will be on the up swing with highs in the 80s Saturday and 90s for Sunday with dry conditions right through Monday.

Monday and into next week our rain chances return with highs in the 90s on Monday and sliping back into 80s Tuesday and into the middle part of next week.

Thomas

Thursday Evening Forecast

Cool but calm evening with temps sliding back into the 60s. Winds will also calm down by sunset.

Thomas

Thursday Forecast

Does it feel like fall out there? I bet it did with temps in the 50s Thursday AM. We are going to hold onto the winds for most of the day, they'll be out of the Northwest around 20mph and at times gusting up to 35mph. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s.

Cool (maybe cold) and clear conditons will take hold Thursday AM. Lows will be in the low to mid 40s, maybe some upper 30s in the panhandle.

Friday starts the warm up as temps rebound Friday back into the 80s. And Saturday were pushing into the lower 90s. Our next chance of showers and t-storms doesn't come back into the forecast until Monday.

Have a great Thursday!
Thomas

Wednesday Evening Forecast

Scattered showers and t-storms along with breezy conditions will be with us Wednesday Evening. Best chances for severe weather will be along and east of HWY 183. Temps will be in the 60s and 70s northwest of Lexington. 80s east of Lexington.

Thomas

Wednesday Forecast

Today is going to be the last chance for rain for about 5 days across the area. There will be a chance of showers and t-storms. With the greatest chance of severe weather being along and east of HWY 183. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s with winds by the late afternoon and early evening turning to the northwest around 15mph.

Thursday through next Monday will be dry with highs cool on Thursday in the upper 70s. Then we start turning up the heat slowly with highs on Friday in the 80s and the 90s for the weekend.

Have a wonderful Wednesday
Thomas

Tuesday Evening Forecast

Severe weather will be pushing through the area, check the right hand side of the weather page for the latest watches and warnings.

Scattered showers and t-storms will be moving through the area Tuesday evening and overnight Tuesday. Some storms maybe capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. Temps this evening will be sliping back into the 70s and for the overnight into the upper 50s.

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

All and all a nice day shaping up on Tuesday with highs in the lower 80s. There will be a chance of some afternoon thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the east/southeast 5-10mph.

Wednesday stands the best chance of thunderstorms for all of us. Some of these storms maybe severe on Wednesday espeically east of North Platte.

We cool down on Thursday slightly with highs back into the 70s. But Friday through the weekend will stay dry and we warm up with highs Saturday and Sunday around 90.

Have a good Tuesday
Thomas

Monday Evening Forecast

It's a great day to be outside! And I think it will be a great evening to be outside as well. The only issue will be is a slight chance of a t-storm south of I-80. Temps will be in the 70s.

Thomas

Monday Forecast

Most of the day Monday should be a dry one with nice high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be out of the north/northwest 5-10mph. Monday night, espeically Frontier and Hayes Counties southward there will be a chance of showers and t-storms.

Tuesday and Wednesday there is a chance of showers and t-storms both days with an isolated chance some of these maybe severe. Highs will be back into the 80s.

After a brief cool down Thursday. Warmer and drier conditons take hold for the rest of the week and next weekend. Highs could possibly be pushing 90s by next Saturday.

Thomas

Scattered showers and t-storms by this afternoon with temps in the upper 80s and lower 90s

Friday Forecast

Thursday Evening Forecast

Scattered T-Storms will once agian dot the Nebraska landscape Thursday Evening and Night. Isolated severe storms are possible but I think with the slow movement of the storms the bigger threat is going to be the heavy rainfall. Temps will be in the 80s with a breezy south to southwest wind 15mph and at times gusting to 30mph.

Thomas

Thursday Forecast

I could have copied and pasted Wednesday forecast because it's pretty much going to be the same song and dance on Thursday. First will address the heat. Highs out ahead of the dryline which will be set up somewhere in the Panhandle will be in the 90s, also ahead of that dryline it will be humid. Behind the dryline it will be hot and dry with highs close to 100 in the Panhandle.

As for storms I am looking for scattered t-storms to develop after 3pm like Wednesday. Some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds possibly.

The weekend is looking wet and starting Sunday cooler.

Have a great Thursday
Thomas

It's a HOT ONE!

Temps have soared into the upper 80s and lower 90s east of HWY 61 along with very humid conditions. West of HWY 61 temps have soared well into the 90s. Roughly right along HWY 61 is where the dryline is located. And east of this location is where I am expecting showers and t-storms to fire Wednesday Afternoon and Evening. There is an isolated chance that some of these storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds.


Stay Cool!
Thomas

Wednesday Forecast

Looking at almost the same set up as Tuesday for Wednesday's forecast with hot conditons and a chance of storms. High's on Wednesday will be in the low 90s across the Platte River Valley points South and East. Low to mid 90s for the Sandhills and Upper 90s and close to 100 for the panhandle behind the dry line.

As for storms, I think the dry line around 3pm is going to be lying around Hay Springs to Big Springs. East of there that is you're best chance of t-storms. At this time I don't believe the atmosphere is good enough for severe weather. But heavy rain like Tuesday is possible on Wednesday Afternoon and evening.

If you get a storm on Thursday, count yourself lucky as the bigger story I think will be the hotter temperatures as temps soar into the mid to upper 90s.

Friday through the weekend is starting to look wet and a touch cooler as a slow moving storm system will affect the central and northern plains. Temperatures will also slide back into the 80s for highs.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday,
Thomas

Tuesday Evening Forecast

Widely scattered t-storms have popped up across the area. "Widely being the key word here folks as everyone will not get a storm. Warm temperatures will be with us Tuesday Evening with temps in the 80s and winds out of the south 5-15mph.

Thomas

Tuesday Forecast

It’s going to be a hot one on Tuesday with everyone making it to the 90 degree mark. Winds will be out of the south/southwest 5 to 10mph. There is a slight chance of t-storms northwest of North Platte after 4 or 5pm as t-storms develop off the black hills of South Dakota and drift southeastward.

Wednesday and Thursday will be hot ones with highs in the low to mid 90s. There is a slight chance of t-storms both days.

Friday an area of low pressure will develop across Wyoming. Out ahead of it will be a hot one as temperatures once again reach 90.

Saturday is looking like a wet one as of right now as a boundary stalls over the area. Of course ill be fixing the forecast as we get closer, but also it looks like temperatures will trend downward. As highs on Saturday, Sunday and Next Monday will be in the 80s.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast Monday

Slight chance of t-storms from North Platte and Southwest. Lows by Tuesday AM will be around 60 with a wind out of the south/southwest 5-10mph.

Thomas

Monday Evening Forecast Update...

Isolated T-Storms are starting to pop up across the area. Some storms (espeically in SW NEB) maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds. For the latest watches and warnings please check out the right hand side of the weather page.

Thomas

Monday Afternoon Forecast

Sunny conditions will continue across a good chuck on of Nebraska. Highs will be in the 80s. There is a slight chance of storms west of HWY 83 and some of these maybe severe. Tonight on News 2 will talk about storms for Western Nebraska tonight and possibly Tuesday night. And will also talk about the hot temperatures that really take hold on Wednesday

Take care and enjoy you're Monday summer day !

Thomas

Saturday Forecast

Another hot day is on tap for areas southeast of a line from about Dunning to North Platte. Southeast of this line with winds out of the south i am looking for highs in the 90s. Kearney eastward will have temps in the 100-105 degree range. Factor in the heat index it's going to feel near 110 in Eastern Nebraska. So please use caution if you have any outdoor plans in Eastern Nebraska. And I know, fan day is schudule to go at 9:30 to 11am at Memorial Studium in Lincoln for the football team. I still think that early we may have temps pushing into the mid to upper 80s with heat indexs well into the 90s. So drink plenty of fluids if you plan on being at that event Saturday AM.

There is about a 20% chance of storms across the area through out the day Saturday. There is a chance that some of these storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds the main threats.

Cooler air will start pouring into the area. First up north and then slowly moving south, infact I think Saturday night might be a cool night for sleeping with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

Sunday and into next week, will start the week off cool with high in the 80s and a slight chance of t-storms both Sunday Night and Monday Night. But as we get to Tuesday the 90s should return and we should stay in the low to mid 90s with a chance of night time t-storms. Typical August weather wouldn't you say.

Have a great weekend,
Thomas

Overnight Forecast

Severe T-Storms are possible along and north of HWY 2. Some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Elsewhere there is a slim chance of a storm but the bigger story will be the warm and muggy temps for the overnight Friday. Lows will be in the 60s and 70s along with humid conditions.

Thomas

8-7-09 Evening Update

20% chance of an isolated severe storm. Otherwise a dry and warm evening with temps in the 80s and a muggy south wind aound 5-15.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast 8/6/09

Storms will be with us for most of the night. Some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds. Lows by Friday AM will be in the 60s. High temperatures Friday will be a big weather story as temps push near 100 in Southwest Nebraska. I'm going for a high of around 96 here in North Platte with a slim chance of a storm (I think by Friday Afternoon will be praying for a drop of rain) Northwest of North Platte.

For the latest watches and warnings check out the right hand side of the weather page.

Thomas

8-6-09 Evening Forecast

Sct. strong to severe t-storms will affect the area Thursday Evening and Thursday Overnight. Some storms may severe wtih large hail, damaging winds an isolated tornados.

For the latest watches and warnings, check the right hand side of the weather page.

Thomas

Evening Forecast

It's dry for your Wednesday Evening with temps in the upper 70s and low 80s. T-Storms will once agian appear in the area for the overnight with some storms being severe during the overnight and early morning hours Thursday.

Thomas

Overnight Severe Weather

Another severe weather outbreak is on tap for the Overnight Tuesday and into the early AM hours of Wednesday. The main threat from these storms will be large hail and damging winds. Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and KNOPNEWS2.com for the latest weather updates.

Also, the latest watches and warnings can be found on the right hand side of the weather page.

Thomas

Monday Evening Forecast

Sct. Showers & T-Storms will develop and move over Northern Nebraska. Some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts the main threats.

For the North Platte area, there is a slim chance of a storm. But I think the I-80 area stays dry and warm. Lows will be in the 60s with winds out of the southeast with winds turning to northeast along and north of HWY 92 after midnight.

Thomas

A Great Saturday Ahead!

Temps will be in the lower 80s with sunshine!

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

Cold July Night Ahead

Lows will be in the 40s which is a solid 10 dregees below normal for this of year. Thursday's highs rebound nicely into the 70s and then the heat and storms return for Friday.

Take Care,
Thomas

A Rainy Wednesday

Rain, heavy at times will be affecting Nebraska for the day time on Wednesday. There is a little risk of severe weather but I think most storms will stay below severe levels. Highs will be cool and only in the 60s and 70s. And then we really cool off on Wednesday night and we wake up to lows in 40s on Thursday AM.

Thomas

Rainy Monday

At least it wasn't Sunday. But there is a chance of showers and storms for the rest of the day Monday. Some storms maybe severe later Monday afternoon and Monday Night.

Thomas

Dry Saturday...

Looking for dry conditons on Saturday with highs in the 80s. Next chance of storms doesn't come until late Sunday Afternoon.

Thomas

After a Wednesday of severe wind and hail, Thursday will brings us another round. Tuesday AM lows will be in the upper 50s with highs in the lower to middle 90s. I am expecting the storms to fire after 4pm Thursday

Thomas

Nice Night!

Beauiful evening ahead for our Tuesday. Dry conditons with temps in the 70s! Chance of storms return by day break Wednesday. The heat also returns on Wednesday.

Thomas

Monday Storm Reports

Scattered Showers and T-Storms for the overnight Monday... Much drier day for Tuesday with highs in the 80s. Below is the storm reports from Monday.

Thomas

1" - Quarter Size Hail
1.25- Half Dollar Hail
1.50-1.75 Golf ball Hail
2.00 - Egg Size Hail
2.50 Tennis Ball Hail
2.75 Golf Ball Size Hail




Cherry 6 Ne Ashby,NE 1" HAIL


Cherry, 5 Nne Ashby,NE 1" HAIL


Grant
10 Sse Ashby,NE
HAIL
2.5
windshield broken out in pickup truck. neighbors had 7 house windows knocked out. report delayed and received through espotter.


Arthur
10 W Arthur,NE
HAIL
1.25
50 cent piece hail falling along with very heavy rain.

Arthur
10 Sw Arthur,NE
HAIL
1.75

Cherry
16 S Merriman,NE
1" HAIL
very heavy rain with some standing water on roads.

Cherry
29 S Valentine,NE
1.25" HAIL
heavy rain reported at time of hail report.

Keith
7 N Lemoyne,NE
2.50" HAIL

Keith
8 Nw Lemoyne,NE
2" HAIL

Keith
2 Nnw Lemoyne,NE
HAIL
1.75
hail up to golfball size with 60 mph winds

Keith
5 W Lemoyne,NE
HAIL
1.75
strong winds also occurring at time of report but speed unknown.

Keith
2 E Lemoyne,NE
1" HAIL


Deuel
Big Springs,NE
TSTM WND GST
64 mph
coop observer measured wind gust on davis automated weather station.


Perkins
Grant,NE
1" HAIL

Grant
7 Se Whitman,NE
1" HAIL

Perkins
7 Sw Brandon,NE
HAIL
1.75
public report of golf ball sized hail occurring in venango.

Perkins
5 Sw Brandon,NE
1" HAIL

trained fire department spotter reported an estimated 50 mph winds occurring with the hail...at a location 2 miles southeast of venango.

Chase
5 Sw Imperial,NE
HAIL
2.75"


Arthur
8 Nw Arthur,NE
HAIL
1.75


Arthur
2 N Arthur,NE
HAIL
1.75

Arthur
1 N Arthur,NE
HAIL
1.75
marble to golfball hail.

Arthur
Arthur,NE
1" HAIL


Garden
6 Sw Oshkosh,NE
1" HAIL

Severe Weather Update...

I'm with everyone who has had a lack of sleep the last couple of nights. Talk about some awaking booms!

Friday mornings/early afternoon storms have moved into Kansas, I think we catch a slight break for the afternoon, then I am watching storms starting to fire on the front range of WY and CO. These could be an issue espeically west of North Platte as we head into the later afternoon adn early evening.

Stay tuned to News 2 for the latest weather updates.

Thomas

Thursday Evening

Dry and cool evening ahead with lows in the 50s. Highs tomorrow will be back in the 80s. There is a chance of t-storms Friday Afternoon with some storms on the severe side.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast...

Showers & T-Storms are possible after midnight. Lows by Thursday AM will be in the 60s.

Thomas

Dry Evening...

You're evening forecast looks dry and no outdoor issues are expected. Overnight through Thursday AM is when we run the risk of some showers and t-storms. T-Storms will contiune into the day time on Thursday. Lows Thursday night will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Highs Thursday with the clouds and storms will only be in the 80s. Some storms maybe severe on Thursday.


Thomas

Evening Forecast

Partly Sunny skies will be with us Wednesday Evening. Temps will be in the 70s and 80s with winds turning to the southeast. There is a slight chance of a t-storm after sunset. More to come tonight on News 2.

Thomas

Nice Summer Day

I can't remember the last time I was on here and not talking about severe weather, but that's the case Tuesday Evening. Temps will be falling into the 70s and 80s Tuesday Evening. Then into the 50s for the overnight.

Our next chance of storms comes late Wednesday and I'll explain on News 2 Tonight.

Have and nice afternoon and evening!
Thomas

Overnight Weather...

The greatest threat for showers and t-storms looks to be east of HWY 83 for the overnight Monday. Some storms maybe capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out, but I think the threat of that is starting to die off. Lows for the overnight will be in the 60s with winds turning to the NNW by Tuesday AM.

Tuesday looks nice, one of the nicest days we have had all summer in my thoughts. Highs will be in the 80s with a dry NNW wind at 10-20. Dewpoints will be lower than that have been in the last couple of weeks. Dewpoint measures how humid it is outside, and it doesn't look like they will be that high on Tuesday.

The stickyness returns on Wednesday with a southeast flow, that will also return our chances of showers and t-storms and those chances will remain with us through the weekend.

Thomas

Severe Weather

Severe Weather is currently moving through the area. Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 for the latest weather updates and on the bottom right side of the weather page here on knopnews2.com. There is an updated list of the watches and warnings.

Thomas

Overnight Update...

Thu 10:30pm

Slight chance of storms for the overnight and Friday. Lows will be in the 60s and 70s and highs Friday will be in the 80s.

Thomas

Muggy!

Well one weather thing were feeling is the muggy weather across the area, especially south of HWY 92. T-Storms, there is a slight chance they might show up Thursday night, some of these storms maybe severe east of Lexington, Broken Bow and O'Neil. Temps this evening will be in the 70s and 80s.

Thomas

Overnight Severe Threat

There is an isolated severe threat north of HWY 2 and east of HWY 83 for the overnight Wednesday. The rest of us should stay dry and muggy! Lows by Wednesday AM will be in the mid to upper 60s.

It's A Hot One!!!

Temps today have made it into the 90s under bright sunny hot July skies. I am going to be on the look out for scattered severe storms, espeically after 6pm tonight.

Thomas

Overnight Update

10:30pm

Scattered showers and t-storms will move through the area for the overnight Tuesday. Isolated storms maybe capable of reaching severe levels. Lows will be in the 60s.

Wednesday will be a hot one with highs in the 90s.

Thomas

Severe Storms Possible

I'm looking for t-storms to develop after 5pm across the area. Some storms maybe severe with the greatest severe weather threat north and east of a Broken Bow, Thedford and Valentine line. Main threats tonight after 5 will be large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out though.

Temps this afternoon will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

Thomas

Stormy Overnight

Overnight Update...

Showers & T-Storms will move through the area as we head through the overnight. Most should stay below severe limits. Tuesday is going to be a hot one with highs in the low to mid 90s. Scattered severe storms are possible.

Thomas

Storms In The Panhandle

6:20pm Update...

Showers and T-Storms are moving through the panhandle. I'm expecting some of these storms to drift into parts of the area after 8pm (MDT). An isolated severe t-storm can't be ruled out. Temps this evening will be in the 70s and 80s.

Thomas

Heat & Storms

3pm (CDT) Update...

Temps a little lower than expected Monday afternoon. Only in the lower to middle 80s at this point. Scattered cloud cover playing a little roll in that I believe.

Watching out west on the Front Range and the Eastern Plains of Colorado for storms to get going, in fact severe t-storm watches are up in that region. I'm looking for some storms to move into Nebraska. There is a chance some of those could be severe, especially southwest of North Platte.

Stay tuned to News 2 for the latest weather updates and hope to see you tonight on News 2.

Thomas

Happy 4th Of July

No weather issues for area fireworks Saturday night. It will be cool though with temps in the 50s by Sunday AM. Sunday there is a chance of storms, espeically west of HWY 61. Some of these storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds the main threats.

Thomas

Overnight Update

There is a chance of t-storms for the overnight Friday. Most though should remain below severe limits. Lows will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s with a wind turning to the north by daybreak

Thomas

Stormy Friday

Scattered T-Storms will be moving through Nebraska Friday afternoon and evening. There is a chance that some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. So keep an eye to the sky if you're going to any 4th of july activies Friday night.

Thomas

Overnight Tuesday

Iam expecting a line of showers and t-storms to push through the state, some storms in the line maybe severe with wind and hail being the main threat. Lows by Wednesday AM will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Highs on Wednesday will be in the 80s and lower 90s. There is a chance of severe storms on Wednesday afternoon.

Thomas

More Storms

There is a chance of storms across the area tonight. I think though most should stay below severe limits. Temps Monday Evening will be in the 70s and 80s and slip back into the upper 50s and lower 60s for the Overnight Monday.

Thomas

Forecast Update

I am going to put a 20% chance of storms across the entire KNOP-TV viewing area for the overnight Monday. Storms have fired and become severe north of Denver. These storms are going to be moving northeast into Nebraska during the overnight.

Thomas

Hot

The heat is on for the next couple of days. There is also a chance of severe storms Tuesday.

Thomas

Another Stormy Night!

Scattered showers & t-storms will be with us Thursday Night. Then a more wide spread event is possible for the Overnight Thursday. For the severe threat through the early morning hours on Friday I'm looking mainly for large hail and damging winds. There is an isolated chance of a tornado for Southern Nebraska but the tornado chances are not as great as Wednesday Night.

As we head into the Overnight Thursday. Heavy rain will become a threat, espeically east of North Platte.

Thomas

Wednesday Night Severe Weather

Tornado Watch is in effect until 11pm/10pm (MDT). Strong to severe t-storms are possible across the area tonight with possible tornados. Please be alert for rapidly changing weather conditons if you are attening any Nebraskaland Days events for Wednesday night. Once agian thank you for all your reports and pictures on Monday. If you like to send any weather pics tonight, please feel free to do so if you can do it safely. Please email those to weather@knoptv.com or knop@knoptv.com

Thomas

Stormy Monday...

We had it all on Monday... tornados, wind, hail and flooding rains. Any storm pics you want to send it please feel free to send them at knop@knoptv.com or to weather@knoptv.com

As a result of the 4 hour tornado coverage Monday... The Nebraskaland days kids costume show can be seen at 12:30 on our sister station KIIT at 1230pm Tuesday.

I'm a celebrity get me out of here and Dateline NBC can be seen in full at NBC.com

Thank you for your storm reports Monday

Sandhills Turn

Wednesday night it was Southern Nebraska seeing the rain, Overnight Thursday its Northern Nebraska's turn to see the rainfall. Friday AM lows will be in the lower 50s and highs on Friday with on and off sunshine and on and off t-storms will be in the low 70s. Winds will be light out of the east.

Thomas

More Stormy Weather

Showers and t-stroms are expected to expand in coverage through the evening across Nebraska. Isolated storms maybe capable of a brief tornado spin up. Heavy rain will become the main threat as we head into the overnight.

Thomas

Another Rainy Night

After a Tuesday afternoon of Tornado Warnings across the area. Mainly just looking for a wet night during the overnight on Tuesday. No severe weather is expected, but some heavy rain is possible that may cause some urban, small stream and low lying flooding.

A cool (well for this time of year cold) day is expected for Wednesday with highs only in the upper 50s and lower 60s. On and off showers and t-storms are expected as well.

When is it going to warm up you ask? You're answer might be this late weekend as temps rebound back in into the 80s by Sunday and early next week. The bad news is that the chance of showers of t-storms will contiune into early next week.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast

Its going to be a rainy overnight across the area. The good news is most if not all storms will remain below severe limits.

Thomas

More Stormy Weather

Scattered storms will move into Western Nebraska Monday Night. The severe weather threat will mainly be west of HWY 61. Storms move into the rest of Nebraska Overnight Monday. The main threat will be heavy rain, but some storms could produce some hail. Lows Monday night will be in the 50s and highs will be in the 60s and 70s.

Thomas

Severe Weather Friday

A dangerous severe weather outbreak with possible tornados is looking more and more likely Friday afternoon and Friday evening. Please stay tuned to News 2 through out the day for the latest weather updates...


Thomas

Severe Weather

We have been missing out on severe weather a lot this spring. But I think towards the end of the week our luck is going to run out.

Starting Thursday, areas west of Hwy 83 are under a slight risk of severe weather for large hail and damaging winds. Highs on Thursday will be in the upper 70s.

Friday, everyone is under the gun for severe weather. In addition, our tornado threat beings to increase.

Stay tuned to News 2 for the latest weather updates.
Thomas

Overnight Update

I'm going to remove the rain from the forecast north of HWY 92 and only keep a slight chance south of HWY 92. I also think if we get some thining in the clouds, some isolated areas may reach the upper 30s north of HWY 92.

Thomas

Rainy Night

Light rain will continue into the Tuesday night across the area with cool conditions. Lows will be in the 40s. The sun tries to make an apperance Wednesday but I think its going to be 50/50 between the clouds and the sun. Highs will be in the 60s with an east wind around 10. Highs are back in the 70s on Thursday but the t-storms are also back as well.

Thomas

Stormy Monday Night

Showers and T-Storms for your Monday Night. Some storms maybe severe with large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado. The biggest threat I think will be heavy rain as these t-storms Monday night will be slow movers. Stay tuned to News 2 tonight and will keep you updated.

Thomas

Wet Sunday Night...

Showers & T-Storms will continue through the overnight hours Sunday. Some storms maybe capable of producing hail larger than 1 inch. But I think the big threat will be the heavy rainfall.

Monday the chances of T-Storms return to the area as a stationary front sits over the state of Nebraska. Some storms maybe severe on Monday with large hail, damaging winds and possibly and isolated tornado.

Lows overnight Sunday will be in the upper 50s, highs on Monday will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Tuesday we cool down and stay wet.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast

Isolated T-Storms will be coming to an end. Dry conditons for the rest of the overnight period with lows in the upper 40s and 50s. Friday brings us warm conditions but it also brings us another chance of t-storms, with a better chance up to the north. Isolated storms may produce large hail, damaging winds and a tornado. Highs will range from 85 to 87 up north to near 90 in Imperial.

Thomas

Panhandle Storms

Scattered T-Storms will continue Thursday Evening, especially west of HWY 61. Isolated storms maybe capable of producing large hail. All the storms will be capable of producing frequent cloud to ground lightning.

Thomas

Sunshine Returns!

Dry conditons expected through Friday. Highs on Thursday will be in the 80s!

Enjoy!
Thomas

Another Wet Night

Outdoor fun looks to be put on hold Tuesday Night as rain will continue through at least Midnight Tuesday. Lows by Wednesday AM will be in the lower 40s. The sunshine returns Wednesday with highs in the 70s.

Thomas

Rainy Tuesday

Rain and cool conditions for your Tuesday afternoon. Looking for temperatures to remain in the 50s all afternoon.

More Rain

Showers and T-Storms will continue into the overnight Monday. No severe storms are expected, but the big story out of all this will be the heavy rainfall out of some of the storms. Flash flooding is possible in some areas. If you see a flooded roadway, turn around and find another route.

Temperatures will be in the 50s for lows Monday night and Highs will be cooler on Tuesday in the 60s with a North/Northwest wind around 20mph.

Thomas

Stormy Memorial Day

Well I hope you're grill has wheels and can be pulled into some sort of outdoor cover because we have a ton of shower and t-storm activity across the area. The main threat from most of these storms will be the heavy rainfall due to the slow movement of the storms. But short lived funnels/tornados are possible with some storms. If a tornado is spotted make sure you move to a place of safety.

Thomas

Showers & T-Storms

Scattered Showers & T-Storms will be a good bet through out the weekend. Make sure you have a indoor "Plan B" if you have any outdoor plans over the memorial day weekend.

Thomas

T-Storms

Some storms have developed north of the warm front. Most should remain below severe limits but a few could produce some hail during the overnight Thursday.

Thomas

Rainy & Wet

Rain will contiune on and off for about most of the area. A rumble of thunder can't be ruled out as well. Friday's temperature forecast is a bit tricky. With a warm front laying roughly along HWY 92. North of that warm front temps will be in the 70s. South of that warm front temps will be in the 80s. Once agian Friday, on and off t-storms can't be ruled out.

Thomas

Showers & Storms

Storms will continue through the overnight, with most staying below severe limits.

Thomas

Severe Weather Update...

Haven't had much in the way of severe weather tonight other than along HWY 2. I'm expecting a line of T-Storms to developing through 10pm. Severe weather still remains possible with hail being the biggest threat.

Thomas

Severe Storms Possible

Showers and Thunderstorms moving into the area at 7 pm.
Some storms capable of producing large hail North of Interstate-80.
Isolated storm may produce wind damage of 60 miles per hour and a tornado.
temperatures this evening will be in the 80's with a south wind of 10 to 20 mph.
stay tuned to KNOP News 2 and knopnews2.com for the latest updates.

Hot & Windy

Red Flag Warning is in effect for Arthur, Blaine, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Northern Lincoln, Logan, McPherson and Thomas Counties through this evening. (Firezones 204, 206 and 208)

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire KNOP-TV Nebraska viewing area through early evening.

Hot, dry and windy conditons will contiune through this afternoon. Temps may push 100 in Cherry county. The rest of us will be in the 90s.

20% chance of t-storms is possible along and west of Hwy 61.

Thomas

Welcome To Summer

Clear skies for you're Monday night and dry conditions across the area. Lows will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Highs for Tuesday will be hot once agian and top out in the low to mid 90s. It will be brezzy with a wind out of the south 15-30mph and there is a slight chance of t-storm northwest of Hyannis.

Thomas

Hot Day Ahead!

Temps will be near 90 across the area for Monday afternoon. Enjoy the first hot day of the year!

Thomas

Cool Night

Patchy frost is possible, especailly north of HWY 92 Friday night. Lows will be in the 33-36 range north of Hwy 92, south of HWY I'm looking for lows in the upper 30s in the Platte River Valley and lower 40s elsewhere.

This weekend looks great with highs in the 60s Sat and 70s Sun. Summer like temps hit Monday with highs near 90s.

Thomas

Slight Chance Of Storms

Theres is a slight chance of storms overnight and Friday AM for areas south and east of North Platte. Lows will be around 50 with highs Friday ranging from 67 in the sandhills to lower 70s in Southwest Neb.

Thomas

Frost Tonight

Cold night ahead across the area. Lows for North Platte and points north and west will be in the 30-32 degree range, 34-38 elsewhere. Make sure you protect any plants you have planted allready. Winds should die off before sunset.

Thomas

Tornado

A tornado has been reported with the storm moving through Thomas County. Additional storms coutiune to move through the area. With some of the storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado.

Thomas

Severe T-Storm Watch

Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect for Lincoln, Keith and Custer counties points north until 1am/12am. Storms have moved into North Central Nebraska and will continue through at least midnight.

Thomas

Strong Storms

Strong to severe t-storms will contiune to effect the sandhills Tuesday evening. Some storms may be capable of producing hail up to 1 inch. Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and Knopnews2.com for the latest weather updates.

Thomas

Tuesday Severe Weather

It's not the greatest severe weather threat in the world, but a few storms are possible across the area with better chances up to the north. Some storms maybe severe with large hail being the main threat and maybe an isolated damaging wind gust in a cell. Our tornado threat is just not there. High's Tuesday afternoon will range from the 60s in Central Nebraska, to lower 80s in Northern Nebraska and the Panhandle. Stay tuned to News 2 tonight and right here at knopnews2.com for the latest weather updates.

Stormy Tuesday Ahead

Conditons are looking good for T-Storms on Tuesday afternoon after 3pm. Some storms maybe severe with large hail being with main threat. Windy conditons will also be an issue and at times may gust up to 40mph. Cooler conditions are expected on Wednesday and the winds will remain with us.

Take care,
Thomas

Chilly Night Ahead

Lows overnight Friday will be around 30 in the Platte River Valley to low to mid 30s elsewhere. Patchy frost is possible so tender plants should be covered. Highs with sunshine on Saturday will be in the 60s. Next chance of rain comes late Saturday night into Sunday.

Thomas

Overnight Rain

Rain will be with us throught the overnight for a good chunk of us. Can't rule out a rumble of thunder as well. Lows will be around 50. On & off rain through Friday afternoon, then colder for Friday night.

Thomas

More Rain Agian

Once agian scattered showers and t-storms will dot the landscape. Temperatures this evening will be in the 70s.

Thomas

More Storms

Another chance of storms Wednesday night across the area, espeically north of HWY 2. Most should remain below severe limits, but some hail can't be ruled out in some storms.

Thomas

On And Off Storms

Showers and t-storms are possible on Tuesday and agian Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will be in the 70s.

Thomas

Showers & T-Storms

Showers and T-Storms will contiune into the overnight Wednesday, some storms maybe capable of producing large hail and winds 60mph or greater. Heavy Rain is also possible espeically in Southwest Nebraska. Please Stay Tuned to KNOP and KNOPNEWS2.com for the latest weather updates through the overnight.

Thomas

Severe Weather Page

Numerious Severe T-Storm Warnings have been issued for the area. Check the bottom hand part of the weather page and on the bottom left part of the TV screen page.

Severe Weather Update

Severe T-Storm Warnings are in effect for Southern Brown and Southeast Cherry Counties until 9:15pm. More storms are starting to fire into Thomas county with additonal storms expected to develop.

Thomas

Storms Firing

Isolated storms are starting to fire, espeically in Eastern Cherry and Western Brown Counties. Additonal storms are expected to fire through out the area through 10pm. Some of these storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out as well. I don't think a watch will be issued for our area. The chances for that as of right now are slim.

Ill be back writing on here if more is needed, if not ill see you on News 2 tonight at 10.

Thomas

Severe Weather

Some severe weather is possible Wednesday night across the area. Main threats will be large hail and damaging winds, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out south of I-80. Stay with KNOP-TV and KNOPNEWS2.com for the latest weather updates.

Thomas

Scattered Storms

More storms will develop tonight across the area. Most though will stay below severe limits.

Thomas

Wind Advisory & Some Possible Storms Later

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the northwest sandhills until 9pm (MDT). Strong southerly winds of 25 to 35mph and at times gusting up to 55mph will contiune through Tuesday Afternoon and Tuesday Evening.

Scattered strong storms are possible later Tuesday evening. Some storms are possible of producing up to nickel size hail.

Thomas

Cold Night

Temps will be around 30 for the overnight Monday. Chance of PM storms on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Thomas

Chilly Weather

Slight chance of a rain/snow mix on Monday AM. Then clearing Monday Afternoon with highs in the 50s. A hard freeze is possible Monday night and into Tuesday morning with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Chance of T-Storms come back into the forecast Tuesday night.

Thomas

High Fire Danger...

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect until 10pm (CDT) 9pm (MDT) Thursday. Please avoid burning Thursday afternoon as we will have low relative humidities, windy conditions and hot temperatures. Highs should top near 90 across a good chunck of the area.

There is a chance of severe weather Friday from east of a O'Neil, North Platte and Imperial Line. More on this tonight on News 2.

Thomas

Overnight Wednesday Forecast

The chance wasn't that great for T-Storms in SW NEB. And for the overnight Wednesday across the area, it looks like our precip chances are 0% with just a few clouds.

Hot will be the big story for Wednesday will be the heat and the fire danger. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Winds out of the SSW at 10-20 and at times gusting to 30 will make the fire danger high. Please avoid burning in the afternoon.

Chance of T-Storms on Friday, some of those maybe severe.

Thomas

Slight Chance Of A Storm

There is a slight chance of a T-Storm tonight for areas south of I-80. Elsewhere expect just mainly clear skies. Lows will be mild Wednesday night in the 50s.

Thomas

Warm April Weather

Few warm and on Thursday Hot! Days ahead. Highs will be in the 80s on Wednesday and near 90 on Friday. There is a chance of Storms starting 0n Friday and cooler temps for Saturday and Sunday.

Thomas

Let's Just Skip To Summer!

Looking For highs in the upper 70s and close to 80 on Tuesday.

High's on Wednesday through Friday will be in the 80s at least, infact SW NEB may push into the lower 90s Thursday. There is a very slight chance of a t-storm on Wednesday Night and then agian starting Friday Night and into the weekend.

Enjoy the summer like weather!
Thomas

Warm Up On The Way!

Monday is going to be the coolest day out of the week and were talking cool being the 60s. Dry conditons through next weekend, with highs soaring into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday.

Enjoy
Thomas

Overnight Update...

Looks like the severe weather threat for SW NEB is all but done. Most of the severe action happened tonight across West Texas. We are still looking at rain and at times heavy rain through the day time Friday and Saturday. Highs on Friday will be in the 50s and lower 50s for the day time on Saturday. Some snow is going to try to sneak into the area, but I think we stay all rain for this event. Speaking of snow, heavy snow is looking likely in the Denver area. 10-36" of snow is possible in this area. Please use caution if traveling towards Denver as there may be some traffic headachs.

When this is all said and done, up to 4 inches of rain is possible in SW NEB. and possibly around an inch for the rest of the region.

The weather IMPROVES greatly! on Sunday with highs in the 60s Sunday, 70s and possibly pushing 80 by the middle of next week with sunshine.

Thomas

Heavy Rain Moving In

Showers and scattered t-storms will continue Thursday Afternoon. There is an isolated chance of a severe t-storm across the area with the main threat being hail over 1". Heavy rain is likley through Saturday, espeically in Lincoln, Chase, Perkins, Keith and Hayes counties.

Thomas

Heavy Rain & Severe Weather On Thursday

A large, powerful, slow moving storm system will be moving through the central plains the next couple of days.

Will start with Thursday... I think this will be our best shot of severe weather. Large hail and damaging winds are possible with some of these storms. There is an isolated chance of a tornado as well. Thursday night showers and t-storms will be likely, there is a chance of severe weather Thursday night. But I believe Thursday night, our threat will be changing from large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornados to heavy rain, espeically in southwest Nebraska where possibly up to 4" of rain is possible through this entire event (Sunday AM).

Friday and Saturday the heavy rain will continue. Saturday rain will be slowly changing over to snow with little or no snowfall accumlations. A Winter Strom Watch is in effect for the Metro Denver area and the Eastern Colorado Plains west of Fort Morgan with snowfall of 1-2 feet of snow possible.

Stay Tuned to News 2 for the latest weather updates.
Thomas

Wet Times Ahead

Looking for Scattered T-Storms Wednesday. Isolated chance of severe weather west of North Platte. Lows will be in the upper 40s with breezy conditons.

Thomas

Windy

Windy conditions looking to be setting up for the day time Wednesday. Along with an isolated chance of a severe t-storm. Highs on Wednesday will be in the 60s with a strong southeast wind at about 30-40mph with gusts up to 50mph. Better chance of t-storms for Wednesday Night and a better set up for severe weather for the day time on Thursday. Heavy Rain becomes a threat on Thursday Night, Friday and Saturday. Some urban and small stream flooding is possible in some areas, and by Sunday AM up to 1-3 inches of rain is possible.

Thomas

Warm Tuesday

Warm conditons will take hold across the area Tuesday. We will have to deal with the winds though. At times winds my gust up to 40mph out of the southeast. Highs will be nice in the 70s! Wednesday and Thursday will be mild and windy but there is a chance of some t-storms both days and some of those maybe severe. This wet pattern will contiune into Friday and the weekend. Infact some snow may mix in starting Saturday.

Thomas

Rain Ending... Sun Starting

Rain will start to move out and give way to sunshine on Monday afternoon. High temps not looking bad either with highs in the 60s. Tuesday looks to be the warmest day of the week with highs in the low 70s.

Wednesday through next Sunday looks interesting with a slow moving low pressure system will start in Colorado and make its way (slowly being the key word) through the central plains. Wednesday and Thursday there could be a possible shot at some severe weather, then as some cold air gets drawn into the system, some snow may start to mix in or change too all together. Definitely something to watch as we head into the work week.

Happy Easter,
Thomas

Wet & Cool Easter Ahead...

Rain will be with us for a good part of the day on Easter Sunday. Temps will be cool with highs only in the 40s. There is a slight chance of a rain and snow mix for Sunday Night.

Thomas

Snow Wrapping Up

The snow has moved out of the area with 2-7" of new snow on the ground. Area roads will be slick durning the overnight Thursday so use some caution if driving. Friday looks great with highs in the 50s.

Thomas

Winter Weather Update...

Snow is still going pretty good across the area. So Far anywhere from about 2" here at the station to 5" near Mullen and Custer County. With the sun going down look for some of the roads to become snow covered, please use caution if traveling Thursday Night. Snow should start to wrap up around 10.

Thomas

Winter Weather Update...

Already up to 3 inches of snow has fallen in the Thedford and Mullen areas... Snowing pretty good here at the station north of North Platte. For the most part most of the roadways just remain wet across the area with the snow just accumulating on the grassy surfaces. That will change as we head towards sunset. Roads will being to become slick on snowcovered so please use caution if traveling around the area Thursday night. By Friday AM, I'm looking for about 2 to 5 inches North Platte and northward with 1 to 2 inches elsewhere.

For the latest advisories or warnings, please look on the right hand side of the weather page. And for the latest area closings check out the weather closings pagelink on knopnews2.com

Thomas

Sun/Rain...

And yes snow, another round of snow is heading for Greater Nebraska Thursday Afternoon and Thursday Night. Still to early on how much snow is going to fall, but there is a chance of snow being on the ground by Thursday Night North Platte points north and west.

Other than that still looking at sunny day on Wednesday with highs in the 60s across most of the area, with 40s still in the snow covered north.

Thomas

MAJOR BLIZZARD TO EFFECT NEBRASKA!

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for a good chunck of Nebraska. Winter Storm Warnings are also in effect, please check the bottom of the weather page for the latest warnings and winter weather statements from the National Weather Service.

*** PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL WINTER STORM/BLIZZARD PREPS ARE DONE BY NO LATER THAN SATURDAY AM... THIS INCLUDES LIVESTOCK/ANIMALS IN SHELTER... ALSO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH FOOD/SUPPLIES TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEKEND***


A strong area of low presure will come out of Colorado and into Kansas through the weekend, bringing snow, wind and blizzard condtions through out the state. As of right now, 8 to 14 inches of snow is possible north of I-80 with the highest amounts up towards Ainsworth and O' Neil. South Of I-80 A good soild 4-8" is possible with locally higher amounts. For the city of North Platte by Sunday Afternoon I think we will be looking around 8 to 10 inches of snow.

Winds will be a major issue with this storm, at times winds may gust up to 50mph. This will crete blizzard conditons! Along with drifting snow. Travel starting Saturday afternoon will being to become dangerous with white out conditons! Please avoid travel Saturday Night across the area! This includes the city of North Platte. PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL IN THE SANDHILLS! If you become stuck in the sandhills, help may not be able to arrive until the storm passes. Strong winds may create power outages in some areas as well

Please stay tuned to News 2 through out the weekend. Meteorologist Tara Moore will have updates on TV. Also please check with News 2 and the bottom of the screen during programming for the latest weather bulletions from the National Weather Service at the top and bottom of the hour. Area closings will be at the bottom of the screen as well. Also Knopnews2.com can be a great tool with News 2 trueview radar, and the latest closings across the area.

Thomas

Light Snow Wed Night...

Some light snow is possible west of North platte Wednesday Night. Little or no snowfall is expected. Thursday and Friday look dry, then Saturday and Sunday looks wet and possibly snowy in some areas.

Thomas

One system moving out

And the next one is moving in. But the good news is that this one won’t have as much of a punch as the last one that brought a half a foot of snow to Northern Nebraska. Clouds will be on the increase through out the day Wednesday. I have a slight chance of rain or snow in the forecast west of North Platte. Highs will be in the 40s with a NE wind 10-20mph.

Thursday and Friday will bring dry conditions with highs in the 50s. Saturday and Sunday looks stormy, just what type of precipitation will be the question be and will iron out all those details as we head towards the weekend.

Thomas

Snow, Snow and More Snow...

Especially in Northern Nebraska, by Tuesday Afternoon up to 6 to 12 inches of snow is possible north of HWY 2. Between HWYS 2 and 92 I am looking for about 3-6 inches of snow and for the rest of the area including the city of North Platte I am looking at a dusting to 3 inches. Travel is not advised north of HWY 2 Monday night and Tuesday.

For the latest warnings and advisories… please see the bottom right hand side of the weather page.

Thomas

Blizzard Moving Into Kansas...

The strong winter storm that has brought heavy snow to NE Colorado will move to the SE towards KS. For Nebraska when the storm as wraps up iam looking at about 3-5" for exterme Southwest Nebraska... But cold air will being to flood in Thursday and Friday. Making it a winter like feel for the last Friday in March.

Temps warm up for the weekend, but another possible winter storm takes aim at us on Monday.

Thomas

More Winter Weather On The Way...

Winter Storm Watches and Warnings are in effect for the area, please make sure you check the bottom right hand part of the weather page.

Snow and wind will be in the increase Thursday afternoon. Especially south and west of North Platte where this area is going to take the brunt of this snow storm. Winds will also be on the increase as well, creating blizzard or near blizzard conditions Thursday Afternoon and Night south and west of North Platte. Travel to Denver or to Kansas will be Hazdarous. Please be on the lookout for possible freeway closings Thursday Night, especially in Colorado.

When its all said and done iam looking for about 2-5" in North Platte, with 6" or higher South and West... In the sandhills where you took the brunt of the last storm, snowfall should be less then 2"

Thomas

Is it Spring ?

Snow and wind should be calming down as we head into Tuesday night. It will be cold though with lows in the teens and 20s. Wednesday, the first part of the day will bring partly sunny skies, then as we head into the afternoon hours Wednesday clouds will be on the increase out ahead of the next storm system. Wednesday night brings a slight chance of snow into the forecast. Thursday and Friday brings snow and cold with some snowfall accumulations possible, especially towards Kansas. Cold air will flood in here Friday and it will not feel like spring.

Thomas

Overnight Forecast

Snow and windy conditions will effect the area through the overnight, travel will be dangerous in the sandhills with the snow and the wind.

Thomas

Notice A difference?

Oo Ya! Temps have dived into the 30s and snow has begun in some areas. Im looking for about 6-10'' of snow in the NW sandhills with 2-5" around the Stapleton and about a dusting to 2" in the snadhills

Thomas

Several Tornado Warnings

Eastern Nebraska is starting to light up with several tornado warnings.

Thomas

Rain/Snow Line...

The rain/snow line is appox. right along the hwy 61 cordoor. 3-6" of snow has allready been reported in parts of the Panhandle.

other notes include, hail covering the ground at york and a semi blowin over near Phillips. a strong line of storms are going through Eastern Nebraska as we speak.

Thomas

985mb

Strong low pressure of 985mb right overhead appx located in Western Lincoln Co. Out ahead of it, a thin line of storms has developed near the Tryon area.

Thomas

Snow!

3-6" of snow has allready been reported in some parts of the panhandle

Thomas

Confrimed Tornado

On the ground near brownlee for a couple mins.

Thomas

Tornado Warning!

South Central Cherry County until 2:45pm. This does include the Brownlee Area. Go to you tornado safe-spot right now!

Severe T-Storm Warning

Southcentral Cherry County including Brownlee through 2pm.

Thomas

Cold Air Coming In!

Winds have allready fliped around to the north/northwest at Ogallala and Imperial. And they are screaming to the tone of 40mph with gusts up to 60mph. Snow is not that far behind with snow allready starting to fly in Garden, Deuel and Sheridan counties. Blizzard conditons will be felt in these areas in the next hour or so.

Thomas

Tornado Watch

A tornado watch is in effect for roughly areas east of HWY 83. In these areas, there is a threat for large hail, damaging winds and possibly tornados. Please stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and Knopnews2.com for the lastest weather updates.

Ill blog a little more later, as we do have double threat today with a blizzard and a tornado threat.

Thomas

Mega March Storm

Everything you can think of weather wise will effect us through Tuesday afternoon. Including snow, and severe weather. Iam going to start with the severe weather side of things. We will have a few shots of severe weather. Including Sunday Night, Monday Morning and Monday afternoon east of HWY 83. The severe threats include large hail and damaging winds Sunday Night... Monday morning and early Monday Afternoon the same threats mention above will be with us, but starting Monday AM we bring a slight tornado threat into the mix.

Now to the winter side of things, rain will start changing to snow in the panhandle early Monday afternoon. Then the rain snow line will slowly move east. Up to a foot of snow is possible north and northwest of Arthur and Mullen with lesser amounts towards North Platte through Tuesday Afternoon.

Winds will also be an issue with this storm system, by Monday night up to 50mph wind gusts are possible. This will create blizzard conditions in some areas. Travel will be dangerous starting Monday Afternoon, espeically in the Northwest Sandhills.

More updates to come
Thomas

Warm & Stormy To Snow & Cold?

Lets just get this out of the way, Friday were fine with highs in the low 70s. It will be a little breezy though with winds out of the south 10 to 20.

Saturday and Sunday were going to have a warm front set up shop across southern Nebraska. This may fire off a few t-storms Saturday and Sunday. It still looks mild though with highs in the 70s for most of us, 60s near the SD broader and 80s near the KS broader.

Then the possible wild weather really gets going on Monday as a low pressure system really gets going in Eastern Colorado. This low will move out into the plains Monday afternoon were a severe weather outbreak may take place across the central plains. Behind this storm system… cold air will start to get drawn in and the rain will change to snow Monday night. Still too early to tell on were the severe weather is going to set up and same goes for the possibly heavy snow. Please stay tuned to Meteorologist Tara Moore Friday and Saturday with this early powerful spring storm system.

Thomas

Some Active Weather On The Way…

Some Active Weather On The Way…

The weather through Friday should be issue free across the area. There will be an elevated fire danger for the day time on Thursday. So please be careful if you are burning Thursday afternoon during the peak heating of the day. Friday will be warmer and I don’t think the fire danger will be that bad due to some return moisture coming into the area. That’s going to lead the way to a stormy couple of days. Saturday and Sunday we have a chance of T-Storms it will still be mild with highs in the 70s. Monday could be very interesting across the area with our first severe weather outbreak of the 09 year. Monday night cold air roars back in and we may have a snow/blizzard event on our hands.

Thomas

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Overnight sprinkles are possible for the area; lows will be in the 30s. Wednesday will be a cool day with highs in the 50s. The warm weather will return by the weekend.

Thomas

Spring Like Weather

Expect spring like weather all this week. A minor cool down for Wednesday as a cool front will be pushing through the area. Highs on Tuesday ( St. Patricks Day) will be in the 70s and 80s, the fire danger will be elevated but not as high as Monday. Wednesday temps will be cooling down… but only into the 50s. Thursday the warm air moves back in, and we are back into the 70s by Friday. There is a chance of t-storms on Friday and then again on Sunday. Chance of t-storms? Now were talking spring!

Thomas

P.S. don’t forget to join me at the North Platte storm spotting class on Tuesday night. It starts at 7. I will speak for a little bit and meteorologist Deb Blondin from the National Weather Service will be there to talk about storm spotting.

Get Ready For Spring!

Several nice days ahead with highs in the 60s Saturday and Sunday. Mid 70s on Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy and have a nice weekend!
Thomas

Improving Weather...

Another chilly night ahead Thursday night with lows in the mid-teens under partly to mostly cloudy skies. A slow warm up through the weekend, then great weather next with highs back in the 70s!

Thomas

Sunny On Thursday

But still chilly with high temps only in the 30s. Winds will be out of the southeast aroun 10.

Thomas

Brr!

Another cold night ahead for Nebraska. Lows will be in the single digits with wind chills at or below zero.

Thomas

Cold!

Air Temps will range from around 8 in Imperial to -3 in North Platte to -10 in Valentine Tuesday Night. Wind chills will be in the fridgit ball park of -10 to -30 below zero. Please make sure any skin is covered up if you have to be outdoors Tuesday Night and Live Stock is in Shelter.

Thomas

Cold, Snow, Ice and Wind

Were going to get it in all forms Monday night and Tuesday across Nebraska. First lets address the ice, I think the greatest threat of ice will be roughly from Cozad/Arnold towards Grand Island along with about 1-2” of snow. Speaking of snow I think the greatest snow threat is going to be up north were up to 4” of snow is possible along with near blizzard conditions. Here in North Platte I think tops we see an inch of snow, and very little ice. Winds will be an issue though with gusts out of the north up to 40mph, creating wind chills at or below zero through Wednesday AM for the entire area.

Thomas

Cold Express Punching In

And is here to stay for a couple days, most areas were in the teens and 20s as of 1pm. Winds were also on the strong side with winds at times gusting up to 30mph. Creating wind chills in the single digits and below zero. Snow and freezing rain will get going tonight and linger into Tuesday. Snow amounts generally about 1 to 3 inches, but with some freezing rain into the mix that may cut down on some of the snowfall accumlations. It will be cold though, and I think thats going to be the major impacted over the next couple of days. As daytime highs will only be in the 20s and lows will be at or below zero.

For the latest weather advisories... please make sure to check the lower right hand side of the weather page and join me tonight on News 2.

Thomas

Another Winter Storm To Affect The Plains

The weather will be slowly going down hill across Nebraska as we head through the daytime on Monday. There will be a wide range of highs acorss Nebraska, ranging from the 50s south of I-80 to around 45 in North Platte to the 30s in the sandhills. There is also a chance of snow north and northwest of Hyannis Monday afternoon.

Monday night is when things start to get interesting in the plains especially in Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota... First off if you have any travel plans into the Dakotas, travel is most likely not happening starting Monday night. We will have are own travel worries Monday night and Tuesday across Nebraska. As for snowfall, iam not looking for much only about 1-3" through Tuesday. But the winds will be a lot stronger with this system unlike the last system. At times winds maybe gusting up to 40mph. In addition, like the last system, we may have patchy freezing rain to deal with Monday night that may put down a coat of ice on ur car.

Tuesday, if there is any frozen precip it will turn back to all snow. Tuesday is going to be a cold, nasty and snowy day across Nebraska. It will make the 70s and 80s we had last week a distant memory. Low presure will pull up into Minnesota, and an arctic high will build into the Dakotas. Tuesday nights lows look to be around zero in North Platte to about -10 in Valentine. Wind Chills may be around 15 to 25 below Tuesday Night as well.

Ranchers, animals should be moved to shelter by late Monday afternoon, especially the young cavs.

For the latest watches, warnings and advisories... please look at the lower right hand side of the weather page.

Take care
Thoams

Ice And Snow...

For the latest Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories, please check the right hand side of the weather page...

North Platte has been in Freezing Rain for the last couple of hours with a nice coating on my car on top of about 2 inches that has fallen. Iam looking for another round of snow before it shuts off during the overnight Saturday. By the time it is all said and done im looking for about 3 to 4 inches total in Lincoln county with less south. Defenity more up north towards Stapleton and Ainswoth were about 5-7" of snow is possible by the overnight. Please use caution when traveling Saturday night and early Sunday AM.

Thomas

Winter Weather Update...

4pm... Snow has started to move into areas south of HWY 92. Winter Weather Advisories are now in effect for Thomas, Logan and Lincoln counites east through Sunday AM. 2-6 inches of snow is still looking like a good bet east of HWY 61 (Ogallala). Here in North Platte its been snow big flakes. Dry slot though will be moving into the SW apart of the state. Will see how that all pans out. Might effect North Platte.

Thomas

Winter Weather Update...

A Winter Weather Advisory is ineffect for Lincoln, Logan, Blaine and Brown Counties East to towards the Columbus Area. A Winter Storm warning is in effect for Rock and Boyd counites. All of these winter weather headlines go until Sunday AM. Current forecast thinking is about 2-6 inches of snow from about HWY 61 east. With possibly 5-8" of snow north and east of the Dunning area.

Girls State Basketball Travel

If your in Lincoln, and u need to get back west. Keep in mind that the weather will start to go hill around 5ish out here and contiune not to be good through the overnight on Saturday. On I-80 its self, your first hour of your trip home from Lincoln to Grand Island shouldn't be a problem. Its when u get west of HWY 281 (Grand Island- Hastings exit) that things should start to go down hill. With snowy and icy travel.

Will have another winter weather update on here through out the night and Tara will have your updated forecast tonight.

Thomas

Red Flag Warning

Dry conditions, low relative humilities, breezy conditions, warm conditions and dead vegetation has lead to possible explosive fire growth in some areas. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Dawson, Gosper, Frontier, Hayes, Chase, Red Willow, Hitchcock, Southern Lincoln, Perkins, Keith, Arthur, Grant, Western Cherry, Garden, Deuel, and Sedgwick (CO) counties through Thursday evening. Please avoid burning Thursday Afternoon.

Thomas

Warm & Windy Thursday

If you liked Wednesday's weather your going to like Thursday's as well. Highs will once agian be in the 70s across the area, but we will have windy conditions. At times winds may gust up to 30mph out of the west/northwest. This combined with the warm conditons will create a high fire danger, espeically south of I-80. Please avoid buring during the peak heating part of the day.

Thomas

Warm Conditions

70s on Wednesday a good bet, especially west of Lexington and Broken Bow. Winds will be light out of the south. The fire danger will be elevated to high on Wednesday and Thursday in southwest Nebraska. Friday will be mild with a few more clouds, Saturday and the weekend brings some changes with cooler highs and a chance of rain and snow.


Thomas

Warm Up

The North Platte area will start tapping into the warmth on Tuesday with highs in the 60s.

Thomas

Clear & Cold

Clearing skies for a good chunk of us will allow temperatures to fall into the single digits and below zero Thursday Night. Wind chills will be ranging from zero to 10 below. Clouds will be in the increase by sunrise into Friday AM, and by Friday afternoon snow will start to fall. By Friday evening up to 1-3" is possible with mainly and inch in North Platte.

Take care,
Thomas

Overnight Thursday Update

Showers and a few embeded t-storms have moved into the state. Temperatures have allready fallen into the lower 30s across some areas of Cherry county, Brown County and Keya Paha counties. A winter weather advisory is in effect for northeast and northern Nebraska thorough lunchtime. Up to 0.05" to a .25 of an inch of ice is possible in these areas. For the rest of us its going to be light rain with maybe some patchy fog. Will start out with scattered light rain and freezing rain across the state on Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon Iam looking at drier, but windy conditions out of the north will make it feel up to 30 degrees colder than Wednesday. Another round of snow is on tap for Friday Night.

Thomas

It’s A Mess!

Through 12am it shouldn’t be to bad with just increasing clouds and a 20% chance of an Isolated T-Storm. Overnight Wednesday I’m looking for freezing rain to develop across Northern and Northeastern Nebraska and Scattered Showers and T-storms for the rest of the state. Ice accumulations with be a .10 to .25 inch of ice northeast of Ainsworth. 0.05-.10 inch of an ice for parts of Brown, Cherry Counties, and parts of Thomas and Blaine Counties.

Improving Weather starting Thursday afternoon, then more rain and snow for Friday.

Thomas

Isolated T-Storms

A weak disturbance developed over Nebraska and it touched off a few t-storms across the area. For the most part the forecast still calls for partly cloudy skies, but iam going to introduce a 20% chance of t-storm espeically south of I-80 and south and east of Lexington. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s with a west wind at 5-10. For the most part the ice/snow/sleet and rain event looks on track for Wendesday night.

Thomas

One More Warm Day!

Will hang on to the warmth for one more day, then we return to winter on Wednesday night and Thursday AM. Right now the heaviest winter precipitation looks to be in Eastern Cherry, Brown, and Blaine Counties and towards Northeast Nebraska. As of right now I am not thinking this is going a major winter weather event for the North Platte Area. Only an inch at most with the snow and .01 of ice.

Thomas

A Couple Of Warm Days!

Get out and enjoy Tuesday and Wednesday. Dry and warm temperatures will be across the area with highs making it into the 60s with out any issues. Wednesday night and Thursday could bring some issues into the area. As we will have a chance at some freezing and snow, especially across northern Nebraska.

Thomas

A Preview Of Spring…

Minus the severe weather outbreaks. Temperatures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be on the mild side with highs in the 60s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Our next chance of precipitation comes in on Thursday with a rain and snow mix with highs dropping back into the 30s.

Enjoy!
Thomas

Back To Winter Friday…

Rain and snow is on the way for Friday. Highs will be in the upper 30s, the winds will be picking up Friday afternoon and at times gusting up to 40mph. Wind chills may sink to near zero on Friday night. Little or no snowfall accumulation is expected.

Thomas

Cold Wednesday Night

Cold conditions Wednesday night with decreasing clouds, lows will be in the teens with winds out of the NW at about 5-10mph. Thursday and Friday look dry with highs in the 40s and lows in the teens and 20s. A set back to winter comes Friday night as a storm system approaches from the north; this will give us a chance of light snow Friday night and early Saturday morning. It will be colder also on Saturday with highs only in the 30s. A nice warm for Sunday and into early next week with sunshine and highs in the 50s.

Thomas

Light Snow For The Overnight Tuesday

Light snow for the overnight across the area through Wednesday. By Wednesday afternoon some areas my see a dusting to an inch, lows Tuesday night will be in the teens and 20s with highs in the 30s. It will be breezy at times with winds out of the NNW 10-20mph.

Thomas

Dry Conditions For Tuesday, And then Snow…

Dry conditions for Monday night and Tuesday, in fact Tuesday will be a mild day across the area. Highs will be in the 50s towards Imperial and 40s for the rest of the area.

Snow and at the start a rain/snow mix will roll into the area, but by the overnight Tuesday it should change back to snow. 1-2” is possible for Northern Nebraska with an Inch possible for the North Platte area.


Thomas

Snow Wrapping Up In Some Areas

We ended up with 8 inches here at the station north of town. As of lunch time the snow was just down to light snow flurries here at KNOP. I expect that pattern to continue through the afternoon hours. Broken Bow and east the snow will continue, in fact in Custer County an additional 1-2'' is possible this afternoon on top of the 8-10 inches you picked up Friday AM.

Another snow maker is on the way for Saturday. Tara Moore will have more on that tonight.

Thomas

The Snow Keeps Adding Up

(9:47:56 AM) nwsbot: LBF: 5 W Stapleton [Logan Co, NE] co-op observer reports HEAVY SNOW of M5.5 INCH at 09:49 AM CST -- co-op observer recorded 1.5 inch snowfall rate during the last hour(9:50:33 AM) nwsbot:

LBF: Stockville [Frontier Co, NE] co-op observer reports SNOW of M5.0 INCH at 09:53 AM CST --

(9:59:34 AM) nwsbot: LBF: 15 N North Platte [Lincoln Co, NE] nws employee reports HEAVY SNOW of M10.0 INCH at 10:01 AM CST -- ten inches on the ground. still snowing moderate with a half mile visibility.

Snow Pic

Outside the station

Snow Report

nwsbot: LBF: 7 Sw Merna [Custer Co, NE] public reports HEAVY SNOW of E7.0 INCH at 08:11 AM CST --

Mesoscale Discussion

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0108.html

Snowfall

8:30

Hope you enjoyed me in the snow :)

On avg. about 4-8 inches of snow has fallen across the area. And I imagin that there has to be some locally higher amouts.

LBF: North Platte [Lincoln Co, NE] nws employee reports HEAVY SNOW of M6.0 INCH at 08:15 AM CST -- six inches of snow on the ground...with three inches since 630 am. report was from southwest side of town.

(8:06:53 AM) nwsbot: LBF: Arnold [Custer Co, NE] dept of highways reports SNOW of E3.0 INCH at 08:09 AM CST -- (8:07:57 AM) nwsbot: LBF: Callaway [Custer Co, NE] dept of highways reports HEAVY SNOW of E6.0 INCH at 08:11 AM CST --

Other reports include about 7 inches around the Arlond area...

Thomas

Snow Emergencies

The Cities of North Platte and Cozad have issued snow emergencies. That means if your car is parked on a snow route. Please move your car.

Snow Adding Up

LBF: 15 N North Platte [Lincoln Co, NE] nws employee reports HEAVY SNOW of M8.0 INCH at 07:03 AM CST -- visibility is below 1/2 mile and snow is falling at a rate of greater than inch an hour. snow drifts are exceeding two feet.

School Closings

Tons of them this morning, please make sure you're keeping an eye at the bottom of the screen on KNOP-TV or here online.

Thomas

Mesoscale Discussion #0108

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0108.html

Snowfall Report

View the latest Local Storm Report NWUS53 KLBF 131055
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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
455 AM CST FRI FEB 13 2009
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0451 AM SNOW 15 N NORTH PLATTE 41.35N 100.77W
02/13/2009 M3.0 INCH LINCOLN NE NWS EMPLOYEE
VISIBILITY IS BELOW 1/2 MILE AND SNOW IS FALLING AT A
RATE OF AN INCH PER HOUR WITH LARGE FLAKES. WIND IS
EXTIMATED OUT OF THE EAST-NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. SNOW IS
FLUFFY AND THERE IS BLOWING AND DRIFTING.
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View the latest Local Storm Report NWUS53 KLBF 130949
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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
348 AM CST FRI FEB 13 2009
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0345 AM SNOW OGALLALA 41.13N 101.72W
02/13/2009 E1.5 INCH KEITH NE LAW ENFORCEMENT
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MASEK

Winter Storm Is Under Way...

Hey Folks,

I am going to be in "live blogging mode" this Friday AM! Ill be passing out info on snowfall amounts or other news that this storm might bring. Right now (6:54cdt) we have about 3-4" on the ground at KNOP. Kidda tough with the trees blocking us. But for most of the KNOP-TV viewing area iam looking at about 5-10" of snow still . A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for most of the KNOP-TV News 2 Viewing area until 6pm.

Thomas

Winter Storm On The Way…

Snow will begin to move into the area overnight Thursday and into Friday. The heaviest snow will be in the time neighborhood of 6am/7am to about 1-2pm. This is when we could possibly pick up 1 to 2 inches of snow an hour. The snow will also be accompanied by strong winds out of the east/northeast 20-30mph and at times gusting to 40mph. This may create near blizzard conditions at times.

By the time this is all said and done, most of us will see 5-10 inches of snow. With 3-6 inches of snow falling in Northern Nebraska and the Panhandle.

Stay tuned to News 2 through out the day on Friday as will have updates through out the day. I will be here in the morning and Meteorologist Tara Moore will be here Friday Night.

Also keep check back to knopnews2.com where u can find the latest weather reports on the blog, school and event closings, up to date weather warnings and advisories and News 2 trueview radar.

Take care,
Thomas

Major Winter Storm On The Way…

Dry conditions will be with us through at least late Thursday. Lows Wednesday will be in the upper teens and highs Thursday won’t be to bad in the mid 40s with Mostly Sunny skies in the AM and Partly Sunny skies in the afternoon.

Thursday night after midnight is when the weather fun starts… snow will start moving from the southwest and by Friday morning up to 1-3” is possible, especially south of a line from Oshkosh to North Platte and Cozad. Friday Morning into Friday Afternoon is not going to pretty in the area well for the entire state for that matter. Snow heavy at times will blanket the area. Winds will also be an issue as well; at times winds may gust up to 30mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Snow fall accumulations look like this…. And ill talk about this state wide.

South of a line from Omaha to North Platte iam looking at about 6-10 inches of snow. This includes I-80 from about North Platte to Omaha. A lot of HWY effected there, plan accordingly on Friday.

From about Ogallala to Dunning over to Norfolk I am looking about 4-8 inches of snow and north of there I am looking for about 1-3 inches of snow.

Thomas