What a beautiful day over Greater Nebraska! Today’s highs approached 80, with Thedford warmest at 79 and Valentine at 78. Highs over the remainder of the viewing area ranged from 69 at Broken Bow to 74 at North Platte and 75 at Imperial.
Tonight will feature mostly clear skies, and lows will fall to near 30 with light winds.
Saturday will still be a pleasant, sunny day, but not as mild as today. A weak cool front will cross the area during the day, turning winds to the north and allowing some cooler air to filter in, and highs tomorrow will be anywhere from 5 to 15 degrees cooler. Northern areas that were near 80 today can expect highs in the low 60’s, while southern areas can expect highs in the mid to upper 60’s.
By Saturday night, a disturbance currently affecting the California Coast will quickly move eastward during Saturday. Skies will turn partly cloudy Saturday night, and a few light showers cloud develop as lows drop into the 30’s.
Halloween Sunday will be partly sunny with perhaps a few morning showers, but any showers should move out of the area during the afternoon as highs stay in the cooler 50’s. By trick or treat time Sunday evening, fair conditions should prevail with temperatures falling from the 50’s into the 40’s after sunset, so no ghastly weather is anticipated, though some ghouls and goblins may appear!
Next week should be fair and seasonable with temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s by day and 20’s and 30’s by night. No really cold air is in sight.
Enjoy the Halloween weekend, but please be safe.
Mike
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Beautiful Fall Weather For The Next Couple Of Days
The strong storm that caused the intense winds Tuesday and Wednesday is not located over Hudson Bay in Canada, and the weather in Greater Nebraska is being governed by a ridge of high pressure extending from South Dakota into Texas. This ridge should govern our weather into the day Saturday before a cool front brings some cooler air into the region for Halloween Sunday.
For tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow lows to drop well into the 20’s, so expect a cold night especially toward morning.
Friday will start chilly, but the ridge will move southeastward during the next couple of days, and a southerly slow around it will allow highs to reach the middle 60’s north to lower 70’s south Friday with lots of sunshine and light winds, so a beautiful fall day is expected.
During Saturday, a weak cool front will cross the region, but no precipitation is expected. However, highs may be off a few degrees from Friday’s highs, especially across northern areas where highs may not get much above the lower 60’s. But southern areas should get close to 70 once again, so still a pleasant day for the end of October.
Halloween Sunday will be cooler everywhere with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs from the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. There could be a couple of showers Saturday night into Sunday morning as an area of low pressure develops to our southeast, and an upper-level system crosses the area. But Halloween evening should be fair with temperatures during trick or treat time in the 40’s with fair skies.
Still no very cold weather is foreseen for the next week.
Mike
For tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow lows to drop well into the 20’s, so expect a cold night especially toward morning.
Friday will start chilly, but the ridge will move southeastward during the next couple of days, and a southerly slow around it will allow highs to reach the middle 60’s north to lower 70’s south Friday with lots of sunshine and light winds, so a beautiful fall day is expected.
During Saturday, a weak cool front will cross the region, but no precipitation is expected. However, highs may be off a few degrees from Friday’s highs, especially across northern areas where highs may not get much above the lower 60’s. But southern areas should get close to 70 once again, so still a pleasant day for the end of October.
Halloween Sunday will be cooler everywhere with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs from the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. There could be a couple of showers Saturday night into Sunday morning as an area of low pressure develops to our southeast, and an upper-level system crosses the area. But Halloween evening should be fair with temperatures during trick or treat time in the 40’s with fair skies.
Still no very cold weather is foreseen for the next week.
Mike
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Winds Will Diminish Tonight, Then Pleasant Into Weekend
There is no doubt today was a very windy day! Wind gusts of 61 mph were reported at Big Springs in Deuel County, and many areas reported winds gusting in excess of 50mph. In addition, snow showers were reported in Valentine this afternoon, so certainly it was a day to remind us that winter is getting closer. Highs were generally in the 40’s, just touching 50 in North Platte, but held mostly in the 30’s in Valentine.
The massive storm that caused the winds is now over Ontario, Canada and is slowly weakening and moving northeastward toward Hudson Bay. Yesterday, the storm broke all-time low pressure records in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with the lowest (29.21 inches) occurring in Bigfork, MN in extreme northern Minnesota. The storm also produced severe weather yesterday and today from the Great Lakes southward to the Ohio Valley eastward to the Mid-Atlantic, where tornadoes caused at least a couple of injuries, and damage to property. Blizzard conditions raged over North Dakota where a half-foot or more of snow was accompanied by winds gusting upward to 70mph. But the strong winds were widespread from the Northern/Central Plains eastward through the Great Lakes to Ohio Valley.
Across Greater Nebraska, tonight will come mostly clear later, and the wind will diminish late with cold lows in the 20’s.
Then a pleasant stretch of weather will start Thursday with mostly sunny skies, light winds and highs near 60.
Friday and Saturday will be sunny and very pleasant with highs near 70, though nights will be clear and chilly with lows in the 20’s and low 30’s.
Halloween Sunday is looking fair and breezy at this point with sunshine and highs in the 60’s. However, a developing low to our east will be watched to see if it will throw any moisture back into Greater Nebraska. Even if that occurs, any precipitation should be quite light.
Mike
The massive storm that caused the winds is now over Ontario, Canada and is slowly weakening and moving northeastward toward Hudson Bay. Yesterday, the storm broke all-time low pressure records in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with the lowest (29.21 inches) occurring in Bigfork, MN in extreme northern Minnesota. The storm also produced severe weather yesterday and today from the Great Lakes southward to the Ohio Valley eastward to the Mid-Atlantic, where tornadoes caused at least a couple of injuries, and damage to property. Blizzard conditions raged over North Dakota where a half-foot or more of snow was accompanied by winds gusting upward to 70mph. But the strong winds were widespread from the Northern/Central Plains eastward through the Great Lakes to Ohio Valley.
Across Greater Nebraska, tonight will come mostly clear later, and the wind will diminish late with cold lows in the 20’s.
Then a pleasant stretch of weather will start Thursday with mostly sunny skies, light winds and highs near 60.
Friday and Saturday will be sunny and very pleasant with highs near 70, though nights will be clear and chilly with lows in the 20’s and low 30’s.
Halloween Sunday is looking fair and breezy at this point with sunshine and highs in the 60’s. However, a developing low to our east will be watched to see if it will throw any moisture back into Greater Nebraska. Even if that occurs, any precipitation should be quite light.
Mike
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Intense Minnesota Storm Still Producing Strong Winds
Today was certainly a two-hand on the steering wheel day as strong winds gusting up and over 50mph in many places made for a very blustery day outside. And these winds will not diminish until later tomorrow night.
An extremely intense area of low pressure located over extreme northern Minnesota has become so strong that it has broken Minnesota’s record for the lowest barometric pressure ever. The lowest record was set in November 1998 at 28.43 inches, and as of 5pm CDT, the lowest I can find was in International Falls, MN which was standing at 28.25 inches, and the pressure could go lower still. This intense storm is producing a severe weather outbreak, with 14 tornadoes already having been reported from the central Great Lakes into the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, and blizzard conditions over North Dakota with up to six inches or more of snow expected with winds gusting up and over 50mph. But the most widespread affects from the storm is the wind, and strong winds extend from the Northern/Central Great Plains eastward through the Great Lakes and southward to the Ohio Valley, where winds have been gusting from 40 to over 55mph. Because of the slow movement of the storm, these winds will continue through tomorrow, and winds over Greater Nebraska will once again top 40 to 50mph.
For tonight, expect partly cloudy skies, and the wind will slacken a bit later but gusts still should reach 30mph or more as lows drop into the 20’s and low 30’s.
Expect partly sunny and brisk conditions for Wednesday with highs only in the lower to middle 50’s. Winds during the afternoon will be quite strong, gusting to 55mph in places.
By Wednesday night, the Minnesota storm will begin to weaken and move northeastward in Canada, so winds will diminish during the night as lows drop into the 20’s under mostly clear skies.
Thursday will be a much more tranquil day with sunshine, light winds, and highs around 60.
Very pleasant weather is still expected Friday into the weekend with sunshine and highs in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s.
Mike
An extremely intense area of low pressure located over extreme northern Minnesota has become so strong that it has broken Minnesota’s record for the lowest barometric pressure ever. The lowest record was set in November 1998 at 28.43 inches, and as of 5pm CDT, the lowest I can find was in International Falls, MN which was standing at 28.25 inches, and the pressure could go lower still. This intense storm is producing a severe weather outbreak, with 14 tornadoes already having been reported from the central Great Lakes into the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, and blizzard conditions over North Dakota with up to six inches or more of snow expected with winds gusting up and over 50mph. But the most widespread affects from the storm is the wind, and strong winds extend from the Northern/Central Great Plains eastward through the Great Lakes and southward to the Ohio Valley, where winds have been gusting from 40 to over 55mph. Because of the slow movement of the storm, these winds will continue through tomorrow, and winds over Greater Nebraska will once again top 40 to 50mph.
For tonight, expect partly cloudy skies, and the wind will slacken a bit later but gusts still should reach 30mph or more as lows drop into the 20’s and low 30’s.
Expect partly sunny and brisk conditions for Wednesday with highs only in the lower to middle 50’s. Winds during the afternoon will be quite strong, gusting to 55mph in places.
By Wednesday night, the Minnesota storm will begin to weaken and move northeastward in Canada, so winds will diminish during the night as lows drop into the 20’s under mostly clear skies.
Thursday will be a much more tranquil day with sunshine, light winds, and highs around 60.
Very pleasant weather is still expected Friday into the weekend with sunshine and highs in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s.
Mike
Monday, October 25, 2010
Get Ready Form Lots Of Wind
A cold front moving through the area caused the clouds, showers and cool temperatures today, and now we need to get ready for lots of wind.
Low pressure over South Dakota and another low over south-central Canada will begin to combine overnight and strengthen dramatically, and by morning the very strong low will be over northern Minnesota. During the day tomorrow, the low will continue to strengthen and pressure will be down to around 28.50 inches, certainly a very strong storm system. This low will produce very strong winds over the next couple of days from the Plains to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, with gusts of up to 55mph possible over northern parts of Greater Nebraska the next couple of days, so High Wind Warnings are in effect. Over southern areas, gusts over 40mph are possible so Wind Advisories are up.
So for tonight, expect any early showers to end this evening, then skies will remain mostly cloudy and it will become breezy to windy with lows in the 30’s, and winds gusting up and over 30mph, especially late.
Expect partly sunny and very windy conditions on Tuesday with highs in the 50’s, and winds gusting up and over 50mph at times over northern zones, and over 40mph across southern areas.
Windy conditions will continue Wednesday, but the winds will diminish Thursday with highs near 60. Friday and Saturday look sunny and pleasant with highs in the 60’s to near 70.
Mike
Low pressure over South Dakota and another low over south-central Canada will begin to combine overnight and strengthen dramatically, and by morning the very strong low will be over northern Minnesota. During the day tomorrow, the low will continue to strengthen and pressure will be down to around 28.50 inches, certainly a very strong storm system. This low will produce very strong winds over the next couple of days from the Plains to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, with gusts of up to 55mph possible over northern parts of Greater Nebraska the next couple of days, so High Wind Warnings are in effect. Over southern areas, gusts over 40mph are possible so Wind Advisories are up.
So for tonight, expect any early showers to end this evening, then skies will remain mostly cloudy and it will become breezy to windy with lows in the 30’s, and winds gusting up and over 30mph, especially late.
Expect partly sunny and very windy conditions on Tuesday with highs in the 50’s, and winds gusting up and over 50mph at times over northern zones, and over 40mph across southern areas.
Windy conditions will continue Wednesday, but the winds will diminish Thursday with highs near 60. Friday and Saturday look sunny and pleasant with highs in the 60’s to near 70.
Mike
Friday, October 22, 2010
An Unsettled Start To The Weekend
The weekend weather will not start out very nice, but Sunday will be salvaged.
The upper-level low that has been on the weather map since last weekend is now located over Colorado, and it is slated to move slowly over Greater Nebraska tonight thorough the day Saturday. The low is already producing showers and a few thunderstorms over the region, and the activity will likely affect local sports events this evening, so please take some rain gear and keep an eye to the sky if you plan on being outside.
The risk of showers and storms will be with us through the overnight as activity rotates around the low, but the combination of clouds and higher humidity levels will only allow lows to fall into the 40’s.
Saturday will remain mostly cloudy, and as the low continues its slow drift across Nebraska, the threat of showers and possible a few storms will continue through the day. Highs will approach the 60 degree mark.
But by Sunday, the low will be far enough east so that skies will become partly sunny, and highs will rebound into the middle to upper 60’s, so not a bad day to end the weekend.
The nice weather will be short-lived as a cold front will approach from the northwest, raising the threat of showers once again with highs around 60. Then, another cold front will move through Tuesday night and Wednesday, and we can expect temperatures to cool down to below average behind it. The amount of cooling is still in debate, but certainly not mild weather is foreseen once we get past Sunday.
Enjoy the weekend, regardless of the weather.
Mike
The upper-level low that has been on the weather map since last weekend is now located over Colorado, and it is slated to move slowly over Greater Nebraska tonight thorough the day Saturday. The low is already producing showers and a few thunderstorms over the region, and the activity will likely affect local sports events this evening, so please take some rain gear and keep an eye to the sky if you plan on being outside.
The risk of showers and storms will be with us through the overnight as activity rotates around the low, but the combination of clouds and higher humidity levels will only allow lows to fall into the 40’s.
Saturday will remain mostly cloudy, and as the low continues its slow drift across Nebraska, the threat of showers and possible a few storms will continue through the day. Highs will approach the 60 degree mark.
But by Sunday, the low will be far enough east so that skies will become partly sunny, and highs will rebound into the middle to upper 60’s, so not a bad day to end the weekend.
The nice weather will be short-lived as a cold front will approach from the northwest, raising the threat of showers once again with highs around 60. Then, another cold front will move through Tuesday night and Wednesday, and we can expect temperatures to cool down to below average behind it. The amount of cooling is still in debate, but certainly not mild weather is foreseen once we get past Sunday.
Enjoy the weekend, regardless of the weather.
Mike
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Bye Bye Beautiful Weather
Today was the last truly beautiful fall day we will see for a while, so I hope you enjoyed this pleasant stretch.
The upper-level low that has been meandering across the Southwestern States is now located over Arizona and moving east-northeastward, and will begin to affect our weather Friday. Expect some increasing clouds tonight across southern parts of our viewing area, while northern areas remain mainly clear. Lows will be near 40 with light winds.
Friday will have a split character between north and south. Northern parts of Greater Nebraska will see sunshine for a while, and this will allow highs to reach the lower 70’s. However, southern portions will see mostly cloudy skies, and the risk of showers and thunderstorms will increase as the day wears on as highs only reach the middle 60’s.
By Friday evening, skies will by mostly cloudy everywhere as the upper low approaches, and scattered showers and storms will possibly cause some delays of local outdoor sports events, so please stay tuned to future forecasts.
Showers and perhaps a storm will continue Saturday as the upper low moves right on top of us. Skies will remain mostly cloudy and highs will stay in the lower 60’s.
Sunday should be fair and a bit milder as the low moves eastward with highs in the middle to upper 60’s. But by Monday, a cool front will approach with the risk of showers once again as highs remain in the 60’s.
But much cooler Canadian air will drop southward during the middle of next week, and highs by Wednesday will stay in the 40’s with breezy condtions.
Mike
The upper-level low that has been meandering across the Southwestern States is now located over Arizona and moving east-northeastward, and will begin to affect our weather Friday. Expect some increasing clouds tonight across southern parts of our viewing area, while northern areas remain mainly clear. Lows will be near 40 with light winds.
Friday will have a split character between north and south. Northern parts of Greater Nebraska will see sunshine for a while, and this will allow highs to reach the lower 70’s. However, southern portions will see mostly cloudy skies, and the risk of showers and thunderstorms will increase as the day wears on as highs only reach the middle 60’s.
By Friday evening, skies will by mostly cloudy everywhere as the upper low approaches, and scattered showers and storms will possibly cause some delays of local outdoor sports events, so please stay tuned to future forecasts.
Showers and perhaps a storm will continue Saturday as the upper low moves right on top of us. Skies will remain mostly cloudy and highs will stay in the lower 60’s.
Sunday should be fair and a bit milder as the low moves eastward with highs in the middle to upper 60’s. But by Monday, a cool front will approach with the risk of showers once again as highs remain in the 60’s.
But much cooler Canadian air will drop southward during the middle of next week, and highs by Wednesday will stay in the 40’s with breezy condtions.
Mike
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
One More Beautiful Day Thursday Before Changes Begin
Our beautiful October weather continues with highs today reaching the middle and even upper 70’s in a few areas, and we will enjoy one more day of similar weather before changes begin Friday.
A weak cool front will press southward through Greater Nebraska tonight, but it will come through dry. Skies will be clear with lows near 30 by sunrise.
Thursday will be another weather winner with sunshine, and perhaps a few clouds late in the day, but highs will once again reach the 70’s across the region with light winds.
But enjoy Thursday’s weather because the weather will slowly begin to change. An upper-level low that has been nearly stationary over the southern California coast has finally begun to slowly move eastward, and is not located on the border of southeastern California and southwestern Arizona. Showers and thunderstorms are occurring with this feature over the Desert Southwest, with some of the storms on the stronger side and heavy rainfall. This low is slated to move over Nebraska during the weekend, and as it approaches skies will turn increasingly cloudy overnight across southwestern Nebraska Thursday night, with perhaps a shower over far southwest Nebraska.
Then by Friday, skies should become mostly cloudy, except over northern areas where some sunshine will probably linger. Showers and thunderstorms are possible at just about any time over southern and western areas. Highs will cool into the 60’s, with perhaps northern areas holding onto the lower 70’s with more sunshine.
Friday night and Saturday, showers and thunderstorms are possible just about anywhere in the region, and the activity may affect outdoor sports events Friday evening, so please stay tuned to later forecasts.
By Sunday, the low should exit the region, leaving us with fair and seasonable conditions with highs in the 60’s.
Another stronger cold front will approach Monday with the chance of showers returning. Behind that front, temperatures will likely cool to below average levels with highs by midweek mainly in the 40’s and 50’s, and possibly colder if more Canadian air gets involved, so stay tuned.
Mike
A weak cool front will press southward through Greater Nebraska tonight, but it will come through dry. Skies will be clear with lows near 30 by sunrise.
Thursday will be another weather winner with sunshine, and perhaps a few clouds late in the day, but highs will once again reach the 70’s across the region with light winds.
But enjoy Thursday’s weather because the weather will slowly begin to change. An upper-level low that has been nearly stationary over the southern California coast has finally begun to slowly move eastward, and is not located on the border of southeastern California and southwestern Arizona. Showers and thunderstorms are occurring with this feature over the Desert Southwest, with some of the storms on the stronger side and heavy rainfall. This low is slated to move over Nebraska during the weekend, and as it approaches skies will turn increasingly cloudy overnight across southwestern Nebraska Thursday night, with perhaps a shower over far southwest Nebraska.
Then by Friday, skies should become mostly cloudy, except over northern areas where some sunshine will probably linger. Showers and thunderstorms are possible at just about any time over southern and western areas. Highs will cool into the 60’s, with perhaps northern areas holding onto the lower 70’s with more sunshine.
Friday night and Saturday, showers and thunderstorms are possible just about anywhere in the region, and the activity may affect outdoor sports events Friday evening, so please stay tuned to later forecasts.
By Sunday, the low should exit the region, leaving us with fair and seasonable conditions with highs in the 60’s.
Another stronger cold front will approach Monday with the chance of showers returning. Behind that front, temperatures will likely cool to below average levels with highs by midweek mainly in the 40’s and 50’s, and possibly colder if more Canadian air gets involved, so stay tuned.
Mike
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Beautiful Fall Weather To Continue Through Thursday
October 2010’s overall pleasant streak of weather continued today with sunshine sending highs into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s across Greater Nebraska, and don’t expect much change in this beautiful weather pattern until Friday.
A dry northwesterly flow aloft will continue to produce spectacular weather for late October with highs ranging from 5 to 10 and perhaps more degrees above the average middle 60’s for this time of year.
Nights will be mainly clear and chilly, with lows tonight near 30 and Wednesday night near freezing.
But days will be very pleasant with sunshine both Wednesday and Thursday, with highs into the 70’s just about everywhere in the region tomorrow, and in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s Thursday.
An upper-level low that is cut-off from the main jet-stream flow is currently spinning off the southern California Coast. This feature is producing showers and thunderstorms over southern California, with some activity extending into southern Nevada and eastward into New Mexico. This low will gradually begin to move east-northeastward, and by Friday will be close enough to Greater Nebraska to raise the risk of showers and thunderstorms. The threat will then continue into Saturday as the upper-low moves right over the region. Expect mostly cloudy skies both Friday and Saturday, with highs staying mainly in the 60’s.
Near average temperatures will be with us Sunday and Monday, but a cold front is expected to cross the area on Monday, perhaps sparking a few showers. Behind the front, temperatures will cool perhaps to below average Tuesday, and some of the longer range information is trying to bring in a quite chilly airmass for the middle of next week. While I am not yet sold on that idea just yet, it appears that our streak of average to above average temperatures will end next week, at least temporarily, so enjoy this beautiful fall weather while it lasts.
Mike
A dry northwesterly flow aloft will continue to produce spectacular weather for late October with highs ranging from 5 to 10 and perhaps more degrees above the average middle 60’s for this time of year.
Nights will be mainly clear and chilly, with lows tonight near 30 and Wednesday night near freezing.
But days will be very pleasant with sunshine both Wednesday and Thursday, with highs into the 70’s just about everywhere in the region tomorrow, and in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s Thursday.
An upper-level low that is cut-off from the main jet-stream flow is currently spinning off the southern California Coast. This feature is producing showers and thunderstorms over southern California, with some activity extending into southern Nevada and eastward into New Mexico. This low will gradually begin to move east-northeastward, and by Friday will be close enough to Greater Nebraska to raise the risk of showers and thunderstorms. The threat will then continue into Saturday as the upper-low moves right over the region. Expect mostly cloudy skies both Friday and Saturday, with highs staying mainly in the 60’s.
Near average temperatures will be with us Sunday and Monday, but a cold front is expected to cross the area on Monday, perhaps sparking a few showers. Behind the front, temperatures will cool perhaps to below average Tuesday, and some of the longer range information is trying to bring in a quite chilly airmass for the middle of next week. While I am not yet sold on that idea just yet, it appears that our streak of average to above average temperatures will end next week, at least temporarily, so enjoy this beautiful fall weather while it lasts.
Mike
Monday, October 18, 2010
Pleasant Weather Through Thursday, Then Unsettled Friday And Saturday
A stationary front extending from the Front Range southward into the Texas Panhandle, then northeastward through central Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas kept us mainly cloudy and cool today as moisture flowed up and over the front. Most of the cloudiness and precipitation is indeed north of the front and extends from Colorado and New Mexico eastward through the Southern Plains. The extreme southern portion of the Nebraska Panhandle and extreme southwestern Nebraska are the only places that have seen any light rain today, and extreme southwest Nebraska may continue to see a few showers as a band of moisture over northeastern Colorado eastward into southwest Nebraska pushes southward.
Later tonight, clouds will begin to clear a bit, but in general, expect partly cloudy skies, light winds, and chilly lows in the upper 20’s.
But as high pressure takes control of the weather the next days, dry, sunny, and pleasant conditions will prevail Tuesday through Thursday with highs in the upper 60’s Tuesday, and near or into the lower 70’s Wednesday and Thursday. A weak cool front will stall near or over Greater Nebraska late Wednesday, but no precipitation is expected due to a dry northerly flow aloft limiting moisture. But highs Thursday may be a couple degrees cooler than Wednesday but still around 70.
An upper-level low cut-off from the main jet-stream flow is spinning along the southern California coast, and this is producing showers and thunderstorms from southern California eastward into New Mexico, and northward into Nevada and Utah. This low will spin very slowly eastward, then northeastward during the week, and should be near or over Nebraska on Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms may overspread the region during Friday and continue during the day on Saturday before ending Sunday as the low moves eastward out of the area. While no heavy rain is currently anticipated, outdoor sports activities could be delayed or interrupted depending on the timing and coverage of the precipitation. Skies both Friday and Saturday will be mostly cloudy with highs reaching only the lower 60’s.
By Sunday and especially Monday, nicer weather will return with highs from the middle 60’s to lower 70’s. In general, an average to above average temperature regime, with near average precipitation looks to continue for the foreseeable future.
Mike
Later tonight, clouds will begin to clear a bit, but in general, expect partly cloudy skies, light winds, and chilly lows in the upper 20’s.
But as high pressure takes control of the weather the next days, dry, sunny, and pleasant conditions will prevail Tuesday through Thursday with highs in the upper 60’s Tuesday, and near or into the lower 70’s Wednesday and Thursday. A weak cool front will stall near or over Greater Nebraska late Wednesday, but no precipitation is expected due to a dry northerly flow aloft limiting moisture. But highs Thursday may be a couple degrees cooler than Wednesday but still around 70.
An upper-level low cut-off from the main jet-stream flow is spinning along the southern California coast, and this is producing showers and thunderstorms from southern California eastward into New Mexico, and northward into Nevada and Utah. This low will spin very slowly eastward, then northeastward during the week, and should be near or over Nebraska on Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms may overspread the region during Friday and continue during the day on Saturday before ending Sunday as the low moves eastward out of the area. While no heavy rain is currently anticipated, outdoor sports activities could be delayed or interrupted depending on the timing and coverage of the precipitation. Skies both Friday and Saturday will be mostly cloudy with highs reaching only the lower 60’s.
By Sunday and especially Monday, nicer weather will return with highs from the middle 60’s to lower 70’s. In general, an average to above average temperature regime, with near average precipitation looks to continue for the foreseeable future.
Mike
Friday, October 15, 2010
Much Cooler This Weekend But With Sunshine
Indian Summer was in full swing today as highs reached the low to mid, and even upper 80’s in a couple of spots. But don’t expect a repeat performance for the weekend.
After a beautiful evening for all outside sports events, with temperatures in the 70’s falling into the 60’s later, expect mostly clear skies overnight with lows from the mid 30’s to mid 40’s across Greater Nebraska.
But a dry cold front will cross the region from the northwest overnight, and winds will turn northerly an become quite breezy with gusts up and over 30mph. Skies will be sunny, but highs will only reach the 60’s as cooler air flows in from the north.
The breeze will begin to diminish later in the afternoon, and by tomorrow night, winds will be light, skies will be clear, and this will allow lows to fall into the upper 20’s to lower 30’s region-wide.
Then Sunday will be mostly sunny with a light breeze, and highs will rebound slightly to around 70, so a pleasant day overall.
A stronger cold front will approach Sunday night, and skies will become partly to mostly cloudy, and there is a risk of a few showers which will continue into the day on Monday. Highs will stay mainly in the 50’s due to lots of clouds.
Sunshine will return Tuesday into late week and temperatures will moderate into the 60’s and 70’s.
Mike
After a beautiful evening for all outside sports events, with temperatures in the 70’s falling into the 60’s later, expect mostly clear skies overnight with lows from the mid 30’s to mid 40’s across Greater Nebraska.
But a dry cold front will cross the region from the northwest overnight, and winds will turn northerly an become quite breezy with gusts up and over 30mph. Skies will be sunny, but highs will only reach the 60’s as cooler air flows in from the north.
The breeze will begin to diminish later in the afternoon, and by tomorrow night, winds will be light, skies will be clear, and this will allow lows to fall into the upper 20’s to lower 30’s region-wide.
Then Sunday will be mostly sunny with a light breeze, and highs will rebound slightly to around 70, so a pleasant day overall.
A stronger cold front will approach Sunday night, and skies will become partly to mostly cloudy, and there is a risk of a few showers which will continue into the day on Monday. Highs will stay mainly in the 50’s due to lots of clouds.
Sunshine will return Tuesday into late week and temperatures will moderate into the 60’s and 70’s.
Mike
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Indian Summer Continues, But With Fire Weather Threat
Chilly night and mild to warm days are making for some true Indian Summer weather across Greater Nebraska, and Friday will be even warmer before a cooldown for the weekend.
Sunshine and light winds allowed temperatures to quickly rebound from this morning’s chilly lows in the 30’s and 40’s to the 70’s to near 80. Tonight will be another chilly night with clear skies, near calm winds, and lows in the 30’s.
Sunshine and gusty southerly winds ahead of the next cool front will raise highs into the 80’s in most areas Friday, and this may be the last 80 degree day before next Spring. However, the gusty wind along with low humidity and dry fuels will increase the Fire Weather danger during the afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Deuel and Keith Counties northward to Sheridan and western Cherry Counties, then eastward through northern Cherry and Brown Counties. So outside burning should be curtailed, and care should be taken with anything that could spark a wildfire since any fire will have the capability to spread rapidly.
Friday night into early Saturday, another cool front will pass through the region dry, but breezy northerly winds will bring cooler air into the area. While mostly sunny skies are expected both weekend days, highs will stay mainly in the 60’s Saturday, and approach 70 in a few places Sunday.
The next chance of showers will come Monday with a stronger cold front, the fair conditions will prevail through midweek. Highs will be around 60 early in the week, but will climb toward the 70 degree mark by Thursday.
Mike
Sunshine and light winds allowed temperatures to quickly rebound from this morning’s chilly lows in the 30’s and 40’s to the 70’s to near 80. Tonight will be another chilly night with clear skies, near calm winds, and lows in the 30’s.
Sunshine and gusty southerly winds ahead of the next cool front will raise highs into the 80’s in most areas Friday, and this may be the last 80 degree day before next Spring. However, the gusty wind along with low humidity and dry fuels will increase the Fire Weather danger during the afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Deuel and Keith Counties northward to Sheridan and western Cherry Counties, then eastward through northern Cherry and Brown Counties. So outside burning should be curtailed, and care should be taken with anything that could spark a wildfire since any fire will have the capability to spread rapidly.
Friday night into early Saturday, another cool front will pass through the region dry, but breezy northerly winds will bring cooler air into the area. While mostly sunny skies are expected both weekend days, highs will stay mainly in the 60’s Saturday, and approach 70 in a few places Sunday.
The next chance of showers will come Monday with a stronger cold front, the fair conditions will prevail through midweek. Highs will be around 60 early in the week, but will climb toward the 70 degree mark by Thursday.
Mike
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Chilly Nights Continue But Warmer Days Are Ahead
Below freezing temperatures were the rule across Greater Nebraska this morning, so the growing season has essentially now ended. But the afternoon was quite pleasant with sunshine and highs in the 60’s.
The high-pressure ridge that produced the cold temperatures this morning and the pleasant weather this afternoon is currently centered from Kansas into Wyoming. This eastern portion of the ridge will sink southward over the next couple of days, keeping generally clear weather and a westerly to southerly flow of milder air into the region. Although nights will be chilly with lows in the 30’s the next several days, highs Thursday and Friday will warm to near or just over the 80 degree mark with sunshine.
By the weekend, a cold front will cross the region then stall just to the south. This front will not produce any precipitation due to lack of moisture, but it will cool temperatures down and highs both weekend days under mostly sunny skies will top out in the upper 60’s to middle 70’s. Still a pleasant weekend is shaping up.
The next threat of any showers will come on Monday as another front approaches.
Even cooler air behind this front will hold highs in the 50 to low 60’s for the early and middle part of next week.
Mike
The high-pressure ridge that produced the cold temperatures this morning and the pleasant weather this afternoon is currently centered from Kansas into Wyoming. This eastern portion of the ridge will sink southward over the next couple of days, keeping generally clear weather and a westerly to southerly flow of milder air into the region. Although nights will be chilly with lows in the 30’s the next several days, highs Thursday and Friday will warm to near or just over the 80 degree mark with sunshine.
By the weekend, a cold front will cross the region then stall just to the south. This front will not produce any precipitation due to lack of moisture, but it will cool temperatures down and highs both weekend days under mostly sunny skies will top out in the upper 60’s to middle 70’s. Still a pleasant weekend is shaping up.
The next threat of any showers will come on Monday as another front approaches.
Even cooler air behind this front will hold highs in the 50 to low 60’s for the early and middle part of next week.
Mike
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Widespread Frost And Freezing Conditions Overnight, But Warmer By Thursday
The growing season will be coming to and end over nearly all of Greater Nebraska overnight as temperatures fall into the middle 20’s to lower 30’s, with widespread frost and a hard freeze in some areas.
The best chance for a hard freeze, i.e., lows in the 20’s for four or more hours, will be in the Platte River Valley, and in parts of the northern Sandhills and Panhandle Nebraska. Frost Advisories are in effect for the overnight for all of the viewing area with the exception of Lincoln, Garden, Sheridan, and western Cherry Counties where Freeze Warnings are in effect. Hard freeze conditions can be expected in the counties where the Freeze Warnings are up, but freezing temperatures are expected across much of the viewing area.
The cold temperatures are being caused by strong high pressure that will be right over western Nebraska overnight. This will allow for mostly clear skies and light winds, and lows will fall rapidly in the dry airmass.
Therefore, all sensitive vegetation, and any devices susceptible to freezing conditions such as backflow devices for underground sprinkler systems, need to be protected to prevent freezing.
After a frosty start, Wednesday will turn quite pleasant in the afternoon as sunshine and light winds allows highs to reach into the 60’s.
Tomorrow night will be another frosty night, but probably not as cold as tonight with clear skies and lows near freezing.
Then look for a nice warm-up Thursday and Friday as high pressure sinks to our south, and allows a southerly flow of warmer air to raise highs well into the 70’s to near 80 with lots of sun.
A weak front will cross the region Saturday morning, and without much moisture to work with will likely come through dry. However, temperatures behind the front both weekend days will be generally in the lower to middle 70’s under mostly sunny skies, so not a bad weekend shaping up.
Mike
The best chance for a hard freeze, i.e., lows in the 20’s for four or more hours, will be in the Platte River Valley, and in parts of the northern Sandhills and Panhandle Nebraska. Frost Advisories are in effect for the overnight for all of the viewing area with the exception of Lincoln, Garden, Sheridan, and western Cherry Counties where Freeze Warnings are in effect. Hard freeze conditions can be expected in the counties where the Freeze Warnings are up, but freezing temperatures are expected across much of the viewing area.
The cold temperatures are being caused by strong high pressure that will be right over western Nebraska overnight. This will allow for mostly clear skies and light winds, and lows will fall rapidly in the dry airmass.
Therefore, all sensitive vegetation, and any devices susceptible to freezing conditions such as backflow devices for underground sprinkler systems, need to be protected to prevent freezing.
After a frosty start, Wednesday will turn quite pleasant in the afternoon as sunshine and light winds allows highs to reach into the 60’s.
Tomorrow night will be another frosty night, but probably not as cold as tonight with clear skies and lows near freezing.
Then look for a nice warm-up Thursday and Friday as high pressure sinks to our south, and allows a southerly flow of warmer air to raise highs well into the 70’s to near 80 with lots of sun.
A weak front will cross the region Saturday morning, and without much moisture to work with will likely come through dry. However, temperatures behind the front both weekend days will be generally in the lower to middle 70’s under mostly sunny skies, so not a bad weekend shaping up.
Mike
Monday, October 11, 2010
Widespread Freeze Wednesday Morning, Then Warmer Late Week
The stubborn upper-level low that has affected our weather since Friday night is over Kansas and is still influencing the weather in Greater Nebraska this evening. However, as it moves farther southeastward, and as a cold front currently to our northwest moves through by tomorrow afternoon, the weather will turn sunnier but cool, with a warm up expected later this week.
Bands of showers circulating around the upper-low are still affecting mainly our southeastern areas like Custer and Dawson Counties, though a few showers are also moving southward through Cherry County. After sunset this evening, the activity should begin to diminish and skies should be mostly clear overnight. However, as the cold front approaches from the northwest, a few more clouds will develop very late, along with the slight chance of another shower as it moves through. A gusty northwesterly breeze will also develop towards sunrise.
By Tuesday morning, the front will be crossing the area, and a slight risk of a shower will continue early before skies become partly sunny, and northerly winds gusting up and over 30mph will make highs in the lower to middle 60’s feel cooler.
By Tuesday night, cool high pressure will be centered very near or over the Nebraska Panhandle, and this will cause winds to diminish tomorrow evening. With clear skies and light winds, lows by sunrise Wednesday will drop below the freezing mark across much of the area, with some upper 20’s especially in the Platte River Valley, so a widespread freeze is likely which will end the growing season in most areas. Frost will also be widespread. This first freeze across most of the area will come about two weeks later than the average date, which is typically the end of September.
But by Thursday, the high will shift to our south and east, and southerly winds will bring milder temperatures once again. Highs will rise to the middle 70’s, and by Friday highs will approach or exceed the 80 degree mark, so well above average temperatures are likely once again by ten degrees or more.
The weekend will be a bit cooler as another front will be near the area, but skies should be mostly sunny and highs in the 70’s will make for a pleasant weekend. The next chance of showers will come on Monday as another front crosses the area.
Mike
Bands of showers circulating around the upper-low are still affecting mainly our southeastern areas like Custer and Dawson Counties, though a few showers are also moving southward through Cherry County. After sunset this evening, the activity should begin to diminish and skies should be mostly clear overnight. However, as the cold front approaches from the northwest, a few more clouds will develop very late, along with the slight chance of another shower as it moves through. A gusty northwesterly breeze will also develop towards sunrise.
By Tuesday morning, the front will be crossing the area, and a slight risk of a shower will continue early before skies become partly sunny, and northerly winds gusting up and over 30mph will make highs in the lower to middle 60’s feel cooler.
By Tuesday night, cool high pressure will be centered very near or over the Nebraska Panhandle, and this will cause winds to diminish tomorrow evening. With clear skies and light winds, lows by sunrise Wednesday will drop below the freezing mark across much of the area, with some upper 20’s especially in the Platte River Valley, so a widespread freeze is likely which will end the growing season in most areas. Frost will also be widespread. This first freeze across most of the area will come about two weeks later than the average date, which is typically the end of September.
But by Thursday, the high will shift to our south and east, and southerly winds will bring milder temperatures once again. Highs will rise to the middle 70’s, and by Friday highs will approach or exceed the 80 degree mark, so well above average temperatures are likely once again by ten degrees or more.
The weekend will be a bit cooler as another front will be near the area, but skies should be mostly sunny and highs in the 70’s will make for a pleasant weekend. The next chance of showers will come on Monday as another front crosses the area.
Mike
Friday, October 8, 2010
Much Cooler And Showery This Weekend
After a very warm day today, and after two weeks without rainfall, we will cool off and see some showers and thunderstorms from this evening through the weekend.
The circulation around high pressure over the central Mississippi Valley sent very warm southerly winds into Greater Nebraska today, and highs reached to near record territory around North Platte with temperatures within one degree of the record of 89 set in 1893. However, a cold front attached to an area of low pressure over south-central South Dakota is pressing eastward, and will move through the region overnight. This front is already setting off showers and thunderstorms, and at 4pm a severe thunderstorm was located over southeastern Garden County moving northeast, and additional showers and storms will affect Greater Nebraska through the evening. Otherwise, skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the 40’s.
The front will be to our southeast by Saturday morning and will ensure much cooler temperatures this weekend. Additionally, an upper-level low that has plagued the West all week long is now located over Wyoming, and will move slowly east-southeast over Nebraska through the weekend. This feature will produce enough instability for showers and perhaps a thunderstorm to occur at just about any time this weekend. While the weekend will in no way be a washout, and while we will likely see some sunshine, be prepared to dodge some precipitation from time to time. Skies will be partly sunny Saturday with highs around 70. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with the continued shower threat, and it will be much cooler with highs only in the 60’s.
The threat of lingering showers will continue on Columbus Day Monday, and with partly sunny skies highs should rebound a bit to around 70.
Cooler temperatures will return Tuesday behind another cool front, and there could be some frost or even a freeze Tuesday night into Wednesday morning before temperatures become milder at the end of the week.
Mike
The circulation around high pressure over the central Mississippi Valley sent very warm southerly winds into Greater Nebraska today, and highs reached to near record territory around North Platte with temperatures within one degree of the record of 89 set in 1893. However, a cold front attached to an area of low pressure over south-central South Dakota is pressing eastward, and will move through the region overnight. This front is already setting off showers and thunderstorms, and at 4pm a severe thunderstorm was located over southeastern Garden County moving northeast, and additional showers and storms will affect Greater Nebraska through the evening. Otherwise, skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the 40’s.
The front will be to our southeast by Saturday morning and will ensure much cooler temperatures this weekend. Additionally, an upper-level low that has plagued the West all week long is now located over Wyoming, and will move slowly east-southeast over Nebraska through the weekend. This feature will produce enough instability for showers and perhaps a thunderstorm to occur at just about any time this weekend. While the weekend will in no way be a washout, and while we will likely see some sunshine, be prepared to dodge some precipitation from time to time. Skies will be partly sunny Saturday with highs around 70. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with the continued shower threat, and it will be much cooler with highs only in the 60’s.
The threat of lingering showers will continue on Columbus Day Monday, and with partly sunny skies highs should rebound a bit to around 70.
Cooler temperatures will return Tuesday behind another cool front, and there could be some frost or even a freeze Tuesday night into Wednesday morning before temperatures become milder at the end of the week.
Mike
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Very Warm To Hot One More Time
Last year at this time, Greater Nebraska was getting ready for its first snowstorm of the season. This year, we are getting ready for one more very warm to even record hot day tomorrow!
High pressure over the mid-Mississippi Valley has already boosted temperatures into the 80’s over much of Greater Nebraska today, and will raise highs to near or over record levels Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies. The record for North Platte tomorrow is 89 set in 1893, and with a predicted high in the upper 80’s, that record is within reach.
But Friday will be the last very warm day until perhaps next Spring. A cool front will approach the area from the west later in the day, and this front could spark isolated showers and thunderstorms. Anyone involved in local sports events Friday evening should monitor weather forecasts through the day Friday, since while widespread activity is not anticipated, any local thunderstorms could cause some delays.
The front will move through Friday night with a continued chance of isolated showers and storms, as lows fall into the 40’s under partly cloudy skies. Then our attention will turn towards an upper-level low currently over the West. This low has been cut-off from the main jet-stream for the last few days, so it has not moved much. But it is beginning to open up and move slowly, and it will ultimately move across Nebraska during the weekend. This low will cause skies to be partly sunny, and isolated showers and perhaps even a thunderstorm are possible, especially across northern parts of the viewing area Saturday into Sunday. Highs will be much cooler than Friday, remaining mainly in the 70’s, and possible even the 60’s in some areas.
The beginning of next week will be much cooler with highs mainly in the 60’s, and as another front moves through Tuesday we could see more showers. Areas that have not seen a first freeze yet this season may see one Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as temperatures are expected to fall into the lower 30’s, so stay tuned to later forecasts for this possible freeze.
Mike
High pressure over the mid-Mississippi Valley has already boosted temperatures into the 80’s over much of Greater Nebraska today, and will raise highs to near or over record levels Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies. The record for North Platte tomorrow is 89 set in 1893, and with a predicted high in the upper 80’s, that record is within reach.
But Friday will be the last very warm day until perhaps next Spring. A cool front will approach the area from the west later in the day, and this front could spark isolated showers and thunderstorms. Anyone involved in local sports events Friday evening should monitor weather forecasts through the day Friday, since while widespread activity is not anticipated, any local thunderstorms could cause some delays.
The front will move through Friday night with a continued chance of isolated showers and storms, as lows fall into the 40’s under partly cloudy skies. Then our attention will turn towards an upper-level low currently over the West. This low has been cut-off from the main jet-stream for the last few days, so it has not moved much. But it is beginning to open up and move slowly, and it will ultimately move across Nebraska during the weekend. This low will cause skies to be partly sunny, and isolated showers and perhaps even a thunderstorm are possible, especially across northern parts of the viewing area Saturday into Sunday. Highs will be much cooler than Friday, remaining mainly in the 70’s, and possible even the 60’s in some areas.
The beginning of next week will be much cooler with highs mainly in the 60’s, and as another front moves through Tuesday we could see more showers. Areas that have not seen a first freeze yet this season may see one Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as temperatures are expected to fall into the lower 30’s, so stay tuned to later forecasts for this possible freeze.
Mike
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Still Dry With Warmer Temperatures
Another dry day today with pleasant highs in the 70’s, and the dry weather will continue into Friday, with highs warming back into the 80’s.
High pressure currently over central South Dakota will move southeastward to the Iowa/Missouri border by later Thursday. This high will bring mostly clear and cool conditions tonight with lows falling to or just under the 40 degree mark. But as the high shifts further east tomorrow, a southeasterly flow will bring warmer air back into Greater Nebraska, and sunny skies will help boost highs toward and over 80.
The high will control our weather through much of Friday, and with sunshine highs should warm even more, perhaps well into the 80’s. But a cold front approaching from the west will raise the risk of an isolated shower very late Friday, especially over western areas. However, no widespread or heavy rainfall is expected.
By Saturday, the front will have moved through the area, but an upper low currently over the Southwest will move into the Northern Plains. This disturbance may be close enough to Greater Nebraska to produce a few isolated showers, especially over northern areas, with partly sunny skies. Highs will cool into the 70’s once again.
By Sunday, we can expect mostly sunny skies as the disturbance presses eastward, with highs remaining in the pleasant 70’s. No truly chilly fall-like weather is expected until perhaps the middle of next week when another cold front may cool temperatures to below average levels.
Mike
High pressure currently over central South Dakota will move southeastward to the Iowa/Missouri border by later Thursday. This high will bring mostly clear and cool conditions tonight with lows falling to or just under the 40 degree mark. But as the high shifts further east tomorrow, a southeasterly flow will bring warmer air back into Greater Nebraska, and sunny skies will help boost highs toward and over 80.
The high will control our weather through much of Friday, and with sunshine highs should warm even more, perhaps well into the 80’s. But a cold front approaching from the west will raise the risk of an isolated shower very late Friday, especially over western areas. However, no widespread or heavy rainfall is expected.
By Saturday, the front will have moved through the area, but an upper low currently over the Southwest will move into the Northern Plains. This disturbance may be close enough to Greater Nebraska to produce a few isolated showers, especially over northern areas, with partly sunny skies. Highs will cool into the 70’s once again.
By Sunday, we can expect mostly sunny skies as the disturbance presses eastward, with highs remaining in the pleasant 70’s. No truly chilly fall-like weather is expected until perhaps the middle of next week when another cold front may cool temperatures to below average levels.
Mike
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A Bit Cooler Wednesday But Warming Again Late Week
Sunshine and southerly winds kicked highs to near or over 80 across Greater Nebraska today, and even near 90 in Valentine. But a cool front moving through the region overnight will bring a temporary cooldown Wednesday before summer-like warmth returns Thursday and Friday.
High pressure over the Midwest still dominates our weather, but will give way to a cool front currently located from western North Dakota into northwestern Wyoming. The front will pass through dry overnight, but will shift our winds to a cooler northerly direction late tonight. Skies will be mostly clear with lows in the 40’s with a light breeze.
As high pressure currently over Montana passes by just to our north and east tomorrow and tomorrow night, Wednesday will be mostly sunny, breezy but pleasant in the afternoon with highs peaking in the 70’s. Then Tomorrow night will be mainly clear but chilly with lows down into the 30’s.
By Thursday, the high will be centered to our east, and a southerly flow of warmer air will boost highs up toward the 80 degree mark once again with sunshine.
Friday may be the warmest day of the week with sunshine sending highs well into the 80’s. But a trough currently located over the West Coast will begin to move eastward later this week, and will gradually pass through the central and northern Plains during the weekend. This trough may be close enough to Greater Nebraska by late Friday to set of isolated showers, especially over western areas. The chance of a few showers will then be with us Saturday and into the day on Sunday, along with partly sunny skies and highs in the 70’s.
Mike
High pressure over the Midwest still dominates our weather, but will give way to a cool front currently located from western North Dakota into northwestern Wyoming. The front will pass through dry overnight, but will shift our winds to a cooler northerly direction late tonight. Skies will be mostly clear with lows in the 40’s with a light breeze.
As high pressure currently over Montana passes by just to our north and east tomorrow and tomorrow night, Wednesday will be mostly sunny, breezy but pleasant in the afternoon with highs peaking in the 70’s. Then Tomorrow night will be mainly clear but chilly with lows down into the 30’s.
By Thursday, the high will be centered to our east, and a southerly flow of warmer air will boost highs up toward the 80 degree mark once again with sunshine.
Friday may be the warmest day of the week with sunshine sending highs well into the 80’s. But a trough currently located over the West Coast will begin to move eastward later this week, and will gradually pass through the central and northern Plains during the weekend. This trough may be close enough to Greater Nebraska by late Friday to set of isolated showers, especially over western areas. The chance of a few showers will then be with us Saturday and into the day on Sunday, along with partly sunny skies and highs in the 70’s.
Mike
Monday, October 4, 2010
Summer-like Week Ahead
After a nice but cooler than average weekend, temperatures warmed up nicely today with highs in the 70’s, and even near 80 around Imperial. And summer-like temperatures will be with us much of this week, with a temporary cooling on Wednesday behind a cool front.
High pressure centered over Chicago will drop slowly southward Tuesday, continuing to produce southerly winds that will warm temperatures up even more. Tonight will be mainly clear and not as cold as previous night with lows in the 40’s. Then sunshine on Tuesday will send highs into the lower to middle 80’s across Greater Nebraska, feeling very much like August than the beginning of October (average highs are in the lower 70’s).
Highs will cool back into the 70’s again for Wednesday with breezy northeasterly winds behind a weak cool front, but it will still a pleasant early fall day.
But by Thursday, southerly winds and sunshine will once again send the mercury into the 80’s.
The warmth will continue Friday before we cool into the 70’s again for the weekend. We could see a few showers then also, especially over northern areas, as a trough currently over the West Coast moves into the Northern Plains.
Mike
High pressure centered over Chicago will drop slowly southward Tuesday, continuing to produce southerly winds that will warm temperatures up even more. Tonight will be mainly clear and not as cold as previous night with lows in the 40’s. Then sunshine on Tuesday will send highs into the lower to middle 80’s across Greater Nebraska, feeling very much like August than the beginning of October (average highs are in the lower 70’s).
Highs will cool back into the 70’s again for Wednesday with breezy northeasterly winds behind a weak cool front, but it will still a pleasant early fall day.
But by Thursday, southerly winds and sunshine will once again send the mercury into the 80’s.
The warmth will continue Friday before we cool into the 70’s again for the weekend. We could see a few showers then also, especially over northern areas, as a trough currently over the West Coast moves into the Northern Plains.
Mike
Friday, October 1, 2010
Jack Frost Visits Tonight But Leaves By Monday
Today was another warm day with highs near or over 80 across Greater Nebraska, and even though we are now into October, the general weather theme for the next week will be a continuation of warmth. However, there is an island of cool in this sea of warmth beginning tonight and continuing until Sunday.
Today’s weather was the product of high pressure currently situated over the central Kansas/Oklahoma border. A mainly southerly flow circulating around the high brought warmer temperatures from the South. But another change is coming in the form of a weak cool front that will push through Greater Nebraska overnight.
Behind the front, a strong area of high pressure centered over south-central Canada will drop south into North Dakota by tomorrow morning, then drift eastward toward the Great Lakes into Monday and remain in control of our weather.
Cooler temperatures in association with the high will filter in overnight and through the day on Saturday on northerly winds. Lows tonight will get down into the 30’s over most of Greater Nebraska under clear skies, and frost is possible anywhere but is expected to be most widespread over northern areas where a Frost Advisory is in effect from 3am to 9am CT Saturday. Action should be taken for any tender plants that could be affected by frost.
Saturday will be a sunny day but cooler than today with highs only in the middle 60’s, and some areas across the North may stay in the 50’s.
We could see our first freeze tomorrow night into Sunday morning IF winds remain light much of the night. However, right now it appears that the wind will increase enough to not allow lows to reach the freezing mark but it will be close, so check back to News 2 for later forecasts. At a minimum, more frost could occur as lows drop into the 30’s once again.
But by Monday, another warm-up appears to be heading our way as upper-level high pressure remains in control, and highs should crest to the 70’s to lower 80’s, much of next week, so summertime wants to stick around a bit longer this year, unlike last year when old-man winter made his appearance on October 9 and 10th with a foot of snow! Nothing like that looks to occur for the foreseeable future.
Mike
Today’s weather was the product of high pressure currently situated over the central Kansas/Oklahoma border. A mainly southerly flow circulating around the high brought warmer temperatures from the South. But another change is coming in the form of a weak cool front that will push through Greater Nebraska overnight.
Behind the front, a strong area of high pressure centered over south-central Canada will drop south into North Dakota by tomorrow morning, then drift eastward toward the Great Lakes into Monday and remain in control of our weather.
Cooler temperatures in association with the high will filter in overnight and through the day on Saturday on northerly winds. Lows tonight will get down into the 30’s over most of Greater Nebraska under clear skies, and frost is possible anywhere but is expected to be most widespread over northern areas where a Frost Advisory is in effect from 3am to 9am CT Saturday. Action should be taken for any tender plants that could be affected by frost.
Saturday will be a sunny day but cooler than today with highs only in the middle 60’s, and some areas across the North may stay in the 50’s.
We could see our first freeze tomorrow night into Sunday morning IF winds remain light much of the night. However, right now it appears that the wind will increase enough to not allow lows to reach the freezing mark but it will be close, so check back to News 2 for later forecasts. At a minimum, more frost could occur as lows drop into the 30’s once again.
But by Monday, another warm-up appears to be heading our way as upper-level high pressure remains in control, and highs should crest to the 70’s to lower 80’s, much of next week, so summertime wants to stick around a bit longer this year, unlike last year when old-man winter made his appearance on October 9 and 10th with a foot of snow! Nothing like that looks to occur for the foreseeable future.
Mike
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