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
Monday, October 11, 2010
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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