Today was still brisk and cool, but at least we didn’t have to contend with the snow and very high winds of yesterday.
Tonight will be mostly clear and quite cold with lows in the single digits and low teens, but a near calm wind will not make it feel too brutal.
Then Wednesday begins a fair and more seasonable weather pattern with partly to mostly sunny skies through Friday, with highs near or just over 40 Wednesday and Thursday, and almost mild Friday with highs near 50. Lows at night will fall into the upper teens to lower 20’s.
But arctic air will begin to drain south Friday night into the weekend and beyond as a cold front slides through Greater Nebraska. Highs over the weekend and Monday will probably stay in the 30’s, with 20’s possible for Monday. As a disturbance approaches later this weekend, it may set off some snow showers Sunday into Monday, especially across northern parts of the viewing area, but right now nothing significant is expected. Fair and chilly weather should then return for Tuesday.
Mike
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Fair Through Monday But Then The Fun Begins
A cold front moved through Greater Nebraska overnight, and northerly winds behind it helped hold highs in the 30’s and 40’s with lots of clouds.
Skies tonight will be mainly cloudy with lows near 20 with light easterly winds.
Saturday will be even cooler than today, especially over southern areas where highs should not get much above the middle 30’s, along with lots of clouds.
There could be some freezing drizzle in a few spots during overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, so watch for the potential for slick spots to develop.
But as impulses of low pressure move eastward along this front, it should waver back north of at least the southern part of the viewing area from Sunday into Monday, but the exact position of this front will dictate temperature forecasts through Monday. There may be a wide variation in highs where places like Imperial may reach near 50, while places like Valentine only reach into the 30’s. Skies both days will be mostly sunny.
Then Tuesday is when the fun begins. An arctic front with bitterly cold air behind it will begin to filter into the area as the front moves southward through Greater Nebraska. This air will be very cold to our north with parts of Montana staying below zero for highs early next week, and lows dropping as low as the minus twenties. As the front pushes through during Tuesday, highs may be reached early but then fall during the afternoon as the cold air pushes in. In addition, there will probably be at least some snow with and behind the front Later Tuesday into Wednesday. However, there are indications that a storm could develop over Colorado Tuesday and begin to intensify and move to our south over Kansas Tuesday night and Wednesday. If this occurs, an accumulating snow, with windy conditions, falling temperatures and blowing and drifting could create dangerous travel during the big travel time for the Thanksgiving holiday. So please stay tuned to KNOP-TV for the latest weather forecasts through the weekend into early next week.
Regardless of the snow, temperatures on Wednesday are likely to stay in the teens and perhaps low 20’s for highs, with lows in the single digits to perhaps below zero in some places.
Thanksgiving morning may be the coldest morning with lows near or below zero in most places, but highs should recover a bit into the 20’s to perhaps lower 30’s with sunshine.
Then Black Friday shoppers can look forward to sunny and milder conditions with highs approaching 40.
Since I will be travelling next week, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving. Enjoy!!!!!
Mike
Skies tonight will be mainly cloudy with lows near 20 with light easterly winds.
Saturday will be even cooler than today, especially over southern areas where highs should not get much above the middle 30’s, along with lots of clouds.
There could be some freezing drizzle in a few spots during overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, so watch for the potential for slick spots to develop.
But as impulses of low pressure move eastward along this front, it should waver back north of at least the southern part of the viewing area from Sunday into Monday, but the exact position of this front will dictate temperature forecasts through Monday. There may be a wide variation in highs where places like Imperial may reach near 50, while places like Valentine only reach into the 30’s. Skies both days will be mostly sunny.
Then Tuesday is when the fun begins. An arctic front with bitterly cold air behind it will begin to filter into the area as the front moves southward through Greater Nebraska. This air will be very cold to our north with parts of Montana staying below zero for highs early next week, and lows dropping as low as the minus twenties. As the front pushes through during Tuesday, highs may be reached early but then fall during the afternoon as the cold air pushes in. In addition, there will probably be at least some snow with and behind the front Later Tuesday into Wednesday. However, there are indications that a storm could develop over Colorado Tuesday and begin to intensify and move to our south over Kansas Tuesday night and Wednesday. If this occurs, an accumulating snow, with windy conditions, falling temperatures and blowing and drifting could create dangerous travel during the big travel time for the Thanksgiving holiday. So please stay tuned to KNOP-TV for the latest weather forecasts through the weekend into early next week.
Regardless of the snow, temperatures on Wednesday are likely to stay in the teens and perhaps low 20’s for highs, with lows in the single digits to perhaps below zero in some places.
Thanksgiving morning may be the coldest morning with lows near or below zero in most places, but highs should recover a bit into the 20’s to perhaps lower 30’s with sunshine.
Then Black Friday shoppers can look forward to sunny and milder conditions with highs approaching 40.
Since I will be travelling next week, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving. Enjoy!!!!!
Mike
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Cooler But Seasonable Until Monday, But Then........
A southerly breeze and sunshine helped boost highs today into the 50’s, and even the lower 60’s around Imperial. However, winds gusting up and over 25mph at times made it feel cooler.
A cold front will move through Greater Nebraska overnight, but it will come through dry and the only effect will be to shift the winds from southerly to a more northerly direction. Skies will be partly cloudy and lows will bottom our in the 20’s.
These northerly winds will allow some cooler air to our north to arrive for Friday, so highs will generally be in the 40’s with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze.
Cooler air will continue to filter in Friday night into Saturday with lows in the teens and highs in the 30’s.
But a warm front will move through the area by Sunday, and a milder southerly wind flow will raise highs into the 40’s, and perhaps near or over 50 in a few places.
However, during the weekend some bitterly cold arctic air will be situated over Montana and North Dakota with highs only reaching the single digits and teens, and lows at or below zero, especially over northern parts of these states. This very cold air is expected to stay in that general area through the weekend as areas of low pressure moving eastward across the Northern Rockies help keep that air bottled up to our north. But by Monday, a reinforcing shot of even colder air will move out of Western Canada into the Northern Rockies and Plains during Sunday, with highs staying below zero and lows perhaps falling to -20 over Montana Sunday night.
The arctic front associated with this bitterly cold air will move through Greater Nebraska during the day on Monday. Highs on Monday should still get into the 30’s and 40’s. But by Tuesday and Wednesday, highs should only be able to reach the single digits to the 20’s and 30’s from north to south, with lows ranging from below zero to perhaps in the single digits from north to south across the region, with Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day looking like the coldest period right not.
In addition, this cold air could be accompanied by some snow, which could cause some travel difficulties just in time for the Holiday, so please stay abreast of later forecast since there are some uncertainties regarding when and how much cold air will arrive in Greater Nebraska.
Mike
A cold front will move through Greater Nebraska overnight, but it will come through dry and the only effect will be to shift the winds from southerly to a more northerly direction. Skies will be partly cloudy and lows will bottom our in the 20’s.
These northerly winds will allow some cooler air to our north to arrive for Friday, so highs will generally be in the 40’s with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze.
Cooler air will continue to filter in Friday night into Saturday with lows in the teens and highs in the 30’s.
But a warm front will move through the area by Sunday, and a milder southerly wind flow will raise highs into the 40’s, and perhaps near or over 50 in a few places.
However, during the weekend some bitterly cold arctic air will be situated over Montana and North Dakota with highs only reaching the single digits and teens, and lows at or below zero, especially over northern parts of these states. This very cold air is expected to stay in that general area through the weekend as areas of low pressure moving eastward across the Northern Rockies help keep that air bottled up to our north. But by Monday, a reinforcing shot of even colder air will move out of Western Canada into the Northern Rockies and Plains during Sunday, with highs staying below zero and lows perhaps falling to -20 over Montana Sunday night.
The arctic front associated with this bitterly cold air will move through Greater Nebraska during the day on Monday. Highs on Monday should still get into the 30’s and 40’s. But by Tuesday and Wednesday, highs should only be able to reach the single digits to the 20’s and 30’s from north to south, with lows ranging from below zero to perhaps in the single digits from north to south across the region, with Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day looking like the coldest period right not.
In addition, this cold air could be accompanied by some snow, which could cause some travel difficulties just in time for the Holiday, so please stay abreast of later forecast since there are some uncertainties regarding when and how much cold air will arrive in Greater Nebraska.
Mike
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
A Milder Thursday Before A Cooldown Into The Weekend And Beyond
Last night’s rain changed to a bit of snow, especially in areas west of North Platte and a few areas had some whitening of grassy areas. Otherwise, no major problems were reported. Now we can look forward to some milder weather Thursday before we cool down again by the weekend.
A ridge of high pressure extending from central Canada southward into the Southern Plains will control our weather through Thursday. However, as a potent area of low pressure just to the north of Washington State drop east-southward and into northwestern North Dakota by Thursday evening, it will act in concert with the high-pressure ridge, and a trough to the lee of the Rockies to produce a gusty southerly flow of milder air into Greater Nebraska. After a partly cloudy and cold night tonight with lows near 20, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the 50’s. A southerly breeze will gust up and over 25mph at times.
The low over North Dakota will continue to move eastward, reaching extreme northern Minnesota Friday morning. This low will drag a cold front through the region overnight Thursday night into Friday morning, and as high pressure over southern Canada exerts more influence, temperatures will begin to cool down with highs remaining in the 40’s with sunny skies.
Temperatures will continue to cool during the weekend with highs falling to the upper 30’s to lower 40’s, with perhaps colder highs over northern parts of the viewing area.
Early next week, some very cold air will be situated over the Northern Rockies and Plains with highs in the single digits and teens, and lows near or below zero. As the arctic boundary begins to shift southward across the region in the Monday/Tuesday timeframe, we can expect temperatures to tumble, with highs by Wednesday staying in the teens and 20’s and lows from near zero to the lower teens. Some snow is also possible as waves of low pressure ride along the boundary.
It appears Thanksgiving day will be quite cold also, but we will update the forecast as we get closer to the holiday.
Mike
A ridge of high pressure extending from central Canada southward into the Southern Plains will control our weather through Thursday. However, as a potent area of low pressure just to the north of Washington State drop east-southward and into northwestern North Dakota by Thursday evening, it will act in concert with the high-pressure ridge, and a trough to the lee of the Rockies to produce a gusty southerly flow of milder air into Greater Nebraska. After a partly cloudy and cold night tonight with lows near 20, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the 50’s. A southerly breeze will gust up and over 25mph at times.
The low over North Dakota will continue to move eastward, reaching extreme northern Minnesota Friday morning. This low will drag a cold front through the region overnight Thursday night into Friday morning, and as high pressure over southern Canada exerts more influence, temperatures will begin to cool down with highs remaining in the 40’s with sunny skies.
Temperatures will continue to cool during the weekend with highs falling to the upper 30’s to lower 40’s, with perhaps colder highs over northern parts of the viewing area.
Early next week, some very cold air will be situated over the Northern Rockies and Plains with highs in the single digits and teens, and lows near or below zero. As the arctic boundary begins to shift southward across the region in the Monday/Tuesday timeframe, we can expect temperatures to tumble, with highs by Wednesday staying in the teens and 20’s and lows from near zero to the lower teens. Some snow is also possible as waves of low pressure ride along the boundary.
It appears Thanksgiving day will be quite cold also, but we will update the forecast as we get closer to the holiday.
Mike
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Some Wintry Weather Overnight, Then Changeable Through the Weekend
An Alberta Clipper will bring a round of wintry weather to Greater Nebraska overnight into Wednesday morning, along with windy conditions.
As of 4pm CST, the Clipper was located over northeastern Wyoming and is dropping quickly southeastward, and will be over northeastern Colorado later this evening, then move east-southeastward across Kansas Thursday before reaching southern Missouri Thursday evening. Yesterday, I thought that this system would pass right over Greater Nebraska, which would cause the heaviest precipitation on the order of a quarter inch or so to fall over our northern zones such as Valentine. However, the track has shifted southward so the heaviest precipitation will likely fall across our central and southern zones. However, all areas will see some rain and snow, with the possibility of some accumulation just about anywhere, especially on grassy surfaces.
Rain that is falling across Greater Nebraska now will continue into the overnight, but as colder air moves in later a changeover to snow will occur, first over areas in the Panhandle around or just before midnight, then progressing eastward after midnight. As temperatures fall into the 20’s, the snow will begin to accumulate some especially on grassy areas, and some roads, and especially bridges and overpasses could become slick by morning. Accumulations should range from very little over our extreme northern areas, to perhaps an inch or two over the remainder of the region, with maybe a localized higher amount in Garden and Deuel Counties. Again, most of this will be on grassy surfaces, but watch for some slick roads late. It will also become quite windy overnight with northerly winds gusting up and over 30mph, so there could be some blowing snow especially across the Sandhills.
There could be some lingering snow showers tomorrow morning along with some slick spots, but skies should turn partly sunny by afternoon with highs approaching 40. Winds will continue quite gusty but begin to diminish later in the afternoon.
Then Thursday will turn breezy again but milder conditions will return with highs well into the 50’s with plenty of sun.
A cold front will then move through the region probably dry Thursday night, and Friday and the weekend will be fair with cooler highs in the 40’s.
But some very cold arctic air will be situated over the Northern Rockies and Plains, and exactly where the arctic boundary sets up will have a major impact on our weather, especially Sunday and Monday. If the boundary shifts south across the region, highs in the 20’s and lows in the single digits to near zero would be the rule, with perhaps some snow. However, right now it looks like this boundary will stay just to our north, but this could change so stay tuned. Regardless, it appear that the boundary will most likely move south of Greater Nebraska by Tuesday, bringing much colder temperatures and perhaps some snow just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mike
As of 4pm CST, the Clipper was located over northeastern Wyoming and is dropping quickly southeastward, and will be over northeastern Colorado later this evening, then move east-southeastward across Kansas Thursday before reaching southern Missouri Thursday evening. Yesterday, I thought that this system would pass right over Greater Nebraska, which would cause the heaviest precipitation on the order of a quarter inch or so to fall over our northern zones such as Valentine. However, the track has shifted southward so the heaviest precipitation will likely fall across our central and southern zones. However, all areas will see some rain and snow, with the possibility of some accumulation just about anywhere, especially on grassy surfaces.
Rain that is falling across Greater Nebraska now will continue into the overnight, but as colder air moves in later a changeover to snow will occur, first over areas in the Panhandle around or just before midnight, then progressing eastward after midnight. As temperatures fall into the 20’s, the snow will begin to accumulate some especially on grassy areas, and some roads, and especially bridges and overpasses could become slick by morning. Accumulations should range from very little over our extreme northern areas, to perhaps an inch or two over the remainder of the region, with maybe a localized higher amount in Garden and Deuel Counties. Again, most of this will be on grassy surfaces, but watch for some slick roads late. It will also become quite windy overnight with northerly winds gusting up and over 30mph, so there could be some blowing snow especially across the Sandhills.
There could be some lingering snow showers tomorrow morning along with some slick spots, but skies should turn partly sunny by afternoon with highs approaching 40. Winds will continue quite gusty but begin to diminish later in the afternoon.
Then Thursday will turn breezy again but milder conditions will return with highs well into the 50’s with plenty of sun.
A cold front will then move through the region probably dry Thursday night, and Friday and the weekend will be fair with cooler highs in the 40’s.
But some very cold arctic air will be situated over the Northern Rockies and Plains, and exactly where the arctic boundary sets up will have a major impact on our weather, especially Sunday and Monday. If the boundary shifts south across the region, highs in the 20’s and lows in the single digits to near zero would be the rule, with perhaps some snow. However, right now it looks like this boundary will stay just to our north, but this could change so stay tuned. Regardless, it appear that the boundary will most likely move south of Greater Nebraska by Tuesday, bringing much colder temperatures and perhaps some snow just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mike
Monday, November 15, 2010
Rain Showers This Evening, And A Touch Of Winter Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
A weak low over southwestern Minnesota is pushing a trough through the region this afternoon, and this trough is producing just enough lift to cause some scattered showers to develop. These showers should begin to diminish after sunset, and should end a bit later tonight. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight as lows drop into the 20’s.
During Tuesday, and Alberta Clipper will moves southeastward through Montana into Wyoming, and eventually into northwestern Nebraska tomorrow night. This system could produce a few showers during the afternoon, especially across northern parts of the viewing area. Highs will reach the 50’s under partly sunny skies.
During Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the Clipper will move into southeastern Nebraska, and as colder air moves into the region on gusty northwest winds any rain showers will change to snow showers. Most areas will not see any accumulation, but some northern areas like Valentine could pick up an inch or two. Winds gusting up and over 30mph, and possibly even 40mph in a few places cloud cause some blowing snow over any areas where snow accumulates as lows drop into the 20’s.
Any snow should end Wednesday morning, but gusty northwest winds will continue to send colder air into the region and highs will stay in the 30’s over much of Greater Nebraska during the afternoon, with perhaps some low 40’s over southern areas like Imperial.
But temperatures should quickly become milder Thursday and Friday ahead of an arctic cold front dropping southward through the northern Rockies and Plains. Highs will reach the 50’s once again under sunny skies.
The weather for the weekend into early next week is somewhat uncertain since it is not yet known how far south the arctic front will get, and when it will move through the area. It is possible that the front could move through Greater Nebraska as early as the weekend, or as late as Monday. This front will have a major effect on the temperature forecast since highs to our north will be quite cold with highs in the single digits and teens and lows near or even below zero, so some very cold air will be lurking just to our north. Right now, I am forecast highs this weekend into Monday in the 40’s, but these highs could be lowered during the week if it becomes apparent that the arctic front will press through the area soon. The front could also be accompanied by some snow, so stay tuned to later forecasts which will become better refined as we get closer to the weekend.
Regardless, a shot of cold air does look to move through the region next week, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mike
During Tuesday, and Alberta Clipper will moves southeastward through Montana into Wyoming, and eventually into northwestern Nebraska tomorrow night. This system could produce a few showers during the afternoon, especially across northern parts of the viewing area. Highs will reach the 50’s under partly sunny skies.
During Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the Clipper will move into southeastern Nebraska, and as colder air moves into the region on gusty northwest winds any rain showers will change to snow showers. Most areas will not see any accumulation, but some northern areas like Valentine could pick up an inch or two. Winds gusting up and over 30mph, and possibly even 40mph in a few places cloud cause some blowing snow over any areas where snow accumulates as lows drop into the 20’s.
Any snow should end Wednesday morning, but gusty northwest winds will continue to send colder air into the region and highs will stay in the 30’s over much of Greater Nebraska during the afternoon, with perhaps some low 40’s over southern areas like Imperial.
But temperatures should quickly become milder Thursday and Friday ahead of an arctic cold front dropping southward through the northern Rockies and Plains. Highs will reach the 50’s once again under sunny skies.
The weather for the weekend into early next week is somewhat uncertain since it is not yet known how far south the arctic front will get, and when it will move through the area. It is possible that the front could move through Greater Nebraska as early as the weekend, or as late as Monday. This front will have a major effect on the temperature forecast since highs to our north will be quite cold with highs in the single digits and teens and lows near or even below zero, so some very cold air will be lurking just to our north. Right now, I am forecast highs this weekend into Monday in the 40’s, but these highs could be lowered during the week if it becomes apparent that the arctic front will press through the area soon. The front could also be accompanied by some snow, so stay tuned to later forecasts which will become better refined as we get closer to the weekend.
Regardless, a shot of cold air does look to move through the region next week, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mike
Friday, November 12, 2010
Your Weekend, And A Look Ahead To Next Week And Beyond
The weather system that affected us yesterday and last night would not release its grip, and today ended up being cloudy, with even a few snow and rain showers being reported, so a damp, cool day for sure. But the system is beginning to move eastward and clouds are now beginning to break over Greater Nebraska as high pressure takes hold.
So expect some clearing tonight, but along with the clearing some patchy fog may form so use caution later tonight. Lows will drop into the 20’s.
After some morning fog, Saturday should turn partly sunny and a bit breezy with highs in the 40’s. Sunday’s weather should be similar but perhaps a bit less breezy.
Overnight Saturday night should be mainly clear with lows in the teens.
Early next week, a series of fronts and disturbances will move through the region, perhaps producing a few rain and snow showers Monday through Wednesday. Highs should be in the 40’s and 50’s, perhaps dropping into the 30’s for Wednesday as a shot of colder air moves in.
Then fair skies with highs around 50 are expected later next week.
There are signs that some very frigid air building over the northern territories of Canada, and over Siberia, will begin to expand and move into Alaska and southward into western Canada. While it is not know exactly how this cold air will affect Greater Nebraska during Thanksgiving Week, it appears at least some of it will drop into the area to turn us colder, and if more of it is aimed for the Central Plains it could turn very cold here right around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned to KNOP News 2 and we will keep you posted.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mike
So expect some clearing tonight, but along with the clearing some patchy fog may form so use caution later tonight. Lows will drop into the 20’s.
After some morning fog, Saturday should turn partly sunny and a bit breezy with highs in the 40’s. Sunday’s weather should be similar but perhaps a bit less breezy.
Overnight Saturday night should be mainly clear with lows in the teens.
Early next week, a series of fronts and disturbances will move through the region, perhaps producing a few rain and snow showers Monday through Wednesday. Highs should be in the 40’s and 50’s, perhaps dropping into the 30’s for Wednesday as a shot of colder air moves in.
Then fair skies with highs around 50 are expected later next week.
There are signs that some very frigid air building over the northern territories of Canada, and over Siberia, will begin to expand and move into Alaska and southward into western Canada. While it is not know exactly how this cold air will affect Greater Nebraska during Thanksgiving Week, it appears at least some of it will drop into the area to turn us colder, and if more of it is aimed for the Central Plains it could turn very cold here right around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned to KNOP News 2 and we will keep you posted.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mike
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