Brandon Rector
Meteorologist
Lincoln, NE
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Brandon is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with 17 years of weather experience.
Mild to warm temperatures (for January) are in the forecast through Thursday. Colder temperatures return Friday and likely continue through much of next week. Our next chance of precipitation still looks to arrive this weekend.
There is a chance of light rain and snow in the area today. Well above average temperatures are expected for the middle of the week. Another storm system may move through the region this weekend.
If you liked the past couple of days, you will like the forecast for this weekend. More clouds than sunshine, fog and maybe even a few flurries are possible. If you are looking for more sunshine and warmer temperatures, you will like the forecast for next week.
It looks like the wide range of temperatures across the state Friday will continue this weekend. Areas of fog are possible as well both Saturday and Sunday.
Below average temperatures are likely for the eastern half of Nebraska for the final day of 2020. There is a chance of snow in Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas for the beginning of 2021. Above average temperatures should return early next week.
Below average temperatures look to continue through the end of this year and into the start of the new one. There is a chance for another round of snow later this week. Milder temperatures may return early next week.
Snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle and sleet will continue for much of the day. Light to moderate snowfall accumulation and light ice accumulation is expected. Precipitation should taper off from west to east late this afternoon and evening.
A winter storm will move into and through the area tonight through early Wednesday morning. Snow and ice accumulations are likely. Be prepared for slick roads and reduced visibility. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Nebraska and Northern Kansas tonight through late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.
After a cold start, mild temperatures returned to the area Christmas Day. More above average temperatures expected this weekend, before it gets colder again. There are some chances for precipitation this weekend and next week.
Cold temperatures remained in the eastern half of Nebraska Thursday. Christmas Day will begin cold, but the afternoon will be warmer than the last few days. Above average temperatures should remain through the weekend.
Despite a cold front moving through the area Friday, temperatures will remain above average Saturday and Sunday. Early next week looks to be mild before much colder temperatures return Wednesday. At this time, there is one chance of precipitation between now and Christmas Day.
After several days with at or below average temperatures, it looks like most of the next seven will be above average. The average high temperature is in the mid 30s with the average low in the mid teens this time of the year for most locations in the area. If you are hoping for more snow, the chance is not looking great through Christmas Day at this time.
A warming trend will begin Wednesday and continue through Friday. Some areas will likely still remain at or below freezing Wednesday before well above freezing temperatures return Thursday. A chance of precipitation enters the forecast again Friday.
After much of the area was close to, tied or set a new record high temperature Tuesday, it looks like the same could happen again Wednesday. Lincoln and Sidney each set a new record high temperature Tuesday. Hastings and North Platte tied their record high temperature Tuesday. Enjoy the warm (for December) day on Wednesday because the cooling trend begins Thursday.
The first half of the weekend will be a bit breezy with well above average temperatures. The second half looks to be much colder and windy. No precipitation is in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
At or above average temperatures will continue for a few more days. The best day the rest of this week and likely much of next week looks to be Saturday. Colder temperatures return Sunday.
The weather for Thanksgiving Day in the past has been very nice, but it has also been not so nice. This year the weather looks nice overall with at or above average temperatures and no precipitation expected.
After well above average temperatures the last few days, cooler temperatures return today thanks to the cold front that moved through the area Thursday. Clouds will increase today. Precipitation chances will increase this weekend and early next week.
After a warmer Wednesday, we will cool down again Thursday. Some locations could see snow overnight tonight into Thursday morning. It should also be a bit breezy making it feel even colder.
Sunday will be cooler than Saturday thanks to a cold front that moved through the area during the first half of the weekend. It will not be as breezy. Do not get used to the cool weather though because above average temperatures return Monday.
A cold front will move through the area Saturday. Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend. Winds are going to be stronger Saturday versus Sunday.
Most of the days the rest of this week and early next week will feel more like winter than fall. Well below average temperatures are expected Friday through the weekend and into next week. There are some good chances of precipitation too.
A cold front will move through the area Saturday so the second half of the weekend will be colder than the first half. An upper level disturbance should move through the region late Saturday into early Sunday. There is a chance of rain and snow. Some areas could see very light snowfall accumulation.
Several locations should see near record or record high temperatures today. The weekend will remain warm with a chance of rain Sunday. Cooler and more seasonable temperatures return next week.
Lincoln and Eastern Nebraska will be cooler Thursday and Friday due to the cold front that moved through the area Wednesday. Smoke from the wildfires in the western part of the country made it to closer to the ground due to sinking air behind the front. Warmer temperatures and less smoke in the air look likely by this weekend.
The sky will remain hazy for at least a few more days due to smoke from the wildfires in the western part of the country. A cold front arrives tomorrow bringing cooler temperatures through Friday. There are only a few small chances for rain between now and the end of the week.
The National Weather Service put out a situation report warning of heavy smoke in south central Nebraska on Wednesday.
After several cool days with well below average temperatures, it will be mild this weekend. The weather pattern looks to change for the upcoming week with above average temperatures returning to the area. There is only going to be a few small chances for rain.
From t-shirts and shorts this past weekend to sweatshirts and raincoats Tuesday and Wednesday, it is going to be significantly colder Tuesday and Wednesday. Lincoln could set a record coldest high temperature both days with rain likely. It should be windy Tuesday and breezy Wednesday.
After a hot weekend which saw Lincoln reach its hottest temperature of the year on Saturday, it will be much cooler for the upcoming week. There is a big change in the weather pattern heading our way. Temperatures will be well below average for this time of the year and there are several good rain chances.
If you like hot temperatures, then you will love this weekend. If you don’t, you may like much of next week better. This weekend will feature well above average temperatures. Sunday could be the hottest day of the year so far in Lincoln. Well below average temperatures return Tuesday and stick around for much of next week. There are some chances for rain too.
Major summertime heat returns for the upcoming holiday weekend...before major weather changes arrive early next week.
The end of our streak of high temperatures in the 90s is on the horizon. Cooler, but still warm temperatures arrive this weekend. The beginning of next week should be even cooler. Rain chances should return as well.
An upper level high pressure ridge should remain in place for a few more days. This means the mainly sunny skies and hot temperatures will continue through at least Thursday.
Seasonable temperatures are in the forecast for the next couple of days before a streak of above average temperatures return to the area this weekend and the first half of next week. Rain chances are looking low for much of the area the next seven days.
Each day will be a little bit warmer than the day before Tuesday through Friday. It will also be humid with periodic chances of rain.
The week will start with a potential top 10/11 day with mild temperatures and comfortable dew points. This is going to be really nice considering what we could have at the beginning of August. Don’t get used to the pleasant conditions though as temperatures should warm up through the week.
August will begin where July left off in the temperature department. The last few days of July featured below average temperatures. It looks like the first week of August should be more of the same.
Showers and thunderstorms will be likely Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the western third of Nebraska. There is potential for flash flooding in parts of Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas.
High pressure will slide to the east today which means winds from the south. That will lead to warmer temperatures versus yesterday.
Showers should remain possible this morning in Southeast Nebraska, but the chance will decrease hour by hour. Monday afternoon through Tuesday looks to be dry before the chance of rain returns Wednesday.
An upper level ridge should remain in place keeping our above average temperatures around through the end of the week. With south-southeast winds expected Friday and this weekend, that will likely help keep our dew points in the 70s. This means heat index values between 95 and 105 are possible each day through Sunday.
A cold front and upper level disturbance will move across the area tonight into Saturday morning. This will bring us a good chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. A few isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out.
An upper level disturbance will move through the region again tonight. The best chance of showers and thunderstorms looks to be in Central and Western Nebraska. Some storms could be severe.
Hot and humid weather along with an approaching cold front could lead to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Hot and humid conditions are expected for the next couple of days before a cold front arrives which could cool it down a bit for the second half of the week.
Very warm temperatures and humid conditions are expected this holiday weekend. There is also a small chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The weather pattern looks to remain the same for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and most of next week