Brandon Rector
Meteorologist
Lincoln, NE
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Brandon is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with 17 years of weather experience.
The warming trend continues into this weekend with more well above average temperatures expected. There is a small chance of rain for part of the area late Easter Sunday.
Below average temperatures have been with us since Tuesday. That will change beginning Friday as above average temperatures return to the area.
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues with today's topic of thunderstorms and lightning.
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues with today's topic of tornadoes and tornado safety.
A strong storm system will move slowly through the region this weekend and may not exit the area until late Monday. Precipitation is very likely as well as windy conditions Sunday.
The much advertised cold front is making its way through the area today leading to a wide range of temperatures across Nebraska.
A cold front moving into the area tonight signals the beginning of a change in the weather pattern.
Temperatures will remain well above average for the next few days before a cold front arrives cooling us down for the second half of the week. The weather pattern will be more active this week with several chances of precipitation. Below average temperatures look to return Sunday and early next week.
There will be a chance of snow this weekend, which will be the third in a row. Temperatures should be a bit warmer than Friday though. The warming trend continues into next week with temperatures much closer to average for mid-to-late February.
High temperatures today will be mild, if not warm, compared to what is likely for this weekend and much, possibly all, of next week.
As a storm system moves through the region, precipitation will be possible Saturday. There could be some lingering precipitation early Sunday, but the bulk of the day will likely be dry. Another storm system that could have more of impact on the area looks to arrive the middle of next week.
Areas of fog will be possible Friday morning. Much of Central and Western Nebraska are in a Dense Fog Advisory until noon Friday. This means visibility will likely be one-quarter of a mile or less. The bulk of Friday looks to be mostly cloudy, but temperatures should be milder than the last few days with highs in the 30s for most locations.
After highs in the teens and 20s for much of the area the last few days, it should be milder Thursday and Friday. Another storm system looks to move through the area this weekend bringing us another chance of precipitation. The beginning of February looks seasonable.
After much of the area just received between 6 and 15 inches of snow, it looks like another round of measurable snow is possible tonight into Wednesday morning. It is going to remain cold the next few days with temperatures well below average for this time of the year. Warmer temperatures and another round of precipitation is in the forecast for this weekend.
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.