Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
HASTINGS — The Arctic air that has been in place over the region will give way to temperatures that are slightly below average for the rest of the work week.
The National Weather Service – Hastings noted that while below normal temperatures will be in place across central Nebraska they will be “slightly below” average rather than “significantly below” which has been the case since Sunday, Jan. 5.
While there are no major weather systems moving through the Plains, there could be a chance for snow shower activity on Thursday evening. Localized travel impacts could occur.
There is a 20-30 percent chance of snow showers across the NWS Hastings warning area, with scattered activity moving from northwest to southeast. There will also be sustained winds at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph that could cause visibility issues.
Any precipitation activity should be out of the area by midnight, with winds gradually weakening as well.
Friday will be precipitation free in the wake of the departing system, brief high pressure passing overhead should promote fairly uniform high temperatures in the 30s for most areas.
Looking ahead to the weekend, another broad upper-level trough will drop into the central United States from the northwest and likely promote spotty snow shower activity and gusty northwest winds.
Nebraska will likely be on the southern fringe of the meaningful snow showers. As far as temperatures are concerned, Saturday will be the most mild day of the week, with some areas to the southwest possibly seeing highs in the 40s.
