Temperature during last four El Ninos

Winter Weather Outlook for 2023-24

October 27, 2023
Temperatures this winter are expected to be above average statewide, and total precipitation — including snowfall — is expected to be above average in southern Nebraska and around average elsewhere.

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Snow accumulation map

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023
After a long stretch of mostly warm weather — especially for eastern Nebraska — Mother Nature is going to give us our first taste of winter this weekend.

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Potential rainfall map

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 19, 2023

October 19, 2023
The next seven to 10 days could feature a bit of severe weather and heavy rain in eastern Nebraska, cold temperatures statewide, a chance of heavy snow, and possibly even a white Halloween.

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Monthly precipitation totals map

September Summary: August Lite

October 19, 2023
While precipitation varied widely in Nebraska throughout September, temperatures were well above average across the entire state, with several cities setting record highs.

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14 day temp outlook map

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 12, 2023

October 13, 2023
Nebraska will have another dip in temperatures this weekend into next week, with many sites from Hastings to the east-central part of the state potentially receiving their first freeze.

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Oct. 7 temperature outlook

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 5, 2023

October 6, 2023
Nebraska's first freeze for the season is expected tonight, followed by mild weather until mid-week, when another chance of precipitation is anticipated to arrive. 

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Seven day precipitation forecast map

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Sept. 28, 2023

September 28, 2023
A near-record warm period is expected to close out September, and October will begin with widespread rainfall in Nebraska.

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Corn field during drought
By the close of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, USDA, through the delivery of FSA programs, will have invested more than $19 billion in America’s agricultural producers with more economic support on the way in fiscal year 2024.

USDA to Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion to Ag Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

September 28, 2023
This week, FSA will issue more than $581 million in 2021 and 2022 drought and wildfire emergency relief to eligible ranchers, and $1.17 billion in crop disaster assistance.

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