March 2023 Brings Colder and Drier Conditions to the State
April 13, 2023
March precipitation did little to stymie ongoing drought in Nebraska, with large swaths of the northeast, southwest and Panhandle remaining in extreme and exceptional drought conditions.
February 2023 Brings Wet and Warm Conditions East, Cold and Drier Conditions West
March 15, 2023
Several areas of Nebraska had a one- to two-category improvement in drought conditions throughout the winter season, which has been the fifth wettest winter on record for the state.
Fall Precipitation Recap — Winter/Spring Weather Thoughts
December 14, 2022
State Climatologist Al Dutcher weighs in on what it will take to get adequate soil moisture recharge this winter and predictions for next spring's weather patterns.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Nov. 15, 2022
November 16, 2022
The current outlook for November includes rainfall for eastern Nebraska and snow for the west on Thanksgiving, followed by a potentially statewide snow event beginning on Black Friday.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Nov. 8, 2022
November 9, 2022
Temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s this weekend, and a statewide precipitation event is forecast to follow on Nov. 15, most likely in the form of snow.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Nov. 1, 2022
November 3, 2022
An active weather pattern is predicted to develop during the first half of November, and three opportunities for precipitation are forecast for Nebraska.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Oct. 25, 2022
October 26, 2022
The next precipitation event for Nebraska is projected to begin on Nov. 4, with rain in the eastern part of the state and snow anticipated for the western and central regions.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Oct. 18, 2022
October 20, 2022
Though the weather allowed for robust harvest efforts last week, eastern Nebraska may experience interruptions early next week due to a precipitation event anticipated to begin around Oct. 23.