El Nino Conditions Forecast for Fall-Winter
September 20, 2018
Climatologist Al Dutcher says there are initial signals of a developing El Nino event for this fall and winter, possibly leading to drier conditions in northwest Nebraska.
A Recap of Weather and Its Effects on the 2018 Crop Season
September 20, 2018
Weather data and trends from April through August are reported here and help explain what you're seeing from the cab this fall.
July Recap and August Forecasts for Temperatures and Rain
August 3, 2018
July's above normal temperatures are quickening corn maturity. Forecasts for August and early September see limited potential for precipitation.
Temperature/GDD Trend Indicates Early Corn Maturity
July 9, 2018
A cool start to the crop season followed by two months of above normal temperatures appears to be pushing Nebraska's corn crop to an earlier than normal maturity.
If Patterns Continue, Drought Areas Likely to Expand in Nebraska
June 1, 2018
Based on current conditions and short and longer term forecasts, drought conditions appear to be building in Nebraska, says Associate State Climatologist Al Dutcher.
Spring Still Elusive as Cold then Rains to Quickly Follow Warm-up
April 11, 2018
With the first half of April as much as 20 degrees below normal temperatures, growers are wondering when a long-term warm-up is in sight. See what climatologist Al Dutcher forecasts for the second half of April in this week's story.
Weather Outlooks Shift Slightly as Spring Begins
March 23, 2018
The Climate Prediction Center’s March 15 outlook continues to favor dry conditions for the Southern Plains. Its summer precipitation outlook, however, has changed and is shifting the highest probabilities for below normal moisture south (Figures 1 and 2).
Weather Patterns Mostly Uncertain Going into Spring Planting
March 6, 2018
Climatologist Al Dutcher looks at snowpack and temperature and precipitation patterns with an eye toward the weather outlook for planting season and a glimpse toward the extended summer outlook. While patterns are still uncertain, it appears a drier trend may be developing for the summer.