After one of Nebraska’s warmest winters on record, drought has rapidly expanded across the state. In the March Second Tuesday at 9, Nebraska Extension meteorologist Eric Hunt explains what drove this winter’s weather pattern, the outlook for spring precipitation and what it could mean for soil moisture, irrigation supplies and the upcoming growing season.
Watch the outlook for full forecast details.
Nebraska Extension’s Second Tuesday at 9 weather update will air on the first Friday of each month in 2026, with the next outlook scheduled for April 3. These pre-recorded updates will be posted publicly on CropWatch.
