A mostly mild winter may be masking some real concerns for Nebraska producers, as moisture deficits continue to build and drought expands across much of the state. In the February Second Tuesday at 9, Nebraska Extension Ag Meteorologist Eric Hunt and State Climatologist Deborah Bathke break down what low snowpack, dry soils and shifting climate patterns could mean for spring planting, irrigation demand and wildfire risk — and what to watch for in the weeks ahead.
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 March 6. These pre-recorded updates will be posted publicly on CropWatch.
