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Summer 2024 Weather Outlook

March 13, 2024
Temperatures this summer are expected to be seasonally warm and total precipitation is expected to be average to below average statewide, according to the CPC.

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Winter Weather Outlook 2021-2022

December 2, 2021
Al Dutcher, Nebraska State climatologist, shares his analysis of the latest weather outlook, which indicates that winter weather of 2021-22 will be more active than last year.

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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.

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Market Journal: Livestock Markets, El Nino and More

July 27, 2018
This week's Market Journal includes segments on the livestock markets, identifying Palmer amaranth and common waterhemp, an El Nino Watch, cover crop research at the South Central Ag Lab, and the forecast for next week.

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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.

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