Nebraska State Climate Office

Precipitation totals map for January

January 2024 Climate Summary

February 14, 2024
A prolonged polar vortex caused below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation last month, which had the added benefit of improving drought conditions in eastern Nebraska.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Feb. 2, 2024

February 2, 2024
Nebraska will see mild temperatures continue into next week, with chances of precipitation this weekend and again next Thursday, Feb. 8.

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Deborah Bathke mugshot

Bathke Selected to Serve as Interim State Climatologist

February 1, 2024
In her new role, Bathke will lead efforts to complete a report assessing impacts of climate change, requested by the Nebraska Legislature.

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December temp map for 2023

December 2023 Climate Summary

February 1, 2024
Nebraska broke its own record for warmest December in 2023, as did many other states in the north-central region of the U.S.

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Snowfall totals map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 18, 2024

January 19, 2024
Sunshine and higher temperatures are expected for next week; however, more precipitation is also on the way to Nebraska.

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Precipitation outlook for January

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 4, 2024

January 4, 2024
Significant snowfall and extreme cold are headed for Nebraska beginning Monday, Jan. 8.

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14-day temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Dec. 14, 2023

December 14, 2023
Mild temperatures and dry conditions are expected for Nebraska again next week, but chances are increasing for a storm to bring rainfall and snow to the state around Christmas.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 30, 2023

December 1, 2023
Next week will begin with a low chance of showers, followed by mild weather with temperatures in the 50s.

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