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KEY MESSAGES
- Brief cool down across north central Nebraska on New Year's and for the Sandhills and north Central Nebraska on Friday
- Dry conditions expected through the end of the week, elevated fire weather concerns across western NE for New Year's and Sunday
- Well above normal temperatures expected this weekend
SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/
Issued at 402 PM CST Wed Dec 31 2025
A cold front moves southwest into portions of north central Nebraska and the Sandhills and the front stalling, with the "colder" temperatures remaining across north central Nebraska for New Year's Day with highs in the mid 40s, which is still near normal for this time of year, areas on the ahead of the front will reach the 50s. There will be some elevated fire weather concerns across far western and southwest Nebraska where min RH will range around 20 to 25 percent in the afternoon. Winds are expected to remain light however, around 10 to 15 mph.
LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/
Issued at 402 PM CST Wed Dec 31 2025
Will continue to see cooler temperatures as cooler air behind the front continues to infiltrate across north central Nebraska Friday with highs below normal, only reaching the 30s. Temperatures will be well above normal, rebounding into the 50s and 60s for the weekend. There will be a ridge break down over the weekend and could see elevated to potentially near-critical fire weather concerns with the above normal temperatures, dry conditions with min RH around 20 to 25 percent and northwest winds around 20 to 25 mph.
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
Issued at 1134 PM CST Wed Dec 31 2025
VFR conditions will continue across the region through Thursday evening. Outside of some high clouds, skies will remain clear. Winds will generally remain under 10 knots as well. Across northern Nebraska, expect some patchy to areas of dense fog through sunrise with visibilities dropping down to 1/2 mile at times. Fog development will remain north of KLBF impacting only KVTN. Fog dissipates by mid-morning with partly cloudy skies and VFR ceilings returning.
LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
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