textproduct: North Platte

KEY MESSAGES

- Frigid temperatures the next few mornings, with sub-zero wind chills across most of western and north central Nebraska.

- Additional snow showers are expected across southwest and central Nebraska tonight into Monday morning. General accumulations are expected to remain under 1 inch, however, areas south of Interstate 80 may see amounts up to 2 inches.

- Fluctuating temperatures this week, with a potential return to more seasonal temperatures by the end of the week.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/

Issued at 319 AM CST Sun Nov 30 2025

Frigid temperatures are observed early this morning across western and north central Nebraska. As of 230 AM, several locations across northern Nebraska have dropped below zero degrees. Across the Sandhills, wind chills are already quite cold, with wind chills around 10 below zero. These cold temperatures are expected to last through at least mid morning, which will keep sub-zero wind chills across most of the region this morning. A few locations across far southwest Nebraska may see wind chills remain above zero, however these will still be single digit wind chills. Either way, a very frigid start to the day and those with travel plans this morning will want to dress appropriately.

Cloudy skies track in from the west throughout the day, and combined with the cold start this morning, will keep temperatures cold throughout the afternoon. Daytime highs are expected to remain in the low 20s across most of the region, however areas with more snow on the ground may only have highs reach into the teens.

Later this evening, an upper level low tracking southeast across the Pacific Northwest will help deepen a surface low and force it across the Plains. As this low tracks south of the region, another round of snow showers is expected across portions of southwest into central Nebraska. In general, this is expected to bring an inch or less of new snow accumulations, especially south of Highway 2. However, guidance has trended up slightly for southwest Nebraska, mainly for areas south of Interstate 80, where new accumulations may reach an inch and a half to two inches in locations. Given the expected temperatures and forecast soundings, expecting any precipitation with this system will remain snow. Snow is expected to taper off by the morning. Although accumulations are expected to remain light, this may lead to some slippery road conditions early Monday morning.

Speaking of Monday morning, overnight lows remain in the single digits across most of the region. This will bring another round of frigid wind chills across the region, with widespread sub-zero wind chills. Skies eventually clear Monday afternoon, which will help bring daytime highs into the 30s across most of western Nebraska and the Sandhills. Otherwise, after snow showers track out of the region, fairly quiet weather is expected Monday afternoon and evening.

LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/

Issued at 319 AM CST Sun Nov 30 2025

Temperatures continue to warm by Tuesday, with highs in the 40s across most the region. However, a cold front is expected to clip through the region on Tuesday night, bringing another shot of cold air and snow potential across northern Nebraska. The best chances for snow remain along Pine Ridge. Amounts remain uncertain at this time, but can't rule out an additional 1-2 inches across Pine Ridge and portions of northwest Nebraska. Behind the cold front, temperatures remain cold on Wednesday, with highs expected to be in the upper 20s to mid 30s. This will cause another cold night, with Wednesday's overnight temperatures mostly expected to drop into the single digits, and wind chills dropping again near to below zero into Thursday morning.

Late week, a slight warming pattern is expected, with highs potentially climbing back to near seasonal. Average highs for mid to late week are typically around the low to mid 40s, and current guidance suggests temperatures climb to the mid 40s. At this time, the forecast appears to remain dry across the region.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/

Issued at 1122 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

VFR conditions are expected the next 24 hours across western Nebraska including the KLBF and KVTN terminals. MVFR ceilings will linger across eastern portions of north central Nebraska overnight. An upper level system will approach the region Sunday afternoon, bringing broken high cloudiness the western Nebraska and VFR ceilings below 10K feet AGL Sunday evening. Light snow may move into southwest Nebraska Sunday evening. With confidence below average on timing and location, will not mention in the KLBF TAF attm.

LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.