Rusty Dawkins
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Weather and the Huskers, in no particular order.
Not quite as warm on Friday. Still a pretty nice February day, though!
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Not quite as warm on Friday. Still a pretty nice February day, though!
RECORD HIGHS! Feb 5, 2026
A bunch of towns and cities in Nebraska have brand new record highs for February 5th!
A bunch of towns and cities in Nebraska have brand new record highs for February 5th!
February 6, 2026 at 2:36 AM
RECORD HIGHS! Feb 5, 2026
A bunch of towns and cities in Nebraska have brand new record highs for February 5th!
A bunch of towns and cities in Nebraska have brand new record highs for February 5th!
Not sure which is harder to believe. That it's going to be so warm or that Valentine's Day is only 10 days away!
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Not sure which is harder to believe. That it's going to be so warm or that Valentine's Day is only 10 days away!
For Wednesday, Feb 4th: Some light snow showers are possible on and off on Wednesday. This isn't expected to amount to much and some drizzle/freezing drizzle may mix in.
Untreated surfaces may get a little slick in spots but it shouldn't be widespread.
Untreated surfaces may get a little slick in spots but it shouldn't be widespread.
February 4, 2026 at 2:47 AM
For Wednesday, Feb 4th: Some light snow showers are possible on and off on Wednesday. This isn't expected to amount to much and some drizzle/freezing drizzle may mix in.
Untreated surfaces may get a little slick in spots but it shouldn't be widespread.
Untreated surfaces may get a little slick in spots but it shouldn't be widespread.
Light snow possible Tuesday. Near normal temperatures to the east, much warmer west.
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Light snow possible Tuesday. Near normal temperatures to the east, much warmer west.
Snow moves from west to east Saturday. Will be in eastern Nebraska by late afternoon into the evening. Not a lot of snow with this one.
January 31, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Snow moves from west to east Saturday. Will be in eastern Nebraska by late afternoon into the evening. Not a lot of snow with this one.
Teens for highs on Friday, but the wind chill will have a bite to it. Brrrr!
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Teens for highs on Friday, but the wind chill will have a bite to it. Brrrr!
The Extreme Cold Watch has expanded and now includes north central and northeast Nebraska. Wind chills may drop to 30 below zero in the watch area late Thursday into Friday. Hypothermia and frost bite can happen very quickly in conditions like this.
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The Extreme Cold Watch has expanded and now includes north central and northeast Nebraska. Wind chills may drop to 30 below zero in the watch area late Thursday into Friday. Hypothermia and frost bite can happen very quickly in conditions like this.
Not looking forward to Thursday night through Sunday in Lincoln. Hope we get some moisture, though!
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Not looking forward to Thursday night through Sunday in Lincoln. Hope we get some moisture, though!
Near normal temps in eastern Nebraska Tuesday. Warmer to the west. A few flurries possible in eastern Nebraska in the afternoon.
January 20, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Near normal temps in eastern Nebraska Tuesday. Warmer to the west. A few flurries possible in eastern Nebraska in the afternoon.
A Snow Squall Warning is in place for Brown, Rock, and Keya Paha counties through noon today. Heavy snow and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph are likely in this area. Visibility will be quickly reduced making travel difficult to impossible. The storm is moving southeast at 30 mph.
January 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A Snow Squall Warning is in place for Brown, Rock, and Keya Paha counties through noon today. Heavy snow and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph are likely in this area. Visibility will be quickly reduced making travel difficult to impossible. The storm is moving southeast at 30 mph.
WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES: Sunday, Jan 18th.
A Wind Advisory is in place for much of eastern Nebraska. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the O'Neill and Sioux City area. And a High Wind Warning is in place for parts of the panhandle.
A Wind Advisory is in place for much of eastern Nebraska. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the O'Neill and Sioux City area. And a High Wind Warning is in place for parts of the panhandle.
January 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES: Sunday, Jan 18th.
A Wind Advisory is in place for much of eastern Nebraska. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the O'Neill and Sioux City area. And a High Wind Warning is in place for parts of the panhandle.
A Wind Advisory is in place for much of eastern Nebraska. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the O'Neill and Sioux City area. And a High Wind Warning is in place for parts of the panhandle.
A Snow Squall Warning is in place for Lancaster, Otoe, and Cass counties through 930pm. This includes the city of Lincoln.
Intense bursts of snow and high wind will lead to quick whiteout conditions and dangerous travel conditions. This storm is moving southeast at 35 mph.
Intense bursts of snow and high wind will lead to quick whiteout conditions and dangerous travel conditions. This storm is moving southeast at 35 mph.
January 17, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A Snow Squall Warning is in place for Lancaster, Otoe, and Cass counties through 930pm. This includes the city of Lincoln.
Intense bursts of snow and high wind will lead to quick whiteout conditions and dangerous travel conditions. This storm is moving southeast at 35 mph.
Intense bursts of snow and high wind will lead to quick whiteout conditions and dangerous travel conditions. This storm is moving southeast at 35 mph.
Snow squalls are possible for much of the state Fri into early Sat, with an area through central Neb that is more likely to see them.
Snow squalls are intense bursts of snow/wind that are short in duration. They create whiteouts and rapidly deteriorate road conditions.
Snow squalls are intense bursts of snow/wind that are short in duration. They create whiteouts and rapidly deteriorate road conditions.
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Snow squalls are possible for much of the state Fri into early Sat, with an area through central Neb that is more likely to see them.
Snow squalls are intense bursts of snow/wind that are short in duration. They create whiteouts and rapidly deteriorate road conditions.
Snow squalls are intense bursts of snow/wind that are short in duration. They create whiteouts and rapidly deteriorate road conditions.
ROAD CONDITIONS, 10:15am, Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Some spots across Nebraska are seeing snow, blowing snow, low visibility, and slick roads. As expected, it's hit and miss, so if you have to travel, be ready for quick bursts of snow and a LOT of wind!
Some spots across Nebraska are seeing snow, blowing snow, low visibility, and slick roads. As expected, it's hit and miss, so if you have to travel, be ready for quick bursts of snow and a LOT of wind!
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
ROAD CONDITIONS, 10:15am, Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Some spots across Nebraska are seeing snow, blowing snow, low visibility, and slick roads. As expected, it's hit and miss, so if you have to travel, be ready for quick bursts of snow and a LOT of wind!
Some spots across Nebraska are seeing snow, blowing snow, low visibility, and slick roads. As expected, it's hit and miss, so if you have to travel, be ready for quick bursts of snow and a LOT of wind!
BLOWING SNOW: Friday, 730am, Jan 16th
Light snow is falling across parts of the state this Friday morning. With wind gusts out of the northwest at 30 to 60 mph today, this snow will likely be blowing sideways at times. Low visibilities and slick roads are possible through Friday.
Light snow is falling across parts of the state this Friday morning. With wind gusts out of the northwest at 30 to 60 mph today, this snow will likely be blowing sideways at times. Low visibilities and slick roads are possible through Friday.
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM
BLOWING SNOW: Friday, 730am, Jan 16th
Light snow is falling across parts of the state this Friday morning. With wind gusts out of the northwest at 30 to 60 mph today, this snow will likely be blowing sideways at times. Low visibilities and slick roads are possible through Friday.
Light snow is falling across parts of the state this Friday morning. With wind gusts out of the northwest at 30 to 60 mph today, this snow will likely be blowing sideways at times. Low visibilities and slick roads are possible through Friday.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Though Friday, 6pm, Jan 16th
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of northern Nebraska through Friday evening. Wind gusts nearing 65 mph and around an inch of snow will create very difficult travel conditions.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of northern Nebraska through Friday evening. Wind gusts nearing 65 mph and around an inch of snow will create very difficult travel conditions.
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Though Friday, 6pm, Jan 16th
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of northern Nebraska through Friday evening. Wind gusts nearing 65 mph and around an inch of snow will create very difficult travel conditions.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of northern Nebraska through Friday evening. Wind gusts nearing 65 mph and around an inch of snow will create very difficult travel conditions.
Not a lot of snow is expected Friday, but what snow we get late morning through the afternoon will be blowing sideways. Visibility drops to zero quickly with all this wind and snow showers pushing through. The wind will be out of the northwest at 20-40 mph, gusting up to 60mph.
January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Not a lot of snow is expected Friday, but what snow we get late morning through the afternoon will be blowing sideways. Visibility drops to zero quickly with all this wind and snow showers pushing through. The wind will be out of the northwest at 20-40 mph, gusting up to 60mph.
Breezy but mild for Thursday. Could be worse, I guess!
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Breezy but mild for Thursday. Could be worse, I guess!
Windy and colder Wednesday. Woo hoo. January is back.
January 14, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Windy and colder Wednesday. Woo hoo. January is back.
Near normal temps for Friday across the state. Might see some flurries Friday night, too.
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Near normal temps for Friday across the state. Might see some flurries Friday night, too.
We'll see rain most of the day Thursday, then it changes to snow after sunset in Lincoln. Been a while!
January 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
We'll see rain most of the day Thursday, then it changes to snow after sunset in Lincoln. Been a while!
Something different each day in Lincoln!
January 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Something different each day in Lincoln!
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: Through Tuesday morning, January 6th.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for eastern Nebraska through early Tuesday morning. Visibility may drop to less than a mile in spots.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for eastern Nebraska through early Tuesday morning. Visibility may drop to less than a mile in spots.
January 6, 2026 at 3:32 AM
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: Through Tuesday morning, January 6th.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for eastern Nebraska through early Tuesday morning. Visibility may drop to less than a mile in spots.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for eastern Nebraska through early Tuesday morning. Visibility may drop to less than a mile in spots.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place form parts of Nebraska from early Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Light snow up to an inch and light freezing rain/drizzle will be possible.
Travel will be difficult in this area Friday afternoon and evening.
Travel will be difficult in this area Friday afternoon and evening.
January 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place form parts of Nebraska from early Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Light snow up to an inch and light freezing rain/drizzle will be possible.
Travel will be difficult in this area Friday afternoon and evening.
Travel will be difficult in this area Friday afternoon and evening.