Rusty Dawkins
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Weather and the Huskers, in no particular order.
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.
Light snow mixed in with some light rain and freezing drizzle is possible Friday afternoon and evening. A little more in the way of accumulation in northeast Nebraska is possible.
January 2, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Light snow mixed in with some light rain and freezing drizzle is possible Friday afternoon and evening. A little more in the way of accumulation in northeast Nebraska is possible.
And just like that, we warm right back up!
December 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
And just like that, we warm right back up!
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Extended to go through 6pm Sunday, Dec 28, 2025.
Up to an inch of snow and a LOT of wind will create hazardous driving conditions this afternoon. Snow will come to an end early Sunday afternoon, but the blowing snow will continue through the afternoon.
Up to an inch of snow and a LOT of wind will create hazardous driving conditions this afternoon. Snow will come to an end early Sunday afternoon, but the blowing snow will continue through the afternoon.
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Extended to go through 6pm Sunday, Dec 28, 2025.
Up to an inch of snow and a LOT of wind will create hazardous driving conditions this afternoon. Snow will come to an end early Sunday afternoon, but the blowing snow will continue through the afternoon.
Up to an inch of snow and a LOT of wind will create hazardous driving conditions this afternoon. Snow will come to an end early Sunday afternoon, but the blowing snow will continue through the afternoon.
SNOW SQUALL WARNING: Through 12:45pm
In effect for Lancaster, Seward, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, Otoe, Butler, and Cass counties. Lincoln and Omaha are included.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and NW winds over 50 mph are leading to whiteout conditions.
In effect for Lancaster, Seward, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, Otoe, Butler, and Cass counties. Lincoln and Omaha are included.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and NW winds over 50 mph are leading to whiteout conditions.
December 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
SNOW SQUALL WARNING: Through 12:45pm
In effect for Lancaster, Seward, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, Otoe, Butler, and Cass counties. Lincoln and Omaha are included.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and NW winds over 50 mph are leading to whiteout conditions.
In effect for Lancaster, Seward, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, Otoe, Butler, and Cass counties. Lincoln and Omaha are included.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and NW winds over 50 mph are leading to whiteout conditions.
A HIGH WIND WARNING is in place for most of eastern Nebraska through Sunday night, Dec 28, 2025. Wind gusts around 60 mph will be possible.
December 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A HIGH WIND WARNING is in place for most of eastern Nebraska through Sunday night, Dec 28, 2025. Wind gusts around 60 mph will be possible.
A SNOW SQUALL WARNING is in place for Burt and Washington counties in eastern Nebraska into western Iowa through 11:15am Sunday, Dec 28, 2025.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds are creating whiteout conditions in this area. Travel is impossible in this area.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds are creating whiteout conditions in this area. Travel is impossible in this area.
December 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A SNOW SQUALL WARNING is in place for Burt and Washington counties in eastern Nebraska into western Iowa through 11:15am Sunday, Dec 28, 2025.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds are creating whiteout conditions in this area. Travel is impossible in this area.
Intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds are creating whiteout conditions in this area. Travel is impossible in this area.
Just after 9am and it's already cold and windy. Now here comes the snow.
December 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just after 9am and it's already cold and windy. Now here comes the snow.