Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Falls City, Brenner Field Airport (KFNB)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 95.59°WElev: 984ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	30.50 in (1034.6 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	11°F (-12°C)
Last update	29 Dec 4:53 pm CST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Preston NE

Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

Preston NE
40.03°N 95.52°W (Elev. 951 ft)

3:56 pm CST Dec 29, 2025

Forecast Valid:

5pm CST Dec 29, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026

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