Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McCook, McCook Municipal Airport (KMCK)

Lat: 40.2°NLon: 100.59°WElev: 2579ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SW Maywood NE

High Wind Warning January 16, 04:50am until January 16, 06:00pm
Red Flag Warning January 16, 12:00pm until January 16, 06:00pm
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High Wind Warning
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning January 16, 04:50am until January 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Very Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a north northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Very windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a north northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SW Maywood NE
 40.58°N 100.76°W
3:17 am CST Jan 16, 2026
4am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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