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

Sidney, Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 102.99°WElev: 4311ft.

Fair and Breezy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Chappell NE

High Wind Warning January 16, 04:56am until January 16, 05:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning January 16, 04:56am until January 16, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a 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 28. 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: 28 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Very windy, with a northwest wind 35 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28. 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 12. Blustery, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chappell NE
 41.09°N 102.47°W
2:17 am MST Jan 16, 2026
4am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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