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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 100.67°WElev: 2776ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

North Platte NE

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Platte NE
 41.13°N 100.76°W
Last Update:
4:38 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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