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

Ogallala, Searle Field Airport (KOGA)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 101.77°WElev: 3278ft.

Fair and Windy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 30 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 16 Jan 5:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Ogallala NE

High Wind Warning January 16, 05:37am until January 16, 05:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning January 16, 05:37am 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 -7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 47 °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
Mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 30 by 11am, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. 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 -7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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:
Ogallala NE
 41.14°N 101.72°W
5:28 am MST Jan 16, 2026
5am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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