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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 >

Current conditions at

Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW)

Lat: 42.57°NLon: 100°WElev: 2579ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 27 Jan 5:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Elsmere NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Elsmere NE
 42.27°N 99.85°W
Last Update:
5:42 pm CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 3, 2026
 
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