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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW)

Lat: 42.57°NLon: 100°WElev: 2579ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 5:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Johnstown NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSW Johnstown NE
 42.37°N 100.12°W
Last Update:
5:08 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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