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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW)

Lat: 42.57°NLon: 100°WElev: 2579ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 9 Jan 8:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Sparks NE

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Sparks NE
 42.87°N 100.09°W
Last Update:
8:54 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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