Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12° N Lon: 100.67° W Elev: 2776 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 1 Apr 5:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

McPherson County

Today
Breezy, cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tonight
Rain. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Windy. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 30 mph.
Friday Night
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Saturday
Windy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.



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148 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026
 
 

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