Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

March 2026 Weather Summary for North Platte

March 2026 Weather Summary for Valentine

The Next 5 Days

March 2026 was the 3rd warmest March on record for North Platte. Precipitation was also well below normal and the all time record high temperature for March was set on March 21st at 94 degrees. This mark broke the previous March record high of 91 degrees set on March 16th, 2015.

A few morning showers linger in the east this morning, as sunshine returns to the much of the area this afternoon. Highs will warm to the mid 60s to low 70s west and southwest, with mid 40s to low 50s northeast. A low pressure system will move across the Northern Plains tonight through Friday night. This will bring a chance for light rain to northern Nebraska, with light snow possible Friday night across far northern Nebraska. This will also bring gusty northwest winds Friday and Saturday across the area, with gusts up to 35 mph. Sunday will be the warmest day, with highs in the 60s.

Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

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