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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Warmer temperatures will stick around Wednesday, with southwest Nebraska reaching the low 50s. A system will start to move in Thursday, bringing lower temperatures and chances of light snow to portions of the Sandhills and north central Nebraska. Accumulations of an inch or less is expected.