Mar 26, 2023

NWS: Chance of snowfall returns to North Platte this week

Posted Mar 26, 2023 6:04 PM

North Platte Post

While North Platte dodged the snowstorm this weekend, the National Weather Service in North Platte is predicting wintry weather will return Sunday night.

The NWS said Imperial received 10 inches of snow, and Ogallala and Kearney had reports of 8 inches.

To start the work week, there is a 20 percent chance of overnight snow in Lincoln County, increasing to 40 percent to 60 percent through Monday night. The NWS said up to 2 inches of accumulation is possible.

The daytime high Monday is expected to be in the mid-30s, with the mercury beginning to tick up Tuesday. Highs Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid-40s, jumping to the low-60s by Thursday.

The next chance of precipitation in the long-term forecast is Thursday night, when there is a slight chance of rain showers.