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December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Summary
Temperature Temperatures varied in the region. The highest temperatures were in northwestern and southcentral Colorado, western Wyoming, and central Kansas reaching temperatures 9°F to 12°F above normal. The lowest temperatures were in western South Dakota and northern North Dakota reaching temperatures of 9°F to 15°F. The highest temperatures were in southern and western Colorado, western…
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October 21-27, 2024 Summary
Temperature This week featured above normal temperatures for the entire region. The warmest regions were southeastern Kansas, eastern North Dakota, scattered spots of eastern and central South Dakota, and northeastern Nebraska reaching temperatures 9°F to 12°F above normal. Temperatures in southcentral Colorado reached 0°F to 3°F above normal. This week featured above maximum normal temperatures…
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February 2024 Climate Summary
Sunset in Western Kansas, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown February capped off a very typical El Niño pattern for the High Plains, with warmer temperatures and below normal precipitation across the northern portions of the region. These conditions this winter took a toll, with the impacts rearing their head in late February. Snow…
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January 2024 Climate Summary
View of Snowy Range in Wyoming, Photo Courtesy of Gavin Rush Regional Breakdown The run of scalding hot temperatures stretching back to September finally ended this month, and winter arrived with a vengeance. Temperatures dipped below zero, while wind chills plummeted. Several rounds of snow pushed through the southern portions of the region, but the…
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March 2023 Climate Summary
Thunderstorm over Lincoln, Nebraska, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown While snow continued to impact the northern states in March, precipitation was notably absent for much of the High Plains. Cooler temperatures helped with drought conditions; however, many places desperately need moisture this spring. As the significant drought affecting Kansas enters the second year,…