Platte River near Cozad (South Channel)
15 mi- Level
- 4.7 ft
- Flow
- 1,840 cfs
Reading from Sat 8 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 9:35 PM CDT at KLXN
Overcast and 44°7°, rain tomorrow ~12–6 PM (90%).
Today: low 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°), high 66°19° (likely 65°18° to 66°19°).
Now 44°7°
Cloudy · Feels like 39°4°
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 30%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 89% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Showers | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 30%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 30%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 89% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Drizzle | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 39°4° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 39°4° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 39°4° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 93% | 93% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°) | 35°2° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 100% | 97% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°) | 34°1° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 100% | 90% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Showers | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 44°7°) | 35°2° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 100% | 87% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Showers | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°) | 39°4° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 100% | 88% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Showers | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°) | 44°7° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 100% | 88% | 0 |
| Sun 11a | Showers | 49°9° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 100% | 93% | 1 |
| Sun 12p | Showers | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 53°12°) | 51°11° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 96% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 1p | Showers | 52°11° (likely 48°9° to 55°13°) | 52°11° | 50%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 96% | 80% | 1 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 49°9° to 57°14°) | 54°12° | 60%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 93% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 55°13° | 70%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 93% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 4p | Drizzle | 56°13° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°) | 56°13° | 80%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 93% | 99% | 1 |
| Sun 5p | Drizzle | 56°13° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 56°13° | 70%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 6p | Drizzle | 57°14° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 70%, 0.19 in4.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 90% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Rain | 56°13° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 56°13° | 60%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Drizzle | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 70%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 96% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Drizzle | 54°12° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 54°12° | 80%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 53°12° | 90%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Rain | 53°12° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 53°12° | 80%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Drizzle | 52°11° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 52°11° | 70%, 0.44 in11 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Showers | 52°11° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 52°11° | 60%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Rain | 52°11° (likely 51°11° to 57°14°) | 52°11° | 60%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Rain | 52°11° (likely 51°11° to 57°14°) | 52°11° | 60%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Rain | 52°11° (likely 51°11° to 57°14°) | 52°11° | 60%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Rain | 51°11° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 51°11° | 70%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Rain | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 45°7° | 80%, 0.25 in6.4 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Showers | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 57°14°) | 45°7° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Showers | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 57°14°) | 41°5° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Showers | 51°11° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 51°11° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 96% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Showers | 54°12° (likely 51°11° to 58°14°) | 54°12° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 11a | Showers | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 59°15°) | 55°13° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 100% | 99% | 1 |
| Mon 12p | Showers | 57°14° (likely 49°9° to 60°16°) | 57°14° | 90%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 93% | 99% | 3 |
| Mon 1p | Cloudy | 58°14° (likely 47°8° to 61°16°) | 58°14° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 90% | 99% | 1 |
| Mon 2p | Showers | 59°15° (likely 46°8° to 60°16°) | 59°15° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SSW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 83% | 79% | 1 |
| Mon 3p | Cloudy | 59°15° (likely 46°8° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 80% | 97% | 1 |
| Mon 4p | Cloudy | 60°16° (likely 46°8° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 75% | 95% | 1 |
| Mon 5p | Showers | 58°14° (likely 46°8° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from WNW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 75% | 62% | 2 |
| Mon 6p | Showers | 56°13° (likely 45°7° to 56°13°) | 56°13° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 20 mph31 km/h | 77% | 57% | 1 |
| Mon 7p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 44°7° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 77% | 46% | 0 |
| Mon 8p | Clear | 50°10° (likely 43°6° to 51°11°) | 47°8° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from NNW, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 86% | 25% | 0 |
| Mon 9p | Partly cloudy | 47°8° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 89% | 49% | 0 |
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.11 in2.8 mm
Official NWS forecast
Tonight: Scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.11 in2.8 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
80% chance · 0.97 in25 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
90% chance · 2.4 in61 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
70% chance · 1.7 in43 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers likely before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
90% chance · 0.6 in15 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
90% chance · 0.17 in4.3 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Night: Rain showers likely before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Best day outdoors this week: the one dry, mild day the forecasts agree on (high 67°19°).
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.21 in5.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.11 in2.7 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.01 in0.4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.03 in0.9 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
79% chance of rain, high 66°, low 39°.
76% chance of rain, high 58°, low 46°, cooling off.
87% chance of rain, high 62°, low 33°, warming up.
Highs 60–70°; chance of precipitation on Saturday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GID) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Reading from Sat 8 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 8 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 7:45 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 8:45 PM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 79% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 5 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 42°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 6°3° warmer than typical.
On average 8°5° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Farnam weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 8:02 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 98% cover).
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing