Lincoln Thursday weather forecast, rain possible

LINCOLN, Nebraska – On Thursday, the majority of Nebraska and Northern Kansas are likely to experience a wide range of different types of precipitation. It’s possible for there to be a dusting of snow and ice. Be ready for slippery conditions on any untreated surface, including roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, especially if you’re driving. After a chilly Thursday, the weather calls for a little warming trend to continue through Friday and into the weekend.

On Thursday, a storm system will sweep over the region, bringing a variety of precipitation types with it. There is the potential for a wide range of precipitation types, including freezing drizzle, drizzle, freezing rain, rain, sleet, and snow. The majority of precipitation should fall in Nebraska’s north central and western regions. It is likely that the wintry mix will change into snow in the northeastern and south central parts of Nebraska. Early in the morning, there is a possibility that parts of southeastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas may experience a wintry mix, which will transition into rain primarily by late morning and afternoon. After that, there is a chance that snow or wintry mix will resume on Thursday evening. It appears like the area will receive snowfall accumulations of anywhere from a trace to 3 inches. The amount of ice that could accumulate could be anywhere from a trace to 0.15 inches. Be aware that the conditions may be slick. On Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Nebraska and a portion of Northern Kansas. The winds will be coming from the east and the northeast at 5 to 15 miles per hour. Temperatures at the daytime highs should be in the low 30s to low 40s.

Friday looks to be partly to mostly cloudy. There could be some lingering wintry mix or snow early Friday, otherwise the day should be dry. High temperatures look to be in the 30s and 40s for most of the area.

The sky will be mostly cloudy to partly cloudy on Saturday, but it looks like Sunday will be mostly sunny. The warmest temperatures are expected to be found in the southwestern part of Nebraska, where high temperatures should range from the upper 30s to the low 50s. There is potential for yet another storm system to impact the region Monday through Wednesday of the following week. At this time, there is a chance that it will rain or snow. It ought to be breezy, and possibly even windy as well.