Dry weather to continue this winter

La Nina’s winter precipitation expected to largely lean drier, according to latest models

Amy Hadachek
Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024

Winter weather outlook 1 Soil Moisture Oct 2024.png — Lack of rainfall and windy weather have intensified drought conditions through the Great Plains. This map shows many areas with less than 2% soil moisture.
Submitted image from Nebraska Extension

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After a couple of weeks of warm and dry conditions this fall, there is a chance for some precipitation in the second half of October. The longer-range winter forecast, however, could bring more warm and dry weather.

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Fire Safety During Harvest-I - 1 — Dry conditions have prompted fire safety warnings as farmers harvest fall crops.
Submitted image from Nebraska Extension

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Winter weather outlook 4 temp.gif — The winter temperature outlook says Nebraska and Kansas could see warmer-than-average temperatures to start off this winter.
Submitted image from NOAA

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Winter weather outlook 3 precipitation.gif — The forecast in the Great Plains calls for equal chances of above-normal, normal or below-normal precipitation in November, December and January.
Submitted image from NOAA

Freelance writer Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.