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Weather watchers: Expanding Mesonet network stands to change the forecast

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023

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The new weather stations are 10 meters tall, as shown at this Mesonet location near Orchard, Neb.

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The Opal, S.D., area received its first major snow of the season Oct. 26, accumulating 3-4 inches.

Submitted photo by Heather Senn

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Kristen Sindelar

Torrential rainfall coupled with snowfall and frozen ground can generate the perfect storm.

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Martey Stewart cattle — Dixon, Nebraska, rancher Martey Stewart walks through his cattle yard, left muddied from April flooding.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.