North Platte, NE – Residents of North Platte can expect a blend of late-summer warmth and early fall cool-downs over the next several days. A stretch of warm temperatures will lead into a weekend cold front, bringing a noticeable drop in highs and lows and returning the area to more seasonable fall weather.
Tonight – Calm Skies with a Chance of Light Showers
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear, providing excellent conditions for stargazing. A weak disturbance passing north late tonight may bring a 20% chance of a brief shower after 4 a.m. Winds will be from the south-southeast at 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, keeping overnight lows around 57°F.
Wednesday – Pleasant and Mostly Sunny
Early morning sprinkles will quickly clear by sunrise, leaving a mostly sunny day. Highs will reach near 80°F, slightly above average for this time of year, with light southerly winds. Evening temperatures will cool to around 53°F under mostly clear skies as winds calm overnight.
Thursday & Friday – Late-Summer Warmth Peaks
High pressure builds in, bringing bright sunshine and warmer temperatures.
- Thursday: Highs in the mid-80s, overnight lows in the upper 50s.
- Friday: Temperatures could reach 87°F, near record highs, with lows in the low 60s.
Winds will remain light but turn more southeasterly, signaling changes ahead for the weekend.
Saturday – Transition to Fall
Saturday will start warm and mostly sunny, with a high near 85°F. However, evening changes are expected as a strong cold front approaches from the northwest, bringing increasing clouds, showers, and potential thunderstorms Saturday night. This front will usher in noticeably cooler air for Sunday.
Sunday – Fall Temperatures Arrive
After a week of warmth, Sunday brings a dramatic cool-down.
- Highs: Upper 60s
- Lows: Low to mid-40s
Most areas will remain dry, though a few lingering light showers are possible Sunday night. Residents may want to bring jackets or layers for the first time in weeks.
Early Next Week – Cool and Slightly Unsettled
The cooler pattern continues into Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s, nearly 20 degrees cooler than Friday. A slight chance of showers is possible, but widespread rain is not expected, according to the reports.
Are you ready for the first real taste of fall in North Platte? Share how you’re planning to enjoy the cooler weather this weekend in the comments below!
