Scottsbluff, Nebraska – Residents across the Nebraska Panhandle can expect continued winter cold late next week, but current signals point to only limited snow chances, with no clear indication of a widespread or high-impact winter storm.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, western Nebraska remains under a colder-than-normal pattern from Saturday through the following Friday. While temperatures are expected to stay low, storm systems moving through the central Rockies and High Plains appear moisture-limited, keeping snowfall potential modest for the Panhandle.
In Scotts Bluff and Morrill counties, including Scottsbluff and Gering, light snow or flurries are possible at times, mainly during overnight or early morning periods. Any accumulation looks minimal, though brief slick spots could develop along Highway 26, Highway 71, and local roads during colder stretches.
Farther north, including Alliance and Box Butte County, cold and generally dry conditions are favored. Open terrain may allow gusty winds to combine with light snow, briefly reducing visibility on Highway 2 and rural roadways even if totals remain low.
Nebraska Department of Transportation officials advise drivers to remain alert for changing conditions, especially during early morning travel when temperatures are lowest. While significant snowfall is not anticipated at this time, updates may follow if storm tracks shift or moisture increases later next week.
