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Lincoln, Nebraska – Winter may not be finished shaping conditions across Nebraska, as Groundhog Day tradition and long-range climate signals both point toward a delayed transition into spring. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter and pushing expectations for a dependable warm-up closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, Nebraska is placed in an “equal chances” category for temperatures from February through April. That outlook keeps late-season cold snaps, strong temperature swings, and periodic snow events in play statewide. Eastern Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont, could still see snow or mixed precipitation into March, while central and western areas may experience sharp shifts between cold air and brief warmups driven by passing systems…