Platte River State Park, NE

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Stitched photographic panorama of the Platte River, taken from oberservation tower in Platte River State Park, Nebraska
Stitched photographic panorama of the Platte River, taken from oberservation tower in Platte River State Park, Nebraska. Image by MONGO via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
38°F
High: 45° | Low: 25°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KMLE
Observed at: 8:15 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 80%
Today:Sunny. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 2 mph.
Friday:Sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  77 /100

Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 44°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 24°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (24°F).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 44°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 24°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (24°F).

⛺ Camping

Good
  80 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 44°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 24°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (24°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 44°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 24°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (24°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Fair
  64 /100

Ideal conditions for sledding / snowshoeing. Comfortable temperature (high near 44°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for sledding / snowshoeing. Comfortable temperature (high near 24°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park is a Nebraska destination for wooded Platte River bluffs, waterfall trails, cabins, and camping.

Make the Most of a Platte River State Park Day

Match the route, launch, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, severe-weather potential, temperature, water, smoke, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Platte River State Park

  • Check official park, refuge, river, road, fire, and facility notices before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed prairie, bluff, forest, or badlands terrain becomes unsafe in lightning, hail, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Expect fast-changing thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and powerful wind during Nebraska’s severe-weather season.
  • Carry water, sun protection, layers, navigation, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Louisville
  • South Bend
  • Platte River
  • Stone Creek Falls
  • Mahoney State Park
  • Schramm Park

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Platte River State Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Platte River State Park

☁
38°F
High: 45° | Low: 25°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KMLE
Observed at: 8:15 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 80%
Thu ☀
45° 25°
9%
Fri ☀
44° 23°
0%
Sat ⛅
45° 32°
0%
Sun ⛅
47° 32°
4%
Mon ☀
52° 36°
0%
Tue ⛅
55° 44°
0%
Wed 🌧
57° 47°
23%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

45° Thu 44° Fri 45° Sat 47° Sun 52° Mon 55° Tue 57° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

25° Thu 23° Fri 32° Sat 32° Sun 36° Mon 44° Tue 47° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 80 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:27 pm CST

Platte River State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter brings cold snaps, wind chill, snow, and icy roads around Platte River State Park. Confirm grooming, access, and locally verified ice conditions before the listed winter activities; no forecast proves ice is safe.

Spring

Spring at Platte River State Park is changeable, with strong wind, thunderstorms, muddy access, and rapid temperature swings. Trails and unpaved roads can remain soft after rain or late snow.

Summer

Summer at Platte River State Park brings the broadest access, along with heat, lightning, hail, severe storms, and intense sun. Start exposed outings early and keep a storm-safe retreat within reach. Eastern humidity can raise heat stress.

Fall

Fall at Platte River State Park usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Watch for hunting activity, wet leaves, early ice, and changing campground services.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 50–53°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 25–35 inches; snow cover is intermittent and wooded slopes can stay icy.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late spring and early summer usually bring the most precipitation and severe-storm exposure.
  • Driest season: late fall and winter are generally driest, though snow and upslope events vary by region.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October for the main warm-season activities, with winter outings limited to verified access, snow, and ice conditions.