Chimney Rock National Historic Site, NE

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This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 66000116 (Wikidata).
This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 66000116 (Wikidata).. Image by MPSharwood via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
54°F
High: 54° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBFF
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 44%
Tonight:Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday:Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 59°F. Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 85/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (7%). Light wind (15 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  91 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 59°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 74/100
Good for biking. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (7%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  86 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (7%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (49°F).

About Chimney Rock National Historic Site, NE

Chimney Rock National Historic Site is a Nebraska destination for an iconic Oregon Trail landmark and exposed high-plains visitor destination.

Make the Most of a Chimney Rock National Historic Site 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 Chimney Rock National Historic Site

  • 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:

  • Bayard
  • North Platte River
  • Scotts Bluff
  • Bridgeport
  • Courthouse and Jail Rocks
  • Oregon Trail corridor

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Chimney Rock National Historic Site day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Chimney Rock National Historic Site

☀
54°F
High: 54° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBFF
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 44%
Fri 🌫
59° 34°
0%
Sat ⛅
49° 34°
7%
Sun ☀
55° 32°
1%
Mon ☀
60° 33°
0%
Tue ⛅
57° 33°
1%
Wed 🌧
53° 33°
38%
Thu 🌧
53° --°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

59° Fri 49° Sat 55° Sun 60° Mon 57° Tue 53° Wed 53° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Fri 34° Sat 32° Sun 33° Mon 33° Tue 33° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 20 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 80 Wed 85 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:39 pm CST

Chimney Rock National Historic Site Weather by Season

Winter

Winter brings cold snaps, wind chill, snow, and icy roads around Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Services may be reduced, and exposed trails or rural roads can become icy even when snow cover is limited.

Spring

Spring at Chimney Rock National Historic Site 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 Chimney Rock National Historic Site 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. Carry extra water and fuel because services are limited.

Fall

Fall at Chimney Rock National Historic Site usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Account for hunting seasons, fire danger, remote-road conditions, and sudden Panhandle or Sandhills snow.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 47–51°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 30–45 inches, with upslope storms, drifting, and rapid melt.
  • 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.