Mitchell, Nebraska Weather
Mitchell, Nebraska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County.
Full aviation weather for Mitchell is published on the Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF) page, 19 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Mitchell have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Mitchell: Torrington Municipal Airport (KTOR) 32 km
Conditions reported at KBFF describe the airfield itself. Weather 19 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mitchell specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mitchell, Nebraska
Mitchell lies in a wide, open expanse where the sky seems to possess an infinite reach, a vast canvas of blue punctuated by the occasional drift of clouds. It lies 76.1 miles north-east of Cheyenne, WY (from Cheyenne, WY: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Scottsbluff. The land here is a study in subtle topography, rolling gently under the immense prairie sky, its contours shaped by millennia of wind and water. To the west, the imposing silhouettes of Scotts Bluff and Gering Bluff rise like ancient sentinels, their rugged faces catching the sun and casting long shadows across the plains, a constant reminder of the geological forces that shaped this corner of Nebraska. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of cultivated fields and the faint sweetness of wild grasses. The story of Mitchell is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the North Platte River Valley, a ribbon of fertile land that has sustained life and livelihood for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant water, established a community that grew around the needs of farming and ranching. The local economy still thrives on these foundations, with vast fields of corn, sugar beets, and alfalfa stretching to the horizon, their vibrant greens and golds shimmering under the summer sun. Mitchell itself serves as a vital hub for this agricultural heartland, its businesses supporting the farmers and ranchers who are the backbone of the region. The presence of the Union Pacific Railroad, a vital artery for transporting goods, further underscores the town's enduring connection to the wider world, a practical thread weaving through the quiet, steady rhythm of daily life.
Live animated radar for Mitchell and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41.940244°N, 103.808557°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mitchell, Nebraska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mitchell, Nebraska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Mitchell includes coordinates 41.940244°N, 103.808557°W, situated in Scotts Bluff County. Telephone area code: 308. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
