An upper level system crossing the region will bring chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, with the best chances expected across south central Nebraska. A few storms could be strong to marginally severe. Thursday looks dry, bringing increased potential for critical fire weather conditions as high climb into the 80s and southerly winds gust near 30 MPH. A cold front moves through on Friday, bringing the next precipitation chances, which could switch over to snow for some locations. Expect gusty northerly winds behind this front, which last into Saturday.