Nebraska wakes to a sharp winter bite this morning, where frost coats windshields and exhaust clouds linger over quiet streets. The cold feels dry and cutting, especially before sunrise across central Nebraska.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, cold conditions remain in place today, with temperatures starting in the teens before climbing into the low 40s by afternoon. Increasing clouds signal a pattern shift, as multiple weak systems bring intermittent snow chances from Thursday through the weekend.
Today stays dry, though the warming trend is brief. Tonight turns colder again, with lows dropping into the teens. Any moisture on roads may refreeze after sunset, creating slick spots for early travel.
Thursday introduces the first snow chance. Light snow may develop during the afternoon and evening, though accumulations remain minimal. Even a dusting could affect untreated roads, especially with temperatures hovering near freezing. Winds stay light, but cold pavement increases the risk of flash freezing.
Snow chances continue into Thursday night and again Friday, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours. While widespread heavy snow is not expected, repeated light snow events can quietly stack impacts. Highs Friday struggle to reach the upper teens, keeping conditions firmly wintry.
Friday night delivers the coldest stretch of the period. Lows fall below zero in spots, stressing vehicles, pipes, and exposed infrastructure. Saturday remains cold with another chance for light snow during the afternoon. Any accumulation may linger due to limited melting.
Sunday offers improvement. Sunshine returns and highs rebound into the 40s, finally easing travel concerns. Looking ahead, temperatures trend above normal into early next week, even as occasional snow chances linger across the Plains.
Drivers should plan extra time during snow windows and remain alert for icy patches after dark. Seeing snowflakes or slick roads near Hastings? Share what conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Hastings, Nebraska
- Today: Increasing clouds, chilly start, highs near 42°
- Thursday: Chance of light snow, colder, highs near 29°
- Friday: Spotty snow chances, very cold, highs near 19°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, chance of snow late, highs near 23°
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, milder, highs near 43°
