Nebraska and western Iowa wake up to a sharp, cold breeze sweeping across the Missouri River. Omaha sits near 25°F late this morning, and wind chills hover in the teens. Side streets and bridge decks can still hold slick spots where melting refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, skies turn partly sunny today with a high near 49°F. South winds increase to 8 to 10 mph before shifting northwest this afternoon. Roads should improve through midday as temperatures rise above freezing.
Changes arrive Wednesday. A chance of rain and snow develops between noon and 3 p.m., then rain becomes more likely later in the day. Highs reach near 47°F, keeping most main roads wet. By Wednesday night, colder air slips back in. Rain may mix with or change to light snow, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation. Minor accumulations are possible, especially on grassy surfaces and untreated roads.
Watch for a brief freeze-up late Wednesday night as lows fall near 26°F. That freeze-thaw pattern can create patchy black ice along I-80, I-480, and Highway 75 early Thursday.
Thursday rebounds nicely with sunshine and a high near 56°F. Friday surges to the upper 60s under mostly sunny skies, bringing strong spring vibes. Saturday cools back into the 40s with more clouds.
Looking into early next week, temperatures trend above seasonal averages across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Longer-range signals point toward a gradual warming pattern heading into the first days of March.
Are you seeing slick spots or just sunshine where you live? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska:
Today: Partly sunny, high 49°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 47°F.
Thursday: Sunny, high 56°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 67°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 44°F.
