Nebraska and western Iowa are stepping into a dramatic weather swing, with dry grass, gusty winds, and near-70-degree warmth raising fire concerns this morning. In Omaha, temperatures sit near 32 degrees under a few clouds, but a sharp warmup is already underway.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, a Red Flag Warning runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. across parts of northeast Nebraska due to low humidity and gusty winds. Highs in Omaha surge to 68 degrees, with south winds shifting northwest and gusting up to 26 mph. Any spark could spread quickly. Avoid outdoor burning and secure trailer chains.
Tonight cools to around 31 degrees under mostly clear skies. Saturday stays sunny but noticeably cooler, with highs near 49 and northeast winds gusting to 18 mph. The larger shift arrives Sunday.
Snow becomes likely Sunday afternoon, with a 50 to 70 percent chance of precipitation. Highs reach only 36 degrees. Minor accumulations are possible across Douglas and Sarpy counties. Even light snow near freezing can coat bridges along I-80 and I-29.
Temperatures tumble to 23 degrees Sunday night. That drop creates flash-freeze potential if slush develops earlier in the day. Plan extra travel time into early Monday.
Monday remains mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain or snow and highs near 40. Rain becomes likely Monday night, followed by additional rain chances Tuesday with highs in the mid-40s.
Looking ahead, early March starts chilly, but the 6–10 day outlook hints at moderating temperatures returning by mid to late week. Spring warmth may try to rebuild across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Are you preparing for fire danger today or watching that snow chance for Sunday?
Five Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska–Iowa:
Today: Sunny, high 68.
Saturday: Sunny, high 49.
Sunday: Chance of snow, high 36.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain/snow chance, high 40.
Tuesday: Chance of rain, high 46.
