Nebraska and Iowa wake up to a sharp chill, with frost clinging to grass and car roofs across the Omaha metro as temperatures hover near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service, the frost advisory remains in place through 9 a.m., with lows dipping to around 32°F across Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, and Papillion.
This is part of a broader cool pattern across the central U.S., where below-average temperatures linger before a rapid spring warmup begins this weekend.
Sensitive plants face the biggest impact this morning. Frost can form quickly in low-lying yards, garden beds, and rural areas outside the city core. Early commuters along I-80 and Highway 75 may notice reduced visibility in pockets of cold air near river valleys, though roads remain dry.
Conditions shift quickly by late morning. Sunshine takes over, pushing highs near 60°F this afternoon. Winds increase slightly, helping dry out surfaces and improve travel conditions across the region.
Another brief cold dip arrives early Saturday morning. Patchy frost may redevelop before 8 a.m., especially in outlying areas west of Omaha and into eastern Nebraska.
By Sunday and Monday, a strong warming trend takes hold. Highs climb into the upper 70s Sunday and near 80°F Monday, marking a dramatic spring turnaround. Gusty winds may develop, but no severe storms are expected at this time.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Morning frost, then sunny, high near 69°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 77°F
Monday: Sunny and warm, high near 80°F
Tuesday: Slight rain chances, high near mid-60s
Wednesday: Spotty showers, high near low 60s
