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Nebraska Weather: Hastings Thanksgiving Travel Rain or Snow? Heavy Rain Chances Arrive Nov. 2
HASTINGS, Nebraska – A wet start to November will bring several rounds of showers to Hastings, with rain chances reaching 70% Saturday and 100% Sunday night into Monday. Thunderstorms are also possibl
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-31T08:32:36.009Z
HASTINGS, Nebraska – A wet start to November will bring several rounds of showers to Hastings, with rain chances reaching 70% Saturday and 100% Sunday night into Monday. Thunderstorms are also possible before conditions turn drier by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The unsettled weather arrives as Nebraska residents begin looking ahead to Thanksgiving holiday travel from Nov. 14 27, although the available forecast does not yet establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Hastings during that period.
Nebraska Weather: Hastings Faces 100% Rain Chance Monday Saturday, Oct. 31, brings cloudy skies and showers likely, mainly after 10 a.m. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 59 degrees, with a 70% chance of precipitation.
South southeast winds around 10 mph could gust to 25 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain below one tenth of an inch.
Saturday night brings a 50% chance of showers before 4 a.m., with temperatures falling to around 52 degrees.
Sunday, Nov. 1, remains mostly cloudy with a high near 62 degrees. A slight chance of drizzle develops after 1 p.m., with south southeast winds gusting to 20 mph.
Rain chances increase sharply Sunday night. Showers are expected after 1 a.m., with a thunderstorm also possible. The precipitation chance reaches 100%, with overnight temperatures around 56 degrees.
Rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter of an inch are forecast Sunday night, except potentially higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Monday, Nov. 2, brings the wettest forecast period, with showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day. The precipitation chance remains at 100%, with a high near 69 degrees.
The National Weather Service indicates new rainfall amounts around one quarter of an inch are possible Monday.
Showers remain likely Monday night, with a 70% precipitation chance and temperatures falling to around 45 degrees.
Tuesday brings additional showers, mainly before 1 p.m., with a 60% precipitation chance and a cooler high near 53 degrees.
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Nov. 14 27: Rain or Snow in Nebraska? The early November rainfall comes ahead of Thanksgiving holiday travel, when changing temperatures and precipitation can become important considerations for motorists.
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, Nov. 26, but the available National Weather Service forecast for Hastings extends only through Friday, Nov. 6.
That means the forecast does not establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Hastings during the Nov. 14 27 holiday travel window.
No snowfall accumulation forecast or winter weather alert is included in the supplied information.
The early week rainfall and subsequent cooling should not be interpreted as evidence of a winter storm later in November.
Hastings Five Day Weather Forecast Sunday, Nov. 1: Mostly cloudy, high near 62°F, with a slight chance of drizzle. Showers and a possible thunderstorm overnight, low around 56°F, with a 100% precipitation chance. Monday, Nov. 2: Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 69°F, with a 100% precipitation chance. Showers likely overnight, low around 45°F. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m., high near 53°F, with a 60% precipitation chance. Partly cloudy overnight, low around 38°F. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Sunny, high near 57°F. Mostly clear overnight, low around 39°F. Thursday, Nov. 5: Mostly sunny, high near 58°F. Mostly clear overnight, low around 39°F. By Wednesday, Hastings is expected to return to sunshine and highs in the upper 50s, with mostly dry conditions continuing through Friday. Thanksgiving travelers will need updated forecasts before specific rain or snow risks can be assessed for the holiday period.