Hastings, NE – Light snow and bitter cold will move into central and south-central Nebraska tonight, creating the potential for slick roads and dangerously cold wind chills by early Monday. Forecasters say that accumulating snow will begin between 7 p.m. and shortly after midnight, continuing through Monday morning before clearing from west to east.
According to the National Weather Service Hastings, snowfall amounts will range from a trace to just over 3 inches, with the greatest totals expected across southern portions of the forecast area—including communities near Beatrice, Concordia, Marysville, and Manhattan. Most other areas, including Kearney, Hastings, York, and Grand Island, are forecast to receive 1–2 inches.
Snowfall probabilities show the highest confidence in the south, where chances for at least 1 inch range from 70% to more than 85% in some counties. The probability of 2 inches or more remains highest along and south of the U.S. 36 corridor.
Light winds from the south at 5–10 mph will help limit blowing snow, but roadways may still become slick during the morning commute, especially untreated surfaces and rural highways. Snow is expected to taper off between 9 a.m. and noon Monday.
Temperatures will fall into the 10° to 17° range overnight, with wind chills dropping to –1° to 9°. The broader weekly outlook shows even colder mornings possible later this week, including single-digit lows and multiple mornings with subzero wind chills.
Drivers are urged to plan extra time for the Monday commute and monitor local conditions as roads may become coated with light snow during the early hours.
