The morning sky over south-central Nebraska glows faintly amber, calm for now — but big temperature swings lie ahead. After a few breezy, mild days, Hastings and surrounding towns are in for a sharp drop into freezing territory before the weekend wraps up.
Today brings another stretch of sunshine and unseasonable warmth, with highs near 65°F and west-northwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. By Saturday, southerly breezes return, helping push highs close to 56°F, but by evening the wind flips north, ushering in a cold blast from the Plains.
Sunday morning will bite back — lows near 17°F mark the coldest air of the season so far. That freeze could end any lingering late-season growth and make for icy car windshields before sunrise. Gardeners should finish clearing or covering plants today, and anyone with livestock or outdoor plumbing should plan for protection against the freeze.
After the brief chill, warmer weather rebuilds quickly. Monday climbs back into the mid-40s under bright skies, and Veterans Day looks mild and dry with highs near 68°F. Midweek brings another warm stretch, with temperatures returning to the lower 80s by Thursday — a full rebound after the weekend cold snap.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Hastings, NE
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High 56°F. Low 22°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, crisp, and cold. High 37°F. Low 17°F.
- Monday: Sunny and calm. High 45°F. Low 34°F.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny, pleasant. High 68°F. Low 38°F.
- Wednesday: Warm, sunny stretch continues. High 82°F.
