Omaha, NE – A mild and dry start to Christmas week is forecast for eastern Nebraska, with temperatures climbing into the 50s Sunday and Monday before cooling midweek. Drivers should prepare for potential slick conditions Monday morning due to freezing drizzle during the early commute.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing drizzle is expected early Monday before temperatures warm into the mid-40s by afternoon. Calm winds and partly cloudy skies will keep the area dry through Christmas Eve on Tuesday. However, rain chances increase overnight Wednesday into Thursday as a frontal system moves through.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha
Monday: Morning freezing drizzle possible; high of 46°F, low of 27°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs near 44°F, low around 29°F.
Wednesday (Christmas): Partly sunny; high of 46°F with late-night rain possible.
Thursday: Rain likely; high of 46°F, low near 35°F.
Friday: Slight chance of rain; highs near 48°F.
Residents planning holiday travel should remain alert for changing weather conditions midweek, especially overnight Wednesday when rain could create slippery roads. While Christmas Day will remain dry, rainfall by Thursday may impact travel and outdoor plans.
Stay tuned to local updates for the latest forecasts and advisories. For now, take advantage of the dry weather early this week to prepare for the rain ahead.
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