Nebraska — Headlights glow in a thin gray haze as drivers ease onto early-morning roads across south-central Nebraska. Fog forms quietly, but it can change travel conditions fast.
Patchy fog is possible early today across areas west of Highway 281, including around Hastings. Visibility may briefly drop to one mile or less, especially in low-lying areas and open farmland. Roads can look clear until headlights suddenly flatten against the fog. Slow down and leave extra distance if traveling early.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, fog remains the primary concern this morning. The broader risk for widespread hazardous weather remains low today and tonight, but localized impacts matter most during the morning drive.
As fog lifts by mid-morning, conditions improve quickly. Sunshine breaks through, and temperatures surge well above normal for February. Highs reach the mid-50s, aided by a south-southwest breeze gusting near 30 mph. It will feel more like late March than winter by afternoon.
Tonight stays quiet. Clouds thin, winds ease, and lows settle near 32 degrees. No icing is expected, but damp ground may cool quickly after sunset.
Sunday continues the warming trend. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the mid-60s. By Monday, Hastings pushes near 70 degrees, marking a dramatic swing from recent winter cold. It’s a classic February thaw, driven by a strong ridge over the central Plains.
Midweek brings some moderation. Cooler air returns Tuesday, with highs near 50, followed by small rain chances Wednesday into Thursday. No snow signals appear in the immediate pattern.
Looking into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures remain favored across Nebraska, hinting that springlike stretches may outnumber winter setbacks for now.
Driving early this morning? Did fog slow you down or stay patchy near your neighborhood?
Five-Day Weather for Hastings, Nebraska
- Today: Patchy morning fog, then sunny and breezy. High near 54.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low near 32.
- Sunday: Sunny. High near 64.
- Monday: Sunny and warm. High near 71.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cooler. High near 50.
