Hastings, Nebraska –
A thick, gray layer of fog presses against the streets before sunrise, muting headlights and dampening fields as early travelers creep along reduced-visibility corridors. Conditions may feel calm, but drivers should use caution this morning as dense fog lingers, especially across central and south-central Nebraska where visibility may drop to a quarter mile.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m., covering communities from Greeley and Sherman to Hall, Hamilton, Adams, and Kearney counties. Patchy fog may shift quickly, creating pockets of sudden low visibility. Residents using U.S. 6, Highway 281, or local rural routes should keep speeds down and allow extra time for school and work travel.
As the fog lifts, Nebraska falls into a steady late-fall pattern with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 50s. Wednesday brings more calm weather, though areas of patchy fog may redevelop near daybreak. The air stays crisp, and the ground stays damp, giving an unmistakable November feel as Thanksgiving plans begin.
By Thursday, a subtle warm-to-cool shift begins. Clouds build, winds turn lighter, and models hint at a small rain chance by late in the day. While no winter system targets the region yet, these transitions often become early signs of winter’s edge. Farther north across the Plains, first snows have already arrived this month, underscoring how fast patterns can change.
Friday brings a stronger chance for rain, which could slow travel for those starting early holiday trips. Roads stay wet into the evening, though temperatures look mild enough to avoid any freezing concerns.
Five-Day Outlook for Hastings, Nebraska
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 57.
Thursday: Mostly sunny early, increasing clouds late, high near 56.
Friday: Chance of rain, high near 48.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 53.
Sunday: Sunny, high near 58.
