A mild breeze pushes across the plains this morning, carrying the last calm warmth before a quick midweek cool-down. After a start in the upper 30s, temperatures climb into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies today, offering one more pleasant stretch before a fresh taste of December air returns.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, winds will strengthen late tonight and Wednesday, gusting 30–40 mph from the northwest as a fast-moving cold front sweeps through the region. Highs Wednesday will top out near 45°F, but temperatures are expected to tumble quickly by evening, dropping to the upper 20s overnight. Drivers along Highway 6, I-80, and local farm roads should anticipate reduced visibility from blowing dust or debris Wednesday afternoon.
By Thursday, calmer skies return, though the chill lingers. Highs struggle to reach mid-50s, and overnight lows fall to around 21°F — a sign winter is tightening its grip. Friday and Saturday bring dry, mostly sunny weather, with highs near 32°F Friday and rebounding slightly to 45°F by Sunday.
Long-range models suggest another Arctic surge may approach the Midwest between Dec. 14–17, possibly introducing snow chances to northern Nebraska and neighboring states. Travelers should monitor evolving conditions as holiday season travel begins to ramp up.
Five-Day Outlook (Hastings, NE)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F, low 33°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy and partly sunny, high 45°F, low 29°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 55°F, low 21°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 32°F, low 14°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 45°F.
