OMAHA, NE — A blanket of low gray cloud and freezing fog clings to the metro this morning, setting up a slippery and uncertain start to the weekend across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley warns that fog and a wintry mix could impact travel through Sunday morning, with light snow accumulations of up to one inch possible across the area.
Drivers along I-80 and I-29 should prepare for visibility below half a mile at times, especially south of the Platte River and through Council Bluffs. Pavement may quickly ice as temperatures hover near 29°F, creating patchy slick spots during the early morning hours.
The wintry mix transitions to light snow by midday Sunday, tapering by late afternoon as colder, drier air settles in. Winds shift northwest, ushering in lows in the teens Sunday night with a crisp, frosty start to Monday. Sunshine returns briefly to open the new week, though highs stay near 35°F — a typical December chill for the Heartland.
Meteorologists note that long-range models hint at a stronger clipper system mid-December (Dec. 11–17), capable of producing widespread Midwest snow as holiday travel ramps up. Early hints suggest accumulation potential along the northern Plains into the Great Lakes — something to watch closely in the days ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Omaha–Council Bluffs:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 36°F.
- Sunday: Patchy fog, light snow chance, high 30°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 35°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 46°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 39°F.
