Nebraska – Snow begins to drift across open fields and city streets this morning, pushed sideways by brisk northwest winds. Visibility drops quickly during heavier bursts, and pavement turns slick even where snowfall looks light. Conditions feel deceptively manageable, but travel risks increase fast once snow and wind combine.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, snow showers develop early today and continue at times through the day and evening. Most areas see under an inch, but localized bands could produce 2 to 3 inches. Northwest winds gust near 35 mph, creating blowing snow and brief whiteout conditions.
Across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro, drivers on I-80, I-29, and Highway 75 should expect rapid visibility changes. Light snow can still coat roads quickly, especially on bridges and elevated ramps. High-profile vehicles may struggle with sudden gusts on open stretches.
As snow tapers tonight, colder air surges in. Temperatures drop sharply, allowing melted snow to refreeze. This sets up black ice risks early Saturday, even where roads appeared clear late today. Plan extra time if traveling and keep a winter kit handy.
The weekend brings quieter skies but harsher cold. Saturday stays blustery and cold, with wind chills falling into the single digits and teens below zero by Sunday morning. Sunshine returns Sunday, though cold air remains locked in.
By MLK Day Monday, conditions stay dry but frigid. Highs struggle into the lower 20s, and another cold night follows. Broader pattern changes may bring more precipitation chances next week, but winter remains firmly in charge now.
Five-Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska
Today: Chance of snow showers, breezy, high near 35
Saturday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 12
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 39
MLK Day Monday: Sunny, cold, high near 22
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 38
