OMAHA, Neb.–COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A breezy and cool weekend is settling in across the Nebraska–Iowa border, bringing crisp fall air and plenty of sunshine to start the week. Gusts up to 30 mph are expected through Saturday as a weak cold front moves across the region, briefly stirring up dust and shaking the last of the season’s loose leaves along I-80 and I-29.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, winds will ease by Saturday night as clear skies take hold. Sunday will feature sunshine, dry air, and highs in the low 60s — perfect for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and game-day tailgates. Cooler air will persist through Monday morning, with lows dipping into the 40s before a gradual warm-up begins.
By Monday afternoon, highs will climb back into the upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. The pattern will hold through midweek, delivering ideal weather for leaf-viewing drives and Halloween decorating across Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties.
Residents are encouraged to secure lightweight outdoor items and yard decorations before today’s stronger gusts arrive. The upcoming stretch will also be great for outdoor work, cleanup, or family outings at area parks.
The extended pattern looks dry through at least Wednesday, with mild afternoons and cool, comfortable evenings — a true taste of mid-October across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha–Council Bluffs Metro:
Sat: 71/42 – Breezy; gusts near 30 mph; cooler late.
Sun: 64/50 – Sunny, calm; classic fall day.
Mon: 68/45 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon.
Tue: 61/40 – Clear, cool; light breeze.
Wed: 71/46 – Sunny, dry; warm-up continues.
