A quiet, starry dawn stretches over the Missouri River Valley, but change is already brewing west of Omaha and Carter Lake. The final stretch of this warm early-November pattern will crack this weekend as a cold front sweeps through the Plains, delivering one last taste of 60s sunshine before a sharp drop and possible early-season chill.
Today stays pleasant, breezy, and bright — a perfect window for travel or late fall yard work. Temperatures soar into the mid-60s, nearly 20 degrees above normal, with west-northwest winds gusting around 20–25 mph by afternoon.
Clouds will thicken late as moisture builds ahead of the next front. By Saturday morning, expect a few passing showers, especially east of I-29 and near the river corridor. Rainfall should remain light — less than a quarter inch — but it marks the start of the cooldown.
Behind the front, brisk northwest winds usher in colder, drier air. Temperatures tumble into the 20s by Saturday night, with Sunday’s highs struggling to reach the upper 30s. The air will feel crisp and biting — the first real cold snap of the season.
Veterans Day brings back sunshine, though highs only rebound into the lower 40s. Lows remain near freezing through midweek, a reminder that fall’s gentle fade is ending fast.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Omaha–Carter Lake (NE–IA)
- Saturday: Chance of showers, breezy. High 48°F. Low 24°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and cold. High 36°F. Low 21°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, brisk. High 42°F. Low 32°F.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): Sunny, high 53°F. Low 34°F.
- Wednesday: Mild, sunny. High 59°F.
