Nebraska – A quiet, gray sky settles over the Missouri River before sunrise, stretching from Omaha into Council Bluffs with a soft, muted glow. The air feels crisp and steady, and the pavement shows a light sheen from overnight humidity. With Thanksgiving travel beginning to build today, drivers should expect periods of reduced visibility from low clouds and a few breezier pockets along I-80 and I-680.
According to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley office, mostly cloudy conditions hold through the morning with north winds gradually easing. Temperatures climb slowly into the lower 50s, creating a mild start for late November. Forecasters note that gusts may briefly spike during the day, which could affect high-profile vehicles on the interstate system. While no rain is expected, cloud cover remains persistent until later tonight when winds calm and skies begin to lighten.
According to meteorologists, Wednesday brings the week’s warmest stretch with sunshine and highs in the upper 50s. To be fair, this pleasant window will not last long. Cooler air pushes in Thursday as a dry boundary slides across the region, dropping temperatures back into the lower 50s and adding a brisk north breeze. The pattern then shifts toward a slight “Winter Tease” this weekend, with colder mornings expected across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Models hint at a sharper cool-down early next week, though no snow chance has emerged yet.
Residents preparing for Thanksgiving trips should keep an eye on changing wind conditions today and Thursday. Visibility may fluctuate under the low clouds, and breezy stretches could nudge lighter vehicles. It’s a good morning to check tire pressure, top off fuel tanks, and plan buffer time into any tight itineraries.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE:
Tue: 50/38 – Mostly cloudy; light breeze.
Wed: 56/41 – Partly sunny; mild for November.
Thu: 57/34 – Cooler breeze; mostly sunny.
Fri: 49/34 – Chance of rain late; turning cooler.
Sat: 47/33 – Mostly sunny; early winter chill early.
