Omaha, NE – Nebraska wakes to a calm, cool dawn as thin clouds drift over the Missouri River and a faint southeast breeze carries the earthy scent of damp leaves. The gentle start masks a more unsettled pattern moving toward Omaha and Carter Lake, with early Thanksgiving travel set to pick up just as rain returns Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley office, clouds thicken through the morning while temperatures push toward the mid-50s. A few spotty showers could form by afternoon, especially along I-80 and the I-680 loop. Drivers should allow extra time, keep headlights on through changing skies and prepare for breezy crosswinds on exposed stretches.
According to forecasters, tonight brings a higher chance of light rain as moisture lifts north. New precipitation amounts stay low, but gusts near 25 mph may rattle loose decorations and create pockets of reduced visibility. Pavement should remain mostly wet rather than slick, though pooling may build in low spots.
According to emerging guidance, Tuesday delivers the steadiest rainfall with highs near the lower 50s. East winds increase early before easing toward evening. Rain may briefly sharpen near the metro corridor during the late-morning commute, which could slow early holiday travel across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. While no early-season snow chance appears in Omaha, colder air building across the northern Plains offers a distant Winter Tease for states farther north.
According to early weekend projections, Wednesday turns mostly cloudy and cooler before drier, seasonable air arrives for Friday and Saturday. That should support improved Thanksgiving travel windows and offer decent hours for outdoor prep, leaf cleanup or early decorating across the Omaha–Council Bluffs region.
Five-Day Weather Forecast for Omaha, NE–IA:
Mon: 55/41 – Mostly cloudy; slight chance of rain; breezy.
Tue: 51/40 – Rain likely; wet commute; east winds easing late.
Wed: 57/42 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze; stable travel.
Thu: 59/39 – Partly cloudy; slight chance of rain; mild.
Fri: 55/37 – Partly sunny; seasonable; good travel conditions.
