Nebraska commuters stepped into a crisp 26-degree start this morning, with frost coating windshields across the Omaha metro. Calm air kept visibility clear, but untreated side streets felt slick in shaded spots before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, sunshine pushes highs to 53 degrees this afternoon. West-northwest winds increase to 10 to 18 mph, adding a mild breeze by midday. Roads along I-80 and I-480 remain dry, and travel impacts are minimal today.
Tonight turns mostly clear with lows near 35 degrees. A stronger warmup arrives Friday. Highs surge to 67 degrees under full sun, marking a pronounced spring tease across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Snow piles shrink quickly, and runoff may collect near storm drains.
Saturday stays sunny but cooler, with highs near 44 degrees. Winds shift northeast, signaling a pattern change heading into the weekend’s second half.
Attention turns to Sunday. Snow becomes likely after midday with highs near 30 degrees. Gusts near 16 mph could reduce visibility at times, especially along open stretches west of downtown. Light accumulation is possible, and roads may turn slushy by evening. Plan extra time if traveling late Sunday.
Sunday night drops to 19 degrees with lingering snow chances before gradual improvement Monday. Early next week trends milder, and the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures into early March, pointing toward broader spring warmth after this brief late-winter swing.
Five Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska:
Thursday: Sunny, high 53.
Friday: Sunny, high 67.
Saturday: Sunny, high 44.
Sunday: Snow likely, high 30.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain/snow chance, high 37.
