Nebraska and western Iowa start the day wrapped in a soft blanket of patchy fog as headlights glow across fields and windshields bead with moisture near the Missouri River. The cool, dense air hangs low over Omaha and Council Bluffs, creating a muted, early-winter feel as Thanksgiving travel begins to ramp up across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, fog may briefly reduce visibility to a mile or less in scattered pockets this morning. Drivers along I-80, I-29, and major city routes should watch for abrupt changes in clarity, especially near open farmland and river valleys. Slower speeds and increased spacing remain the safest practice for early commuters.
Skies brighten later, but clouds linger as temperatures climb into the low 50s. A small rain chance arrives late tonight into Friday, though measurable totals look light. Even so, brief showers could slow traffic during the midday push or impact airport operations. After all, travel volume is rising as families begin early Thanksgiving trips.
Friday brings a slightly better chance of isolated rain, followed by calmer and sunnier weather Saturday. The weekend looks mild and cooperative—ideal for pre-holiday errands, grocery runs, and early decorating. To be fair, the bigger weather story may develop next week. National models hint at a “Winter Tease” across large portions of the country, with the potential for heavy snow somewhere between November 25 and December 3. Omaha sits in a region that often sees quick pattern swings, and a colder push late next week could introduce early-winter wind chills or even a minor snow chance.
Five-Day Outlook (Thursday Through Monday)
• Today: Patchy fog early, high near 52.
• Friday: Cloudy, slight rain chance, high near 50.
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 59.
• Sunday: Sunny, high near 60.
• Monday: Slight rain chance, high near 47.
