Nebraska – Windshields glaze easily this morning as cold air presses down across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Pavement looks merely wet in spots, but a thin layer of ice can form without warning, especially before midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, temperatures hover near 29 degrees early today, with freezing drizzle and light snow possible through the morning. The highest travel risk sits near and north of I-80, where untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses may turn slick. Snow totals stay under a half-inch, but even a glaze of ice can cause sudden traction loss.
Visibility remains generally good, which can mask hazards. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and watch shaded stretches closely. Conditions gradually improve late morning as precipitation tapers, though cold pavement lingers.
Clouds thin tonight as colder air settles back in. Lows dip into the mid-20s, allowing any leftover moisture to refreeze. This is peak flash-freeze season, when daytime melting quickly reverses after sunset.
A sharp turnaround arrives Thursday. Sunshine returns, and highs surge into the mid-50s as southwest winds increase. That warmth holds into Friday, with highs near 50 and dry conditions continuing. The shift will feel dramatic after several cold, icy mornings.
The weekend stays mild for February standards. Saturday reaches the upper 40s under mostly sunny skies, while Sunday climbs into the low 50s. Looking ahead to early next week, temperatures trend even warmer, with highs pushing toward the upper 50s and a few rain chances returning.
For now, the focus remains on this morning’s icy pockets. Plan extra time, avoid sudden braking, and stay alert near bridges and ramps. Are roads slick where you’re traveling today?
Five-Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska
- Today: Chance of freezing drizzle and light snow; high near 37
- Thursday: Sunny and much warmer; high near 54
- Friday: Sunny; high near 49
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; high near 49
- Sunday: Sunny and mild; high near 53
