Nebraska — Tires hiss on cold pavement and brake lights glow earlier than usual as snow slips quietly into the Omaha metro. It is not a heavy snow, but the timing and cold ground make it impactful right away.
Light snow is moving through eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this morning, creating slick roads into the early hours. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, most locations will see trace to one inch of snow, though a few spots in northeast Nebraska could reach closer to two inches.
Temperatures around Omaha sit near 20 degrees, with wind chills in the single digits. Snow may taper quickly, but roads cool fast under clearing skies. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated streets are most vulnerable, especially along I-80, I-480, and surface streets during the morning drive.
Winds increase later today, with gusts approaching 20 mph. That breeze will dry some pavement but also pull colder air back in, allowing moisture to refreeze. Even where snow melts, slick patches may redevelop after sunset.
Monday brings a calmer pattern. Skies turn partly sunny, and highs climb toward the upper 30s. That warming trend continues Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs near the mid to upper 30s. Snow chances remain low through midweek, offering a brief break from active winter weather.
Still, February patterns remain unstable. National outlooks suggest below-normal precipitation but sharp temperature swings across the Plains through the first week of February. Any new system could quickly reintroduce icy travel concerns.
Drivers should slow down this morning, leave extra space, and watch shaded roads. Pedestrians should expect slick sidewalks and steps, especially early.
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Five-Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 39; low near 24
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 35; low near 21
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 39; low near 25
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 52; low near 33
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 46; low near 20
