Nebraska sends a biting wind across the Missouri River this morning as thin frost clings to car doors and settles over Omaha’s quiet early streets. The air feels tense—cold, sharp, and signaling the messy winter weather building to our west. With Post-Thanksgiving travel picking up across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, drivers should brace for fast changes between today and Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory begins this afternoon as a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow pushes into the metro. Precipitation starts with scattered freezing rain before shifting toward a wintry mix by late afternoon. Roads may turn slick quickly, especially across I-80, I-29, and bridges exposed to wind. Plan extra time and keep a winter kit ready.
Meteorologists now track a stronger wave moving in Saturday. Snow and patchy blowing snow become likely as colder air deepens. Gusts could reach 40 mph, cutting visibility and making east–west travel risky. Total snow accumulation between 2 and 6 inches remains possible across the Nebraska–Iowa line, with higher amounts north and west of Omaha. Watch for rapid changes—models hint at a Winter Tease where a brief warm layer tries to mix in sleet before colder air wins out.
Saturday night brings lingering snow with temperatures dipping into the lower teens. Sunday turns cold and mostly cloudy, with highs near 20° and northwest winds keeping the air brisk. Travel may still be slow for returning families.
Looking ahead to December 2–6, a deeper cold push spreads across the Plains and Midwest. Early signs suggest below-normal temperatures and additional snow chances as winter begins tightening its grip.
