Nebraska greets the morning with brittle air and quiet streets, where breath fogs instantly and tires crunch over frozen pavement. The cold feels steady rather than dramatic, but it carries consequences for travel and daily routines.
Omaha starts the day near 14 degrees under clear skies. Winds stay relatively light, which limits wind chill extremes, yet the cold sinks deep. Sidewalks, parking lots, and untreated roads remain icy from repeated overnight freezes. Drivers should watch shaded stretches and bridge decks, especially along I-80 and major arterials.
Sunshine dominates today, though warmth stays limited. Afternoon highs reach the mid-20s, offering only modest relief. Any melting during peak sun refreezes quickly after sunset, setting up slick conditions again this evening. Flash freezing remains a quiet hazard during this stretch of winter weather.
Tonight turns colder, with lows near 10 degrees. Clouds drift in Wednesday, but sunshine returns by afternoon. Highs climb close to 30, making Wednesday the mildest day of the week. Even so, winter maintains control, and coats remain necessary from morning through night.
Thursday trends colder again as clouds increase. Highs fall back into the lower 20s, with nighttime lows dropping near 4 degrees. Roads refreeze easily, especially where daytime melting occurs. Friday stays dry and cold, topping out near 15 under sunny skies.
Looking toward the weekend, temperatures slowly rebound. Saturday brings highs near 22, while Sunday pushes into the mid-30s. A slight chance of snow appears late Sunday, though confidence remains low for accumulation.
Beyond this week, 6–10 day outlooks suggest below-normal precipitation across much of the central U.S. Cold air holds across the Midwest while warmer-than-normal temperatures build farther southeast into early February.
Plan errands during daylight, dress in layers, and keep an eye on evening road conditions. How slick did roads feel where you drove this morning?
