OMAHA, Neb.–Council Bluffs, Iowa — The Midwestern air feels crisp but calm this morning, carrying the last touch of fall warmth before a quick weekend swing to cooler, wetter weather. It’s a transition week along the I-80 corridor — one that starts mild, turns breezy, and ends with a chill that hints at November’s true character.
Today will be bright and breezy, with highs around 58°F and gusts near 25 mph as northwest winds shift northeast by evening. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a brief lull follows tonight, but clouds will increase on Thursday as southerly winds return and push temperatures back into the low 60s.
Friday looks like the week’s highlight — mostly sunny, breezy, and mild with highs near 65°F, making it a good window for outdoor projects or early travel ahead of Veterans Day weekend. But that warmth fades fast.
By Saturday, a cold front sweeps through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, dropping highs into the mid-50s and bringing a 30% chance of rain showers — most likely during the afternoon and early evening. Roads may become slick west of Lincoln and near Council Bluffs as cooler air settles in.
Sunday turns brisk and partly cloudy, with highs only in the upper 30s to near 40°F. It’ll feel like the first real bite of late fall, a reminder that the next system — potentially colder and wetter — could arrive early next week as the region edges closer to Thanksgiving travel season.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha–Council Bluffs (NE–IA):
Wed: 58/38 – Sunny and breezy; gusts near 25 mph.
Thu: 63/46 – Increasing clouds; south wind picking up.
Fri: 65/39 – Mostly sunny, mild; gusty afternoon breeze.
Sat: 54/26 – Chance of rain; turning cooler.
Sun: 39/22 – Brisk and partly cloudy; early chill returns.
