OMAHA, Neb. – A golden sunrise spills across the Missouri River this morning, glinting off rooftops and quiet fields. The air is crisp but calm — a sign of several tranquil, sun-filled days ahead for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa before a modest cool-down later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, the region will stay dry through Tuesday with abundant sunshine and light south winds. Highs will reach the upper 50s today and climb toward 70°F by Tuesday, running nearly ten degrees above normal for early November. Commuters along I-80 and I-29 can expect excellent visibility and mild conditions for the start of the workweek.
By midweek, a shift in wind direction will bring slightly cooler air from the north. Breezes will strengthen Monday afternoon into Tuesday, occasionally gusting near 25 mph across open areas of Sarpy, Douglas, and Pottawattamie Counties. Residents should secure light outdoor decorations and leaf piles before the gusts increase. Despite the wind, skies will stay mostly clear with no precipitation expected until late week.
Long-range guidance from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center indicates a weak La Niña pattern persisting into winter. That typically means more temperature swings for the central Plains — warmups followed by quick cold snaps. While this week remains mild, a stronger front may arrive later this month, potentially introducing the first flakes to northern Nebraska or western Iowa before Thanksgiving.
For now, it’s a stretch of easy autumn weather — crisp mornings, breezy afternoons, and the kind of sunshine that hints winter’s approach without rushing it.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE–Council Bluffs, IA:
Sun: 58/40 – Sunny; south winds 10–15 mph, gusts to 25 mph.
Mon: 62/44 – Sunny and breezy; southwest winds 15–20 mph.
Tue: 69/44 – Mostly sunny; mild, light afternoon breeze.
Wed: 62/42 – Sunny; cooler, northwest wind developing.
Thu: 64/44 – Partly cloudy; steady, pleasant afternoon warmth.
