OMAHA, Neb. – A crisp, clear dawn stretches across the Missouri River Valley, but by midday Friday, the air will feel almost springlike. A warm breeze will roll in from the south, sending temperatures soaring into the lower 70s — nearly 15 degrees above normal for mid-November — before a gradual cool-down takes hold this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, Friday’s warmth will come with light but steady south winds, gusting to 15 mph across Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties. Patchy fog may linger near Carter Lake early, but skies will turn bright and dry by late morning. The unseasonable warmth continues through Saturday with highs near 68°F, though a shift to northwest winds will bring a cooler, breezier feel by late afternoon.
Sunday marks the start of the change. Temperatures will fall back into the upper 50s under clear skies, with early morning lows flirting with the upper 30s. By Monday, a reinforcing push of cooler air will reestablish the season’s chill — a reminder that the mild spell won’t last as Thanksgiving approaches.
Residents planning travel or outdoor work should take advantage of Friday’s sunshine and lighter winds before conditions turn brisk. Leaf cleanup, light construction, and outdoor sports will all benefit from one last warm-up. After that, prepare for coats and heavier jackets again as November’s true character returns — cool mornings, bright afternoons, and the faint whisper of winter on the horizon.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE–Council Bluffs, IA:
Fri: 73/52 – Sunny; breezy south winds up to 15 mph.
Sat: 66/38 – Mostly sunny; cooler late with gusts to 20 mph.
Sun: 59/39 – Clear, calmer; cooler air settles in.
Mon: 55/35 – Mostly sunny; crisp morning start.
Tue: 49/34 – Partly cloudy; early frost possible inland.
