Omaha, NE – A quiet but cloudy Friday morning greets residents across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with light winds and a steady chill hinting that fall is firmly here to stay. The sky may stay gray today, but all eyes are on Saturday night and Sunday, when a weak system could bring scattered showers to parts of the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, Friday will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 60°F, calm enough for outdoor plans or a late fall cleanup. By Saturday evening, clouds thicken as light southeast winds return, and the first 20–30% chance of showers develops after dark.
Rain remains possible into Sunday morning, especially east of I-80 toward Council Bluffs, though most areas will see only light amounts. Temperatures stay mild through the weekend, topping out near 59°F Saturday and 58°F Sunday.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday bring more of the same — mostly cloudy skies, a few spotty showers, and highs holding in the upper 50s. Winds shift north by midweek, setting up slightly cooler days and clearer nights as Halloween approaches.
Across the Plains, this calmer stretch offers a pause after a week of frost and freeze alerts that ended the growing season across much of the Midwest. While no snow is expected yet, the region is slowly transitioning toward the colder patterns typical of early November.
For now, keep the umbrella nearby this weekend, especially for late Saturday or Sunday errands, but enjoy the mild fall air while it lasts — winter’s first bite is inching closer by the week.
