Nebraska – Pale winter sun breaks through patchy clouds this morning as calm air settles across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Roads are dry, the air feels brisk but manageable, and for now, Winter Weather takes a brief pause ahead of busy Christmas Travel plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs climbing into the low 50s. Winds stay light, helping conditions feel calmer than recent mornings. Tonight cools into the mid-30s as clouds increase, but roads remain dry and travel-friendly.
Across Omaha, Council Bluffs, and surrounding communities, temperatures rise sharply Wednesday, pushing into the mid-50s under decreasing cloud cover. To be fair, this warmth is unusual for late December. Still, it offers a welcome break for last-minute shopping and local travel.
Christmas Day stays mostly cloudy with highs near 53. No rain or snow is expected locally, keeping holiday plans intact. By Thursday night, temperatures dip into the low 40s as clouds linger, signaling a gradual shift heading into post-Christmas travel.
Friday brings sunshine and the warmest day of the stretch, with highs nearing 59. That warmth supports smooth driving along I-80, I-29, and Highway 75. After sunset, cooler air returns, and lows fall back toward 40. Any lingering moisture could freeze later in the weekend as colder air deepens.
Looking ahead, colder air settles in Saturday night. Sunday turns sharply colder with gusty northwest winds and highs near 30. While snow is not expected immediately, this pattern signals a more traditional Winter feel as December winds down.
Plan flexible travel times this weekend. Enjoy the mild stretch while it lasts. How does it feel outside where you are today?
Five Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 52.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 56.
- Thursday (Christmas Day): Mostly cloudy. High near 53.
- Friday: Sunny and mild. High near 59.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 56, colder late.
