Nebraska – A thin glaze of ice and a biting wind greet Omaha commuters this morning as early December reminds residents that winter has arrived in full force. Roads appear mostly clear at first glance, but forecasters warn of light freezing drizzle that could quickly turn bridges and overpasses slick through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, a 15–25% chance of flurries or freezing drizzle persists across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa through midday Wednesday. Any moisture left untreated could flash-freeze, especially on shaded rural routes and high-speed stretches of I-80 and Highway 75.
“Even a light glaze can cause sudden traction loss,” meteorologists caution, urging drivers to reduce speeds and leave extra space between vehicles.
By Thursday, the storm threat fades, but an Arctic cold snap rushes in behind it. Lows plunge into the single digits, and wind chills near zero will make the air feel harsh and unforgiving. Highs struggle to reach the lower 20s despite sunshine returning by afternoon.
Friday looks calmer, offering brief relief under partly sunny skies, but the region remains locked in a cold pattern through the weekend. Slight snow chances return Saturday evening, reminding residents that early December travel could stay unpredictable across the central Plains.
Five-Day Outlook:
• Thursday: Sunny but bitter, high 20°, low 6°, wind chills near 0°.
• Friday: Partly sunny, high 34°, low 18°.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow late, high 33°.
• Sunday: Cloudy, high 28°, low 15°.
• Monday: Partly sunny, high 33°.
