Nebraska starts the morning under a sharp winter chill, with brittle air stinging cheeks and frost clinging to windshields. In Hastings, temperatures hover near 20 degrees early, reminding drivers that winter still has a grip, at least for now.
According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly clear early today as cold air lingers across south-central Nebraska. Light west winds add bite, pushing wind chills closer to the teens. Roads remain dry, but shaded spots may stay slick during the early commute.
Conditions shift later today as clouds increase and temperatures climb into the lower 40s. A few sprinkles or flurries may develop late, though impacts appear minimal. Breezy winds could gust near 30 mph by afternoon, especially along open stretches of Highway 281 and rural roads west of Hastings.
Tonight turns colder again, with lows dipping into the lower 20s. Any lingering moisture may refreeze, raising the risk for black ice before sunrise Sunday. Plan extra time if traveling early.
Sunday brings a noticeable change. Sunshine returns, and highs approach the upper 40s. By Monday, the pattern flips sharply as much warmer air pours into the Plains. Afternoon temperatures surge into the upper 50s, melting remaining frost and snowpack.
The warming trend peaks Tuesday, with highs near 60 degrees under partly sunny skies. While the mild stretch feels welcome, rapid temperature swings increase the risk of overnight refreezing on untreated surfaces.
Across the central Plains, this temperature rebound contrasts with active winter weather farther north and east. Hastings sits on the calmer edge of the pattern, but quick changes still demand attention.
By late January, Hastings gains roughly 40 more minutes of daylight, a quiet signal that winter’s balance is shifting.
How cold did it feel where you are this morning, and are you ready for the warmup?
Five-Day Weather Outlook: Hastings, Nebraska
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, increasing clouds, breezy. High near 43.
- Sunday: Sunny and milder. High near 49.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warm. High near 58.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, springlike. High near 60.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, cooler. High near 44.
