Nebraska opens the day under fast-moving clouds and restless wind, rattling signs and pushing dry air across open fields. The breeze has bite, and it signals a bigger change ahead. A sharp cold push reshapes conditions across south-central Nebraska as the week moves toward Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered rain and snow showers pass through early today, followed by increasing northwest winds. Gusts may exceed 30 mph at times, especially during the morning and midday. Any light precipitation fades quickly, but colder air rushes in behind it.
In Hastings, temperatures hover in the upper 30s today before slipping steadily. Winds stay brisk, making it feel colder than readings suggest. By tonight, skies partially clear and lows drop into the low 20s. Roads may dry, but lingering moisture could refreeze toward morning.
Thursday brings a brief rebound. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the low to mid-50s. Winds shift through the day, then strengthen again by evening as another surge of cold air arrives. By Thursday night, blustery northwest winds return, pushing lows near 29 and setting up another round of wind chill concerns.
Friday turns colder and unsettled. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the mid-30s under partly sunny skies. Winds remain gusty, keeping it feeling raw throughout the day. By Friday night, temperatures fall sharply into the mid-teens, increasing the risk for frost, frozen pipes, and slick spots on untreated roads.
The weekend stays firmly wintry. Saturday remains sunny but cold, with highs near 27 and overnight lows dipping into the single digits. Some moderation arrives Sunday as winds ease and temperatures rebound into the low 40s.
Looking ahead to the Jan 19–23 window, NOAA outlooks suggest near-normal precipitation with continued temperature swings across the Plains. Winter patterns remain active.
Five-Day Outlook for Hastings, Nebraska
Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 54
Friday: Partly sunny and colder, high near 36
Saturday: Sunny and cold, high near 27
Sunday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 42
Monday: Sunny, cool, high near 36
