Nebraska wakes up to a sharp February chill in Hastings, where breath hangs in the air and thermometers read 25 degrees. Pavement feels stiff and frosty at daybreak, especially on bridges and rural roads outside town.
Skies stay clear early, but temperatures climb fast. According to the National Weather Service, highs reach near 53 degrees by afternoon under mostly sunny skies. South-southwest winds increase to 5 to 10 mph, helping erase the early freeze.
That wide temperature swing could create minor slick spots in shaded areas at sunrise. Give yourself a few extra minutes if traveling along Highway 6 or rural routes. Sunshine dominates by midday, and melting frost becomes a non-issue.
Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a low near 31. Thursday pushes even warmer, reaching 57 degrees with partly sunny skies. A light northwesterly shift arrives later in the day, but it stays mild.
Friday looks even better. Highs approach 59 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Valentine’s Weekend continues the spring tease, with Saturday near 58 and only a slight chance of rain by Friday night into Saturday. Sunday climbs to 63 degrees, a remarkable warmup for mid-February.
Looking ahead, early next week keeps temperatures in the 60s, with some spots nearing the upper 60s by Tuesday. The broader 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal readings across the central U.S., reinforcing this warming trend.
For now, winter has loosened its grip in south-central Nebraska.
Five Day Outlook for Hastings, Nebraska:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 53°F.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 31°F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 57°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 59°F.
Saturday: Slight chance of rain, high 58°F.
