Omaha, Nebraska – Nebraska is expected to land in a transition zone during the first full week of February, with a developing warm signal suggesting milder temperatures are possible, though far from guaranteed.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, there is a 30 to 60 percent probability that temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday will trend above normal across parts of Nebraska. The strongest signal is focused across western and southwestern portions of the state, gradually extending east toward central Nebraska and the Omaha–Lincoln corridor.
In eastern Nebraska, including Omaha and Lincoln, daytime highs may climb into the upper 30s and 40s at times, particularly during drier stretches. Western Nebraska could see slightly warmer afternoons, while overnight lows statewide are expected to remain cold, often falling into the teens and 20s. This keeps winter firmly in place despite occasional milder afternoons.
Northern and eastern sections of the state sit closer to competing cold air from the Upper Midwest, increasing the likelihood of temperature swings depending on frontal timing. Unlike the western U.S., this pattern does not show a locked-in warm regime, leaving room for brief cold shots to interrupt any warming trend.
Precipitation chances appear limited overall, reducing the risk of widespread snow or ice. Travel along major routes such as I-80, I-76, and Highway 81 should remain manageable, though refreezing overnight could still lead to slick spots during early morning hours.
Residents may notice more comfortable afternoons at times, but confidence remains moderate rather than high. With Nebraska positioned between western warmth and Plains cold, additional outlooks or advisories are likely as February progresses and the pattern becomes clearer.
