HASTINGS, Neb. – Morning clouds drifted east over Highway 6 as calm winds settled into south-central Nebraska, capping a mild start to Veterans Day. Temperatures are climbing fast today, with highs near 70°F expected — nearly 20 degrees above normal for early November. After a weekend of frost, today’s warmth feels like a temporary reprieve before another fall pattern shift later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, skies will turn clear by midmorning, allowing sunshine and light southwest winds to dominate the day. Winds may shift northwest late in the afternoon as a weak cold front slides through, but conditions stay dry and pleasant for parades, outdoor ceremonies, and evening gatherings.
By Wednesday, cooler air filters into the region, trimming highs back into the low 60s, then upper 50s by Thursday. Nights will again dip near freezing, reminding residents that the winter transition season has arrived across the Plains.
The next change comes late Friday into Saturday, when forecast models hint at a 20–30% chance of showers across central Nebraska. Rainfall totals should remain light, but even minor precipitation could affect I-80 travel during early holiday trips. Afterward, a chilly, breezy pattern may settle in heading toward Thanksgiving week, with highs likely back in the 40s and lows in the 20s.
For now, it’s a golden stretch of late-fall weather — perfect for yardwork, flag displays, and early holiday travel prep before winter’s next push sneaks in.
Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE:
Tue: 69/35 – Mostly sunny; unseasonably warm.
Wed: 63/42 – Sunny; cooler breeze developing.
Thu: 67/41 – Mostly sunny; crisp morning.
Fri: 68/47 – Mild; increasing clouds late.
Sat: 63/37 – 30% chance of showers; cooler trend begins.
