Nebraska wakes under a thick, gray sky, and the cold presses low to the ground, making the air feel heavier than the thermometer shows. Pavement carries that muted December sheen—dry for now, but crisp enough to surprise early drivers with sudden slick spots in shaded areas. Light north winds ripple small flags across Hastings as the morning cold snap settles in.
According to the National Weather Service, mostly cloudy skies hold today with a high near 35°F, and a persistent north wind around 5–10 mph keeps the chill from easing. Travel impacts remain low, but any shaded rural roads may hold refrozen patches from melting earlier in the week. Plan a bit of extra braking distance through the late morning.
Saturday stays quiet but cold. Skies remain mostly cloudy, and highs reach only 21°F, marking a sharp December temperature dip before a dramatic warm surge arrives by early week. Winds turn east at 5–10 mph, with calmer conditions after sunset.
Sunday finally brings relief. Sunshine returns with a high near 25°F, though northwest gusts could push toward 14 mph by afternoon. While conditions stay dry, the combination of chill and wind warrants warm layers for churchgoers, outdoor workers, and early holiday shoppers.
Meteorologists now track a notable warm push moving into Nebraska Monday, sending highs toward the upper 40s and low 50s, a quick-weather swing that often leads to renewed frost and light refreeze each morning. After all, December transitions rarely stay steady for long.
Five-Day Outlook
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 21°F.
• Sunday: Sunny, high 25°F.
• Monday: Sunny, high 51°F.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 57°F.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 37°F.
