OMAHA, Neb. — A gray, damp start across the Missouri River Valley this morning signals a dramatic weather shift ahead. Moist air and steady clouds will soon give way to the season’s first winter tease, as temperatures tumble and flakes begin to mix in across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, rain will develop through the day before colder air races south by evening. The system is expected to transition to a rain-and-snow mix from Fremont and Blair into Council Bluffs and western Pottawattamie County. A few slick spots may form on bridges and untreated roads late tonight, particularly north of I-80, as temperatures dip toward the mid-20s.
By Sunday, high pressure moves in with brilliant sunshine but biting cold. Temperatures will barely climb above 36°F, and gusty northwest winds could push wind chills into the single digits early Monday morning. The first hard freeze of the season will likely end the growing period for any remaining gardens or late crops.
Veterans Day brings a temporary break in the chill. Sunshine returns and highs rebound to the mid-60s, providing a mild, pleasant stretch before another potential cold snap midweek.
For now, Omaha residents should plan for a brisk transition — rain, brief snow, and a rapid temperature plunge — signaling that the Heartland’s winter season has officially begun its approach. Those traveling along I-80 or heading to weekend football games should pack layers and expect a cold wind under clearing skies.
Five-Day Outlook for Omaha, NE–IA:
Sat: 39/24 – Rain changing to snow; breezy.
Sun: 36/20 – Sunny; bitterly cold wind chills.
Mon: 41/33 – Sunny; gradual warm-up.
Tue (Veterans Day): 64/40 – Mild and sunny; calmer winds.
Wed: 58/34 – Partly cloudy; colder by evening.
