Nebraska weather greets the morning wrapped in thick fog, swallowing headlights and shrinking landmarks across the Omaha metro. The air feels heavy and still, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in some neighborhoods as the day begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning for eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Visibilities as low as one-quarter mile are possible early, especially near rivers, open fields, and low-lying areas. Conditions gradually improve from west to east as daylight strengthens.
Across Omaha and Council Bluffs, drivers along I-80, I-29, and Highway 75 face slow travel during the school and work commute. Fog banks thicken suddenly, forcing abrupt braking and lane changes. Officials urge drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra stopping distance until fog lifts.
Once the fog clears, sunshine helps temperatures climb into the low 50s this afternoon. Wednesday turns even warmer, with highs reaching near 60 degrees under mostly sunny skies. That mild stretch does not last long. Clouds increase Wednesday night, signaling the next shift.
Rain chances arrive Thursday, followed by a colder push Thursday night. Rain may mix with snow as temperatures hover near freezing. By Friday night into early Saturday, light snow accumulation becomes possible, potentially leading to minor travel impacts across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
This active pattern keeps winter firmly in play during the first full week of January 2026. With frequent temperature swings, flash freezing remains a concern after precipitation. More advisories could be issued as conditions evolve.
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Five-Day Outlook for Omaha, Nebraska
- Today: Dense fog early, then sunny, high near 53°
- Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, high near 60°
- Thursday: Chance of rain, increasing clouds, high near 48°
- Friday: Chance of snow, breezy, high near 42°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and colder, high near 37°
