Nebraska – The air bites like glass this morning across Hastings, where temperatures sit near 16°F and every step crunches on frost. The early-December chill feels relentless — a true preview of winter’s arrival across south-central Nebraska.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, skies stay mostly clear today with highs reaching only the upper 30s. Winds will turn southwest at 5 to 10 mph, offering little warmth against the steady freeze. Late tonight, clouds return, bringing a chance of light flurries into early Wednesday.
Those heading out early should watch for slick bridges and side streets, where black ice may form as air temperatures dip into the low teens. A brief burst of light snow may dust roadways by Wednesday morning, but accumulations will stay below a half inch.
The real story remains the Arctic air mass, which keeps highs below freezing through midweek before moderate warming returns by Friday, when highs approach 40°F. Sunshine builds through the weekend, but lows will still plunge into the teens — hard freeze territory for pipes, pets, and plants.
For now, keep coats zipped, gloves ready, and allow extra time for morning travel. December has officially turned the corner into winter mode.
Feeling the cold in Hastings today? Drop your temperature reading or photo of frosty windows below.
