First flakes set to fly with snow possible this weekend across Nebraska

Many Nebraskans waking up to frigid air across the state on Friday morning, with wind chills in the single digits in the Panhandle! Lincoln saw wind chills in the upper 20s, with a strong wind out of the northwest.

Expecting cloud cover early Friday to move out with plenty of sun by the afternoon. No precipitation expected for the rest of Friday, but that changes by Saturday morning. Snow will begin first in north Nebraska, with a heavy band looking to set up north of I-80.

In southeast Nebraska, we’re expecting a possible wintry mix by the afternoon, with chances into the evening. That will taper off before all should transition mostly to snow. Many models hinting at a second band of snow through southeast Nebraska, that could locally bring totals up a bit higher.

The latest snowfall potential can be found below. A heavier band of snow looks to set up in northern Nebraska by Saturday morning, where totals are largely expected to be around 2-4″. In southeast Nebraska, the rain/snow/sleet mix that is possible first will limit totals in the end. But by Sunday morning, a second band across southeast Nebraska could push totals a bit past one inch in spots south of I-80.

We won’t warm up all that much by Friday afternoon. Highs for just about everyone in the 40s. It’ll be a breezy day, but the winds should gradually calm down.

For those traveling across the state, especially from the north and west, be sure to check road conditions first: Nebraska DOT 511 map. As for the game, a mix of snow and rain will be possible throughout the afternoon, with temperatures barely above freezing and a good northeast wind. Be sure to bundle up this time around.

In more talk of this cold weather, we are also set to see our first freeze of the season in Lincoln. A Freeze Warning is in effect for southeast Nebraska from 10 p.m. Friday night through 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Temperatures as low as 26° will be possible, likely the first “hard” freeze.

Actual air temperatures will be chilly through the weekend each morning. Morning low temperatures are pictured below, with temperatures in the teens expected Monday morning.

Thankfully, we will warm up again next week slowly but surely. It’s looking like the fall feels could come back by early November.

Meteorologist Jessica Blum 
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