Monday looks to be the warmest day of the next few days with Omaha hitting 70 for the first time this year. The high in Omaha could reach 78, which if we hit is not only the daily record (set in 1896) but the all-time February high temperature! It gets a bit breezy with winds between 20-30 mph, the first of a string of windy days. With the wind, warm weather, and dry atmosphere outdoor burning is strongly discouraged as any fire that starts can quickly go out of control.
Tuesday will be one of those days with an extreme temperature contrast across the viewing area due to a strong cold front. Those in Falls City/Maryville could hit the 70s on Tuesday, while Norfolk remains in the 30s during the day. Omaha and the rest of the area fall somewhere in the middle, depending on the cold front passage. Omaha could reach the 50s by late morning before dropping quickly. Therefore, bring layers for the drive home, even if you do not need them in the morning.
As the cold front passes through, the winds will greatly increase to some wind gusts between 40-50 mph, blowing in the colder air. A band of light snow passes through Tuesday evening, likely after the evening commute. Amounts and impacts look light, less than 1", but the wind-driven snow could cause some visibility issues.
As we wake up on Wednesday, temperatures will be in the teens with wind chill values close to 0. It will be cold with highs in the mid 30s. The wind slowly relaxes during the day, but winds could still gust up to 35 mph in the morning.
The cooldown will be short-lived, by Thursday the wind switches out of the south to blow in warmer weather. Highs on Thursday reach the 50s, and we are back in the 60s for the first day of March.
The 70s return by the weekend, and another storm system is on the horizon to end the weekend.
MONDAY
Mostly Sunny
Very Warm
Breezy
High: 78
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly Clear
Cool
Low: 34
TUESDAY
Partly Cloudy
Windy
Falling Temps
Scattered Evening Snow
"High": 50
WEDNESDAY
Mostly Sunny
Breezy
Much Colder
High: 35
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