textproduct: Omaha/Valley

KEY MESSAGES

- A mix of clouds and sun today with highs in the mid 30s to low 40s west.

- Warm temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday (50s to near 60) with partly cloudy skies.

- Cooler temperatures on Wednesday with the next best chance for precipitation expected late Thursday into Friday (20 to 40% chance).

DISCUSSION

Issued at 247 PM CST Sun Jan 11 2026

Surface high pressure continues to to move east of the region behind the large trough pivoting into the Mid-Atlantic. With high pressure to our east, southwesterly winds have returned to the region under mostly sunny skies. Temperatures have warmed accordingly, though a tad slower than expected. Temperatures are in the mid 30s to low 40s with western extent this afternoon. This is only the start of the warming trend heading into the start of the work week. More westerly winds keep the area warm and dry Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures warm into the 50s to near 60 as a result of this. That said, things begin to change by Tuesday afternoon as a strengthening shortwave trough digs into the Upper Midwest. This causes gusty northwest winds over the region, potentially resulting in increased fire danger, and pushing a cold front through the area. This front is expected to be dry due to limited moisture ahead of it. The colder temperatures arrive by Wednesday pushing the area back into the 30s and 40s. Another shortwave trough will be approaching the region Thursday into Friday. This system is forecast to track farther south as it digs towards the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. Temperatures briefly warm with southerly winds ahead of this feature on Thursday. Precipitation chances increase with slightly better moisture and stronger forcing in place. Light rain and snow is currently expected heading into Thursday night through Friday morning as a cold front pushes through. This is a low chance (20-40%) of precipitation, largely confined to northern portions of the area, at this juncture. Once the front clears the region on Friday, colder air filters in. By next weekend, temperatures may struggle to climb out of the 20s on Saturday and 30s on Sunday.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 520 PM CST Sun Jan 11 2026

VFR conditions are likely (>95% chance) through the TAF period. Southwest winds will decrease slightly overnight, becoming more westerly by tomorrow. Winds at 2000 feet are out of the west at 30-35 kts, which should stay just less than LLWS criteria, but something to keep in mind.

OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. IA...None.