Forecast Discussion
NWS Omaha/Valley, NE

136
FXUS63 KOAX 270747
AFDOAX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
147 AM CST Tue Jan 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warmer, but still below-normal temperatures in the 20s and low
  30s for much of this week.

- Quick cooldown Friday with morning wind chills ranging from
  -10 to -20.

- Snow chances return Thursday through Friday morning (15-30%
  PoPs) and Saturday and Saturday night (20-40% PoPs).

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 138 AM CST Tue Jan 27 2026

Today...

A cold front drifted across the forecast area overnight, dropping
temperatures into the teens and single digits. Light northwest winds
at speeds of 5 to 10 mph kept wind chills in the generally between
15 and -5.

High pressure will build in at the surface today, allowing dry
conditions and mostly sunny skies to prevail. This afternoon, high
temperatures will be slightly cooler than yesterday, in the low to
mid 20s, as northwesterly flow draws colder air southeast.

Wednesday through Friday...

Upper ridging over the Four-Corners region will shift eastward on
Wednesday, quickly followed by a shortwave trough pushing into the
Rockies from the west coast. This will allow slightly warmer air to
ebb into the forecast area Wednesday. Highs will reach a few degrees
higher than Tuesday, up to the low to mid 30s. However, this "warm-
up" will be short-lived, as a backdoor cold front moves in from the
northeast Wednesday afternoon, dropping Thursday`s highs back into
low 20s.

The previously mentioned shortwave will pass to the southwest
Thursday, followed by a more robust trough dropping out of the
Great Lakes on Friday. Each feature will bring a chance for light
snow accumulations across the region, along with a surge of colder
air. The best chance for light snow will remain across the western
half of the forecast area, Thursday through Friday morning (15-30%).
Thursday night, low temperatures are expected to dip into the
single digits above and below 0, however wind chills will feel
more like -10 to -20. Highs on Friday are only expected to
reach the positive teens.

The Weekend and Beyond...

Another clipper system will draw a cold front through the northern
Plains this weekend, bringing another chance for light snow Saturday
or Sunday (20-40%). The good news is models hint at an upper ridge
building into the nation`s midsection, bringing warmer air with it.
Both the latest 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks from the CPC paint us
with a 50-60% chance for temperatures to rise above normal.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1119 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

VFR conditions to prevail through the period with some passing
mid-level clouds Tuesday. Winds will become northwesterly early
in the period, sticking around 6-10 kts overnight and then
perhaps gusting 18-20 kts mid-morning into the afternoon.
Should see them lighten up by late afternoon and become
southwesterly again late in the period.

&&

.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
IA...None.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...KG
AVIATION...CA

NWS OAX Office Area Forecast Discussion

Forecast Discussion
NWS Hastings, NE

937
FXUS63 KGID 270538
AFDGID

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1138 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- More seasonable temperatures through mid-week. Highs should
  reach the the 40s for most on Wednesday.

- Another cooldown arrives Thursday through Saturday. Light
  snow is also expected during this timeframe, but the potential
  for anything over 1" is low (20%).

- Next week (February 1st-7th) trends warmer and most dry.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1146 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

Temperatures Tuesday will be similar, but with increasing cloud
cover and a lighter north-northwesterly wind. Wednesday is
expected to be the nicest day of the week as the trough of cold
air over the western CONUS nudges eastward slightly. Relatively
light winds and mostly clear skies are expected to accompany
high temperatures in the 40s (and possibly low 50s in the west).


Unfortunately, this warmup will be short-lived as a shortwave
brings some cooler (not overly cold) air to the region again on
Thursday through Saturday. As mentioned in the Key Messages,
this will also be accompanied by periods light snow. Global
ensembles have trended upwards slightly on amounts, although
most locations will still be lucky to see anything more than a
dusting.

Beyond that, ensembles still favor a warming trend as we head
into February. The 00Z EPS shows 7-Day temperature anomalies of
+5 to +10 degrees (F) for Feb 1-7. The GEFS and GEPS are a
little more reserved, but still favor a warming trend.
Precipitation chances also look pretty lackluster through at
least the first full week of February. &&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1048 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

High confidence (95%) in VFR conditions through the period.
Skies remain mostly clear today and tonight. Scattered high
clouds arrive on Tuesday.

Breezy SW winds continue through the afternoon with gusts over
25kt. Winds decrease and turn to the northwest tonight into
Tuesday morning.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1131 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

Not many significant impacts to aviation is expected across the
6z TAF period. Clouds filling in across the afternoon to early
evening hours should keep bases well above MVFR levels
(10,000-15,000ft). Winds at the surface will remain mostly light
through the day with direction generally out of the northwest.
Precipitation is not expected.

&&

.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
KS...None.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Mangels
AVIATION...Stump

NWS GID Office Area Forecast Discussion