We will fall into the low single digits overnight, but as the wind shifts out of the southeast, we may get into the low double digits by Wednesday morning.
A few spotty snow showers make an appearance Wednesday morning, but the snow becomes much more widespread as we move through Wednesday afternoon. Despite the snowfall, we'll see warmer temperatures as we reach back into the low 20s.
The worst of the snow and travel conditions will start in the afternoon on Wednesday and last through Thursday morning. At this point, the snow will pick up and the winds will increase. This combination could cause near zero visibility at times. The temperature will fall well below zero Thursday morning, putting the wind chill between -30 to -45 across the region.
The snow ends from west to east Thursday morning. Snow totals will be around 3-6 inches in Omaha, western Iowa, and parts of northwest Missouri. Totals will be smaller as you head west. Cities from Lincoln, Valley, Fremont, and Tekamah will see 2-4 inches. Northeast Nebraska will see between an inch up to 2 inches.
Even when the snow ends, we won't be done with travel issues. Wind gusts around 45 mph Thursday afternoon will continue to blow the snow back onto cleared roads and kick it up off the ground, causing low visibility with little warning. High temperatures will not get above zero Thursday afternoon.
Wind gusts over 50 mph are likely Friday, continuing to blow the snow around and cause travel problems. Wind chills will range from -35 to -50 Friday morning. This bitter cold isn't something we have seen in quite some time. Be sure to bundle up. Afternoon temperatures will be just under zero degrees with a mix of sun and clouds.
There will still be extra wind around Saturday, but it will start to lighten up in the afternoon. This will slow down the flow of cold air, letting us get into the positive single digits for the afternoon with mostly sunny skies.
Christmas will bring somewhat of a miracle! We'll start to see a warming trend on Sunday. Highs reach back into the low 20s under mostly cloudy skies. There's a slight chance for a few flurries or two.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Increasing Clouds
Feels like -10°
Low: 2
WEDNESDAY
Cloudy
Snow Arrives
High: 23
THURSDAY
Mostly Cloudy
Snow Early Then Blowing Snow
Windy
High: -5
FRIDAY
Partly Cloudy
Blowing Snow
Windy
High: -1
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