Nebraska Weather 3/7 Evening - Frost to Flip-Flops

Good evening. Nebraska. I'm Michael Nally. That crisp 32-degree wake-up call this morning? Just a teaser. We're talking about a massive 40-degree temperature swing today—yes, you heard that right—with some spots climbing from near-freezing at dawn to a balmy 70 degrees by afternoon. Here's the breakdown: Out west, you’re starting at a chilly 29 degrees this morning, but don't let that fool you. By this afternoon. Scottsbluff and the Panhandle will be basking in 70 degrees under sunny skies. Winds kick up from the west at 10 to 15 miles an hour, gusting to 25—so hold onto your hats. Tonight brings a quick cooldown back to the mid-30s, but still mild for early March. Head east. And the story’s similar with a twist. Omaha and Lincoln wake up to 36 degrees, but by 5 P.M., you’re hitting 72 degrees—that's 25 degrees above normal for this time of year. Southwest winds at 10 to 14 miles an hour will keep things breezy. And overnight, temps stay unusually warm, only dipping to the mid-40s. That’s right—no jacket needed for your evening plans. Southeast Nebraska? You’re the warm spot today, with highs pushing 76 degrees in places like Falls City and Nebraska City. That’s nearly 20 degrees above average—soak it up, because this kind of March warmth doesn’t come around often. Winds stay steady from the southwest. And like the rest of the state, you’ll stay dry through tomorrow. In Twist, this warmth is borrowed time. A cold front sweeps in Tuesday, dropping highs back to the 50s and bringing a chance of light rain or even snow—yes, snow—especially up in the Sandhills. But don't panic; accumulations look minimal. By Thursday, we rebound into the 60s and 70s again, so it’s a quick dip, not a deep freeze. Looking ahead: Sunday brings statewide sunshine and highs in the low 70s. Fire weather concerns pop up with gusty winds and low humidity—so be mindful if you’re burning anything. Monday gets even warmer, with mid-70s possible in the southeast. Then Tuesday and Wednesday, that cold front arrives, knocking temps down to the upper 40s and 50s, with a slight chance of rain or snow. Nothing major, just a reminder that March in Nebraska is a mood swing waiting to happen. Thursday and Friday bounce right back to the 60s and 70s, because why not? The big picture? We’re gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day. And the spring equinox is just 13 days away. But today? It’s all about that unseasonable warmth—so get outside and enjoy it. See you tomorrow.