Mild, Dry Weather Continues Across Nebraska

Temperatures expected to climb through the week with little chance of rain

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The forecast for the next week in Nebraska calls for mild and dry weather, with temperatures expected to climb from the low 50s on Wednesday to the 60s and near 70 degrees by next Tuesday. Mostly clear to partly cloudy skies are expected, with only a slight chance of a spotty shower or two in far northern or northeastern parts of the state on Wednesday evening. The extended forecast shows small chances for rain on Friday into Saturday, though any precipitation would be less than 0.10 inches.

Why it matters

The mild, dry weather pattern is good news for residents and businesses across Nebraska, as it allows for comfortable outdoor activities and reduces the need for heating and cooling. However, the lack of precipitation could lead to concerns about drought conditions if the dry spell continues for an extended period.

The details

Overnight, the state will see variable cloudiness with mostly clear skies for eastern Nebraska into Wednesday morning. Clouds are expected to roll back in from the west through the day on Wednesday, leading to partly to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. A spotty shower or two is possible in far northern or northeastern Nebraska on Wednesday evening, but no meaningful moisture is expected. Winds will swing back around to the south and southwest at 5 to 15 MPH through the day on Wednesday.

  • Overnight, variable cloudiness across the state with mostly clear skies for eastern Nebraska into Wednesday morning.
  • Wednesday afternoon, partly to mostly cloudy skies as clouds roll in from the west.
  • Wednesday evening, a slight chance of a spotty shower or two in far northern or northeastern Nebraska.
  • By the end of this week and into Valentine's Day on Saturday, temperatures are expected to warm to the upper 50s.
  • Sunday into early next week, temperatures are forecast to reach the 60s to near 70 degrees by next Tuesday.

The players

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What they’re saying

“The forecast continues to be headlined by mild and dry weather over the course of the next week. In fact, Tuesday will likely end up being our coolest day over the next week to ten days as temperatures look to climb over the next week.”

— Bill Rentschler, Meteorologist (1011now.com)

The takeaway

The mild, dry weather pattern in Nebraska is expected to continue for the next week to ten days, with temperatures gradually climbing from the low 50s on Wednesday to the 60s and near 70 degrees by next Tuesday. While this is good news for outdoor activities, the lack of precipitation could lead to concerns about drought conditions if the dry spell persists.