Another Spring-Like Weekend Ahead for Omaha

New record high temperatures possible on Monday

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Omaha is set to experience another stretch of unseasonably warm weather, with highs reaching the 60s all weekend and a potential new record high on Monday. The dry, sunny conditions are expected to continue through the early part of next week before chances of rain or snow return by the end of the 10-day forecast period.

Why it matters

Omaha's residents are enjoying an extended period of spring-like weather in the middle of February, which is highly unusual for this time of year. The warm temperatures could set new records and provide a welcome respite from the typical winter chill, but also raise concerns about the long-term impacts of climate change on regional weather patterns.

The details

Overnight lows will dip below freezing, potentially causing light frost on cars, but daytime highs are forecast to reach the 60s on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday is expected to be the warmest day, with the potential to set a new record high temperature. The dry, sunny conditions are likely to continue through the early part of next week before a chance of rain or snow returns by the end of the 10-day forecast period.

  • Overnight lows on Friday morning will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s.
  • Highs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will reach around 60 degrees.
  • Monday is the day to watch for a potential new record high temperature.
  • Chances of rain or snow return by the Thursday/Friday/Saturday timeframe at the end of the 10-day forecast.

The players

Bo Fogal

A meteorologist and weather forecaster for WOWT, the NBC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“To put this in perspective, average high temperatures this time of year are in the upper 30s — meaning we could see record-breaking warmth.”

— Bo Fogal, Meteorologist (wowt.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This extended period of spring-like weather in the middle of winter is highly unusual for Omaha and raises concerns about the long-term impacts of climate change on regional weather patterns, even as residents enjoy the temporary respite from the typical winter chill.