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Nebraska wakes to a brittle winter morning as arctic air settles over the Omaha metro. Frost coats car windows, breath hangs in the air, and the cold bites fast. Even brief exposure feels sharp as winds drain heat from skin before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service office in Omaha/Valley, bitter cold continues today across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Early temperatures sit near 3°F around Omaha, with wind chills approaching -10 to -20 degrees in exposed areas. Anyone heading out should limit time outside, cover exposed skin, and check vehicles before travel…