DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN OMAHA, NE

Nebraska's largest city sits along the Missouri River, where rolling terrain from glacial activity creates hills unusual in the Great Plains. The metropolitan area's 950,000 residents experience true continental climate: humid summers in the upper 80s and bitter winters where January averages 22°F. Severe thunderstorms produce tornadoes in spring, while blizzards can paralyze the region in winter. Omaha's economy diversified beyond meatpacking and railroads to include insurance and technology sectors. The city's mature tree canopy provides summer shade, while winter winds sweep unobstructed across the plains. Spring and fall bring rapid weather changes and temperature swings exceeding 40 degrees.