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KEY MESSAGES

- Mostly rain is expected Wednesday and Wednesday night (up to a 55% to 60% chance). There is around a 10% to 20% chance of snow but little to no accumulation is expected.

- There are fire weather concerns for Tuesday through Friday with the day of greatest concern on Friday.

- There is around a 20% to 30% chance of snow Saturday night through Sunday night.

UPDATE

Issued at 204 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026

Not many changes were made to the forecast. Clear skies and light winds have resulted in temperatures dropping to near zero degrees across northern portions of the area to the teens. Temperatures today are still expected to rise above freezing across most, if not all, of the area. Highs will generally range from the mid 30s to around 50 degrees. Low temperatures tonight will range from the low 20s to low 30s.

Precipitation chances have increased a little Wednesday and Wednesday night (now up to around 55% to 60% across eastern portions of the area). The precipitation is still expected to be in the form of rain but there is a slight chance of snow (around 10% to 20% chance) depending on temperatures. If snow occurs, little to no accumulation is expected. Heightened fire weather concerns are still expected this week beginning Tuesday with the greatest concern for Friday. Snow is still possible (around a 20% to 30% chance) Saturday night through Sunday night of next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 128 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

Skies remain mostly clear and winds will go light/variable tonight, allowing temperatures to dip into the single digits for most. Northern areas with remaining snowpack could even see subzero air temperatures by Monday morning.

Southerly winds return on Monday as surface high pressure pushes off to the east. This should allow most of the area to rise above freezing, and the southwestern fringes of the area (Cambridge, Phillipsburg, Stockton/Plainville) could even make a run at 50 degrees!

Tuesday is still expected to be a significant warmup, especially compared to this past weekend. But the forecast has actually trended a bit cooler thanks to increased cloud cover and the passage of a weak cold front.

Clearing skies and a more westerly wind component should push temperatures to the 60s for most of the area on Wednesday. Global ensembles are now in better agreement of precipitation timing, and now highlight light Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening as the most likely timeframe to see a few rain showers. A handful of ensemble members are cold enough to see a few snowflakes, but any accumulation is unlikely (10% chance or less).

As the system responsible for rain showers Wednesday night departs, Thursday will be slightly "cooler," but highs are still expected to reach the 50s...a solid 10-15 degrees above normal. Friday then bounces back into the 60s and 70s ahead of another shortwave arriving for the weekend. The warmth this week will result in a heightened fire weather threat most through most of the week. At this time, but at this time the highest potential to see at least near- critical conditions is on Wednesday and Friday (30 to 50% chance).

The system next weekend will likely result in at least a couple below-normal days as we begin the month of March. Accumulating snow is also possible (20-40% chance) next Sunday into Monday (March 1-2nd).

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 525 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours. Winds will become southeast by 15z then southerly around 18z to 21z with some gusts. Winds will weaken around 00z then be out of the southwest by 06z and west by 12z Tuesday. Wind shear is expected at KGRI from 03z to 08z. Wind shear is also possible at KEAR but will be weaker and not last as long.

GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. KS...None.