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KEY MESSAGES

- Wind chill values near zero tonight/Tuesday morning.

- Some snowmelt expected Tuesday with highs in the mid 30s (east) to mid 40s (west).

- Another round of cold air returns Wednesday-Thursday morning. Temperatures near to below zero possible Thursday morning.

- Warmer, near normal temperatures Friday and Saturday.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 224 PM CST Mon Dec 1 2025

Today and Tuesday...

Skies are clearing from west to east this afternoon behind a departing disturbance. Temperatures are sitting in the 20s (central/east) to low 30s (west). Any lingering flurries should exit southeastern portions of the area by the late afternoon. Clear skies and light winds tonight will result in temperatures dropping into the single digits to low teens, coldest where the snowpack is the deepest. Wind chill values Tuesday morning will hover around zero, dropping below zero in periods of wind.

Southwesterly flow strengthens over the area on Tuesday, bringing a welcome warmup to the area. Temperatures climb above freezing across the area (mid 30s to mid 40s), allowing for at least some melting of snow/ice. The warmest temperatures on Tuesday will be across far western portions of the area where there is the least snow on the ground. These areas could make a run at temperatures near 50 degrees given favorable downslope winds. Overall a relatively pleasant day is expected on Tuesday, especially when compared to the past few days.

Wednesday and Thursday...

The next disturbance moves into the area on Wednesday, bringing another shot of cold air to the area. The NBM currently keeps the forecast area dry (PoPs < 10%) with this disturbance and frontal passage. PoPs may eventually be needed Wednesday morning, with HREF members showing the potential for scattered light precipitation, and 12z ensemble members showing a 20-30% chance for 0.01" of precipitation. If precipitation does occur, it would likely be a light wintry mix.

Breezy-gusty winds move in behind the front on Wednesday, with northerly winds gusting 25-30mph. Winds combined with highs only in the low 30s results in a chilly feeling day across the area (apparent temperatures in the teens to low 20s). Winds become light Wednesday night as a high pressure system moves over the area. Temperatures Wednesday night-Thursday morning will drop into the single digits. Areas with the highest lingering snowpack (highway 81 and east) may see temperatures below zero around sunrise Thursday morning. Thankfully, light winds keep wind chill values "only" in the single digits below zero. Southerly winds strengthen after sunrise, gusting 20-30mph. Highs on Thursday range from the mid 20s along/east of Highway 81 to the upper 30s west of highway 183.

Friday Onwards...

Temperatures climb back towards normal on Friday and Saturday under northwesterly flow aloft. Highs in the upper 30s to upper 40s are expected, warmest across southwestern portions of the area. The next disturbance and shot of cold air arrives Saturday night-Sunday, though this looks to be a quick cooldown before temperatures climb back towards/above normal next week. The forecast remains dry through the weekend, though it's possible Saturday night/Sunday's system brings some light precipitation to the area.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 1118 AM CST Mon Dec 1 2025

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

VFR conditions expected through TAF period. SCT-BKN ceilings around 090 will clear this afternoon, with clear skies persisting into Tuesday morning. Late in the TAF period mid-high level clouds move into the area. Southwest winds around 10kts this afternoon become light overnight, and strengthen again late Tuesday morning.

GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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