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KEY MESSAGES

- A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Rooks, Osborne, and Mitchell Counties until 6 AM this morning.

- Total snowfall amounts from this system are expected to range from a trace to just over an inch. The highest amounts are expected to be in north central Kansas.

- High temperatures today through Monday will range from the 20s to 40s. Temperatures warm up Tuesday through Friday with highs mostly in the 50s and 60s.

- The next precipitation chance (15% to 30%) is Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Most of the precipitation is expected to be in the form of rain.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 201 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

Overnight into early this morning...

A Winter Weather Advisory continues for Rooks, Osborne, and Mitchell Counties until 6 AM this morning. Snow showers continue to move across north central Kansas and far southern Nebraska. This activity is expected to continue through most, if not all, of the overnight period. The coverage and intensity of the snow is expected to decrease as the night continues. The expected total snowfall amounts from this system have decreased to a trace to just over an inch. The snow should mostly be out of the area by sunrise today. Winds across north central Kansas and south central and central Nebraska are light at around 5 MPH so blowing snow is not a concern. Low temperatures this morning will range from the single digits in northwest portions of the area to the low 20s in southeast portions.

Today through Friday night...

There are not many changes to the forecast today through next week. High temperatures today through Monday are expected to range from the 20s to the 40s. Low temperatures tonight and tomorrow night will mostly range from around 0 degrees to the teens. Temperatures are still expected to warm up on Tuesday with the presence of a surface trough with highs mostly in the 50s and 60s. Similar temperatures will continue through Friday with highs on Friday expected to be in the 60s and 70s. Low temperatures Monday night through Friday night will mostly be in the 20s and 30s. A passing shortwave trough may bring rain showers (15% to 30% chance) Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Some of the precipitation may be in the form of snow Wednesday night depending on the temperatures and placement of the precipitation.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1128 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

An upper level disturbance passing across north central Kansas this evening is spreading mid-level stratus north across the terminals this evening. Expect CIGS to continue to lower to around 5KFT, but remain VFR, during the overnight hours, with any snowfall likely staying well south of either terminal. Winds will be light overnight, becoming north northwesterly behind the departing disturbance Saturday afternoon as skies clear across the region. Overall, moderate confidence with VFR conditions prevailing through the period.

GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. KS...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST early this morning for KSZ017>019.