The Computer is Back!

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

As you probably saw tonight, my weather graphics computer has returned! Thanks to our engineers who worked hard, Carlos, Jerome to name a couple... And to Brandon Rector... Those folks got the computer back to normal this morning...

On to our weather, more warmth for the next couple of afternoons. Travel weather looks great for Wednesday across the Lone Star State.

The changes in our weather pattern will begin as early as Wednesday though. We will begin to see a few more clouds around the area. Mainly an upper level cirrus deck. These clouds will keep our overnight low temperatures a little milder.

On Thanksgiving a cold front will push through the Big Country and afternoon highs Friday will return to below normal.

After that, we will turn our attention to an upper level low pressure system that will aid in bringing in more moisture and lift for showers and thunderstorms beginning Saturday. Right now I'm calling for a 30% chance of showers. That chance will coninue through Monday with another system pulling in behind the first.

I'm still not convinced we will see a drenching from these systems, but I think we will at least see a few showers over the weekend. Either way, streets will be very slick as you drive to or from your holiday destinations. We have not seen measurable precipitation at Abilene Regional Airport since October 31. When we finally do get some rain, that rain will lift all of the dirt and grease on the roadways back up to the surface making things a little slicker than usual.

That, combined with the added travelers on the roads, could make this driving home from your holiday destination this weekend a little more dangerous on the roadways. Please use extra caution, give yourself extra time, and if you do run into wet roads, please slow down.