Freezing Precipitation Possible, But Not As Likely As Earlier

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Well it looks like we probably won't get as much of the frozen precipitation as I thought we would when I looked at things on Friday. As I said in my earlier discussions, everything has to play out perfectly in order to see snow or even ice. Things have definitely changed over the weekend. The cold airmass that was supposed to move through the area is shallow and will likely not make it much past the Interstate 20 corridor. This means that most of the area will not be cold enough to support any type of frozen precipitation. The first of the disturbances that is expected to move through the Big Country between now and Tuesday is further east than initially anticipated. This means that only the northern counties, such as Knox, may see any precipitation from this disturbance. If you have any travel plans that take you north into the Texas panhandle or Oklahoma, you may want to wait. There are Winter Weather Advisories and Freezing Rain Advisories in effect in those areas. Travel may be difficult and treacherous with slick roadways.

With all this being said, the forecast now looks like this. Today, we will see cloudy skies with occasional fog and drizzle. There is a 20% chance of showers. Highs will range from the mid 30s in the northern portions of the area to the mid 40s in the southern portions. As of right now, the only area that may see freezing rain or drizzle are the northern portions of the area. So, everyone north of I-20 needs to keep an eye on road conditions and be careful if you have to be on the roadways. I'm not expecting much, if any, accumulations. You may see some glazing of bridges or overpasses, expecially in Knox county where there is a Winter Weather Advisory until 1:00 p.m. this afternoon.

Tonight, we should see lows in the 30s with cloudy skies and a 20% chance of rain. There could again be some freezing rain or drizzle in the northern communities where temperatures will likely drop to or below freezing. Most of the area should remain warm enough to support just rain. Fog is also possible tonight and tomorrow morning, so give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination if you have to travel.

Tomorrow, mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of rain is expected. Highs will range from the mid 30s to low 40s. The northern communities could see some frozen precipitation during the morning hours, so again be careful if you have to travel.

Changes begin on Wednesday and look to last through the Christmas weekend. Mostly sunny skies should rule through at least Friday. Highs are expected to be above average in the upper 50s to mid 60s. It looks like we can expect a nice and mild Christmas holiday.

Have a magnificent Monday!