Friday Afternoon Discussion

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

What a day! Temperatures across the Big Country warmed into the lower 60s today behind a cold front that arrived early this morning. I still have to admit, even from a meteorologist's standpoint, it is wierd to say that we warmed up to above average, after a cold frontal passage. The reason is simple, the very dry ground and dry air at the surface is much easier to warm up than moist ground and a moist atmosphere.

Saturday looks to be a copy of today, with a cool North wind and temperatures warming back into the lower 60s.

Super Bowl Sunday could be a dangerous fire weather day. Right now winds are forecasted to be right at, or just below criteria strength for a red flag warning. Either way, winds will be strong, anywhere from 10 to 25 miles per hour. There will most certainly be an elevated fire danger. So, please hold off on bar-be-cueing for the Super Bowl this year. High temperatures Sunday will warm into the lower to middle 70s.

By Monday a cold front will arrive knocking afternoon highs back down into the middle to upper 50s for the first half of next week. Rain chances remain non-existent through the extended.