Monday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off cold again this morning with temperatures at or below freezing across the Big Country. Temperatures should warm a little above average for this time of year this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Breezy conditions should return with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. The elevated fire danger continues, so please follow all the necessary precautions in order to prevent fires. If you wondering exactly what those precautions are, you can look at the post by Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi from yesterday.

Warm and breezy conditions are expected Tuesday through Thursday. Skies will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s.

Changes begin Thursday night into Friday morning with the arrival of a cold front. This front looks to have arctic air behind it. Chilly temperatures are expected to hang around through the weekend. Right now, highs may only make it to the low to mid 40s. Those numbers may have to be lowered the closer we get to the event. Enough moisture may be in place that some rain is possible. It also looks like portions of the viewing area could, and I stress the word could, see a wintry mix Friday night and Saturday night. We'll continue to keep our eye on this situation and keep you up to date.

Have a magnificent Monday!