Friday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was a pleasant day for some shopping on this Black Friday. Above average temperatures continued in the area with just about everyone having highs in the 70s. Brownwood managed to reach the low 80s. We were cooler by a couple of degrees thanks to some afternoon clouds.

Clouds will be on the increase this weekend and early next week. The high pressure system which has dominated over the region the last few days has shifted eastward. This will help push Gulf of Mexico moisture into the Big Country over the coming days. We will likely see mostly cloudy skies Saturday through Tuesday. An upper level disturbance may move through on Monday. There is a slight chance of showers and maybe a thunderstorm for the eastern portions of the viewing area. It looks like the best dynamics and moisture for precipitation will be in the eastern half of the state.

Major changes are expected to take place beginning Wednesday. A cold front is expected to arrive druing the middle of this upcoming week. Arctic air will move in behind the front. It looks like this will be the coldest air we have seen so far this season. Highs Thursday and Friday will be in the mid 40s to around 50 with lows in the mid 20s to around 30. We will continue to keep you updated on this next surge of arctic air.

Have a super Saturday!