Major Changes This Week

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Despite mostly cloudy skies today, temperatures were able to make it into the upper 60s to low 70s. Breezy south winds also helped keep us mild.

The mild and breezy conditions will continue for Monday and Tuesday. Skies look to be partly to mostly cloudy. There is a slight chance for rain tomorrow in the eastern portions of the viewing area. Highs should be in the low to mid 70s for both days.

Major changes head our way on Wednesday. A cold front is expected to arrive bringing arcitic air into the Big Country. Breezy conditions will likely continue. The eastern communties of the viewing area have a slight chance for rain. High temperatures that day will depend on when the cold front moves through the area. Right now, it looks like we should be in the mid 60s. If the front moves through earlier in the day, we will be cooler. If it is later, then we will be warmer.

Thursday will be a very cold and raw day. Breezy north winds will make it feel colder than it really is. Highs will likely be in the mid 30s. An upper level disturbance is expected to move into or close to the region Wednesday night into Thursday. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. We could, and I stress the word could, see a wintry mix. There are still a lot of variables that have to play out just right in order for this to happen. Amounts, if any, look to be light. Since we have had warm temperatures much of this past week, whatever does fall will have difficulty sticking to the ground. We will monitor this situation very closely and keep you updated through the upcoming week.

Friday through Sunday look dry with well below average temperatures for this time of year. Highs will range from the mid 40s to low 50s during this time period with lows in the mid to upper 20s. This means we will be dealing with hard freezes this week. Go ahead now and begin preparing to protect your plants, pets, and pipes.

Have a magnificent Monday and enjoy the mild temperatures while they last!