Thursday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had a cold and raw day across the Big Country. Temperatures were in the 20s for much of the day before warming up to the low 30s before sunset. Wind chills were in the single digits and teens all day due to strong northerly winds. Wintry precipitation moved through the region as well thanks to an upper level low. The activity mainly began as sleet before mixing with snow and then turning to all snow. Some locations in the viewing area reported as much as 3" of snow.

Tonight will likely be the coldest of the season so far. We are setting up for optimal radiational cooling conditions. Winds should be much lighter from the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. The sky should be clear as high pressure builds into the area. The air will be a little drier later tonight and tomorrow morning. Also, there is likely going to be some snow on the ground in some locations. Because of all of these factors lows should be in the upper teens to low 20s. You'll need to be sure and protect your pets, plants, and pipes.

With temperatures staying below freezing overnight tonight and into the mid morning hours tomorrow, it is likely that there will be some slick spots on bridges, overpasses, and roadways. If you going to be out, please be careful and take your time getting to your destination. We will see much warmer, but cool temperatures on Friday. Highs look to be in the upper 40s.

This weekend looks partly cloudy and dry. It will remain a bit chilly with highs in the mid to upper 40s.

We warm back up closer to average next week. Highs should return to 50s under a partly cloudy sky.

Have a fantastic Friday!