Wintry Precipitation Possible

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was another warm and breezy day here in the Big Country with highs mainly in the 70s. Brownwood managed to make it into the low 80s. There were some early morning showers and thunderstorms in the northern half of the viewing area. The sky changed from mostly cloudy early to mostly sunny this afternoon.

Major changes begin for us tomorrow with the arrival of a cold front. At this time, the front looks to arrive during the late afternoon to evening hours. Highs are expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s. We have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms ahead of and along the front. The best shot of rain will be in the eastern portions of the viewing area. Arctic air will filter into the region behind the front. This will be the coldest air we have had so far this season. Breezy conditions should continue on Wednesday.

An upper level disturbance should move close to or through the area late Wednesday night and into Thursday. With cold air in place, we will likely have a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Amounts, if any, still look to be light. Since it is possible that we could see some accumulations, especially on bridges and overpasses, and travel problems are possible there is Winter Storm Watch in effect for Haskell, Throckmorton, Stephens, Shackelford, Jones, Fisher, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, and Eastland counties from late Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon. There is a Winter Weather Advisory for Knox county during that same time period. Thursday will be a raw day with highs in the low to mid 30s. With breezy north winds expected, wind chills will likely be in the teens to low 20s.

We will continue to see well below average temperatures Friday through Sunday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s with lows in the 20s. Since there will be several hard freezes this week, you'll need to protect your pets, plants, and pipes.

Cool, but warmer temperatures are expected to return Monday and next Tuesday.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!