Warmer Temperatures This Weekend

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off very cold this morning here in the Big Country with temperatures in the teens to low 20s. It was the coldest morning of the season so far at Abilene Regional Airport which had a low of 16. The record low for this date is 10 which was set last year. Temperatures rebounded nicely this afternoon with highs in the mid 40s to around 50.

Tomorrow should be a little warmer with mostly cloudy skies. Highs are expected to be in the mid 50s, but if there are enough breaks in the clouds we could reach the upper 50s. Winds will be breezy from the south-southwest.

The warming trend looks to continue Sunday and Monday. Skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A cold front is expected to arrive late Monday bringing a chance for rain. That chance is 20% right now and it looks like the best shot at precipitation will be in the northern and eastern portions of the viewing. The northern portions will have the best dynamics while the eastern portions will have the best moisture.

Mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance for rain are expected on Tuesday. Highs look to be in the upper 50s.

Dry conditions look to return Wednesday through next Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Have a super Saturday!