Another Round of Wintry Precipitation Possible

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It looks like a winter wonderland across most of the Big Country today for Thanksgiving. An upper level disturbance moved across the Lone Star State bringing snow, sleet and rain. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches have been reported across mainly the central and western portions of the Big Country where temperatures have been at or below freezing all day. The eastern part of the area will likely only see a dusting to an inch due to being above freezing for much of the day.

A Heavy Snow Warning continues for much of the area through midnight tonight. A Snow Advisory continues for Stonewall, Scurry and Mitchell counties until 9 p.m. tonight. Haskell and Throckmorton counties are under the Snow Advisory until midnight. Knox, Stephens, Eastland and Comanche counties are not under a warning or advisory at this time. The snow and sleet should taper off sometime after midnight tonight. Total snow accumulations from today's disturbance could reach as high as 6 inches in some locations. Lows look to be in the upper 20 to low 30s. Since temperatures will likely be at or below freezing for most of the area throughout the night, there will be some slick and icy spots on the roadways. Be careful if you have to be out and about, especially on bridges and overpasses.

For those of you heading out to the big shopping sales in the morning, be sure to dress warmly and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. Temperatures will start off in the upper 20s and only warm up into the upper 30s to low 40s by the afternoon. There could be some icy spots on roadways through the morning.

An upper level low looks to develop in a trough to our west tomorrow. Upper level disturbances should begin moving through the area late tomorrow. The low itself will move across the state this weekend. It looks like we will have a chance of rain, sleet and snow during this time period. The precipitation could be mixed at times while at others it could be all rain or all snow. The type and amount will depend heavily on the exact strength and track of the low. Temperatures will range from the upper 20s to mid 30s Friday night through Sunday night. If we see snow and/or ice, there could be some accumulation. It is a bit too early to tell how much though. We should have a better estimate by tomorrow.

Next week looks warmer with highs returning to the mid 50s on Monday and the low to mid 60s by Tuesday, Wednesday and next Thursday. There is a slight chance of rain on Wednesday and a 20% chance on Thursday due to another upper level system moving into the area.

Have a fantastic Friday!