Cold and Foggy For Now, But Warmer Temps On The Horizon

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It has been chilly and foggy across much of the Big Country today. Some areas, like Brownwood, have mainly just been cloudy with fog at times. Temperatures this afternoon range from the upper 30s in Snyder to the low 50s in Brownwood.

A cold front is expected to move across the area later tonight. An upper level trough still looks to move into and across the region overnight into tomorrow morning. We have a 20% chance of showers during the evening. After midnight, the rain may mix with or possibly change over to all snow for the northern half of the viewing area. The fog will continue for us as well and it could be dense at times. This could lead to some slick spots on bridges and overpasses in those areas that get to and below freezing tonight so be careful. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.

We have a 20% chance of morning rain and snow showers. Once again, it will likely only be the northern half of the area that will see the frozen precipitation. Very little, if any, snow accumulation is expected. Whatever we do see will quickly melt because highs look to be in the low to mid 40s Saturday afternoon. We should also have decreasing clouds throughout the day, so some sunshine is possible by late in the afternoon. Windy conditions are expected for tomorrow with winds from the north-northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Dress warmly if you are going to be attending any of the high school football playoff games tomorrow.

Saturday night will be the coldest night of the week with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Be sure to take care of your pets, plants and pipes.

Sunday through Wednesday look to be dry with a gradual warming trend. Highs should be in the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend and end up in the mid 60s by the middle part of next week.

Another cold front looks to move through the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. We have a slight chance for rain with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Have a super Saturday!