Here Comes the Cold

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

I guess it comes as no surprise that some cold temperatures are headed our way since the time between now and mid February is typically our coldest weather of the year.

I'm still forecast three fronts, one moving through Abilene as of 4:00pm today (Monday). This front will drop temperatures to the middle 20's by Tuesday morning, so be ready. Also, winds Monday night into Tuesday morning from the north at 15 to 25 will mean wind chills in the teens to begin your day Tuesday.

Temperatures warm close to 50 Tuesday and closer to 60 by Wednesday but (there's always a but in there somewhere) - the strongest cold front of the week arrives Wednesday night. For Thursday, I'm going with the upper 30's as there is still some uncertainty just how much of a glancing blow we'll get from the Arctic outbreak which will engulf much of the eastern half of the nation and the deep south. We should also have more clouds around Thursday into Friday in the cold air. You'll definitely want to plan on bundling up Thursday and Friday.

Temperatures should warm a little for the upcoming weekend.

Numbers
Monday night - Low of 24. North wind 15 to 25. Wind chills in the teens.
Tuesday: Around 50 - lighter winds - chill in the air all day.
Tuesday night: Near 30, clear.
Wednesday: Sunny, upper 50's.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, mid to upper 20's.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, upper 30's.