End in Sight for the Rain - Much Colder Next Week

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

The rain has been widespread and heavy at times mainly across the western and northern Big Country today. But, the rain is going to be over by late tonight. Clouds, however, should linger into Thursday.

A cold front will press through the area late tonight, shifting winds to the northwest, rather gusty, and dropping temperatures to the middle 40's in Abilene by early Thursday morning.

With clouds lingering Thursday, and a few peaks of sunshine too, temperatures will be slow to warm up, thanks to that cool north wind. Look for a high of 60 Thursday in Abilene.

Thursday night (Friday morning) is going to be even colder with my projected low being 38 degrees.

Friday after we will see sunny skies and highs in the middle 60's. Friday night football games will be typically chilly for this time of year - jackets certainly needed with game time temperatures in the upper 50's, falling to the low 50's during the game.

Saturday is very nice, sunny and in the 70's. Sunday some clouds will pass through, doubtful they'll bring any rain, but wouldn't be surprised to see an isolated shower as a cold front moves through, nothing major though.

What is very interesting in the forecast is what looks to be our strongest cold front of the season forecast to arrive next Thursday or Friday. Circle October 29th and 30th on your calendar for a big chill and, yes, there is moisture associated, rain looks very likely. But with cold temperatures, dare I mention the "s" word? Stay tuned - too early to tell.