KRBC Weather Alert - Wintry Precipitation Expected Tuesday & Wednesday

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From the KRBC Weather Lab...

* Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service in San Angelo: A strong upper level low pressure system over Northern Mexico is expected to move east into the big bend region on Tuesday and then east across the i-10 corridor Tuesday night. The best snowfall accumulations could be north of a line from Ozona to San Angelo to Ballinger to Cross Plains. Light snowfall accumulations around an inch or less are possible. Since uncertainty still exists with the track of the winter storm system, snowfall amounts could be higher than currently forecasted. Temperatures are expected to become cold enough for the rain to change over to snow or sleet over the western sections early in the day on Tuesday. A rain and snow mix is expected to develop over the remainder of West Central Texas Tuesday night The precipitation should become all snow late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and continue through mid day as the upper system moves east of the area.

* Twitter Alerts: You can follow us on twitter anytime for weather updates, especially during the threat of severe or winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC on twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Stay tuned for weather updates on this winter storm from the KRBC Weather Team...

Wintry Precipitation Possible Tuesday & Wednesday:

Good Morning from KBRC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* I'm gonna keep the short term forecast short here as the main forecast issue for us will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect a mostly cloudy day on this Monday with an isolated shower or two possible with our highs in the lower 50s. Tongiht expect a cloudy sky with increasing chances for showers and cold with lows in the middle 30s.

* The National Weather Service discussion this morning pretty much summarizes the remainder of the forecast for the next few days for us. A developing storm is expected to bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the Big Country, the Northern Concho Valley and the Heartland on Tuesday and early Wednesday. An upper level low pressure system over Northern Mexico is expected to move east into the Big Bend Region on Tuesday and then east across the I-10 corridor Tuesday night. Lift from the upper system will begin to increase over the area Monday night into Tuesday with precipitation beginning as all rain over the Concho valley and Monday evening and across the remainder of the area on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to become cold enough for the rain to change over to snow or sleet over western sections early in the day on Tuesday, with a rain and snow mix over the remainder of the Big Country, Northern Concho Valley and the Heartland by Tuesday afternoon. the snow could become moderate at times on Tuesday roughly west of a line extending from Synder to Sweetwater to Ozona where up to one to two inches of snow could accumulate. the upper system will move east of the area late Tuesday night...with some light snow and rain lingering into Wednesday morning.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great Monday...

Weather Alert - Winter Weather Event Possible For Late Monday Night & Tuesday:

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From the KRBC Weather Lab:

* Statement from the National Weather Service in San Angelo: A strong upper level low pressure system will move across West Central Texas on Tuesday as a surge of cold air enters the area. With abundant moisture and temperatures near freezing a mix of rain, snow and sleet will be possible mainly during the day Tuesday into Tuesday evening. The most likely area to see snow accumulations will be west of an Ozona to San Angelo to Abilene line. At this time there is still some uncertainty with the track of the storm system and the coldness of the surface temperatures. Significant snow accumulations are currently not expected. However, this system will be closely monitored and watches, warnings or advisories may be necessary if colder temperatures move into the area resulting in more significant snowfall amounts.

* Twitter Alerts: You can follow us on twitter anytime for weather updates, especially during the threat of severe or winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC on twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Cold and Wet Weather Almost Here

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner .....

Warm weather fans will cheer on Saturday but cold weather fans will cheer on Sunday and for the next several days afterwards.

Big changes are in store for our weather pattern here in Abilene and the entire Big Country. Those changes include much colder temperatures on Sunday and precipitation in the form of rain Sunday and Monday, but we can't rule out some snow on Tuesday.

A cold front moves through Abilene Sunday during the day bringing clouds, showers and overall dreary weather. Temperatures on Sunday will likely stay in the 50's.

We will get a secondary push of cold air so that by Monday, our high temperatures are in the 40's.

An upper level low will come over our area from the southwest Tuesday and with temperatures well below freezing about 5,000 feet above the surface, we could see some snowflakes find their way to the ground. If that happens, we shouldn't see any stick as highs should remain above freezing, around 42 on Tuesday.

Still, this is days away and the pattern is tricky.

I feel confident we'll see warm weather with increasing clouds on Saturday then much colder temperatures with cloudy, misty, rainy skies Sunday, Sunday night and Monday. It will be the coldest air, lingering longer, than anything we've had so far this Autumn.

Tuesday looks to be our coldest day as skies remain cloudy and a wintry mix of precipitation looks possible. A rain and snow mix is how it looks to me right now.

THE FIRST TEN DAYS OF DECEMBER - you can expect temperatures to be below normal for this time of year with off and on periods of precipitation, totally opposite from the month of November which was dry and warmer than normal.

Changes Coming Late Weekend & Next Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clouds in place across the area this morning so not quite as cold as expected. On this busiest shopping day of the year expect a mostly cloudy sky, breezy and warm with highs near 70° for the area. Clouds remain in place tonight with lows only dropping into the middle and upper 40s.

* Weekend: Mostly cloudy, breezy and warm on Saturday with highs in the lower 70s and mild for Saturday night with clouds still around and overnight lows in near 50° for most of us. A cold front will arrive on Sunday bringing a 50% chance for rain to the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley. Cloudy and cool otherwise with highs holding in the lower 50s.

* Next Week: Clouds and showers, not to mention cool weather will remain in place for next week. There is still a chance for rain on Monday with cloudy sky still in place. We're going to have to keep an eye on Monday night and Tuesday morning as some moisture will still be in the area as temperatures flirt at freezing and just below. For now just expect a cold rain but we'll continue to monitor the situation in the even wintry precipitation could affect the area. Temperatures in the middle to upper 40s for highs throught Tuesday, warming into the lower to middle 50s by the middle and late week. Lows at night pretty much into the 30s.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Nice Weather Through Saturday .... Then

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

I'm sitting here at work, watching the Cowboy game, and then working some more.

While the weather today and tomorrow will be nice, Sunday's weather will be drastically colder and wet.

If you have travel plans this weekend, Saturday will definitely be the best day, so far as weather is concerned. Sunday you will likely deal with wet roads and much colder temperatures.

A cold front will push into Abilene during the day Sunday, ushering in colder air for about three days. We will go from highs around 70 on Saturday to highs around 52 on Sunday and highs in the 40's Monday and Tuesday. Lows in the Sunday night and each night afterwards through the middle of next week.

Rain is a good bet Sunday and will linger off and on through Tuesday.

Watch this blog for updates this holiday weekend as this weather scenario continues to develop.

Nice Weather For Thanksgiving:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clear and cold this morning across the area with many spots at or just below freezing. On this Wednesday expect a sunny day ahead for the Big Country, Heartland, and Northern Concho Valley with highs in the lower to middle 60s across the area Another clear and cold night ahead with lows in the lower 30s so some of us will see a freeze early Thursday morning.

* Thanksgiving Outlook (Thursday - Friday): Expect near freezing temperatures for Thursday morning. Sunny and mild for Thanksgiving with highs in the middlr 60s. A few clouds will return Friday and warmer with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Temperatures will be in the middle to upper 30s for early morning shoppers on Friday.

* Weekend & Next Week: Clouds will be on the increase for Saturday with highs in the lower 70 back into the picture for afternoon highs. A decent front is forecast to arrive by Sunday bringing some rain chances back into the forecast for Sunday and into the early part of Monday. We'll have to watch the temperatures with precipitation in the area but I feel it should be all rain Sunday night and Monday morning. Another surge of cool air is indicated on the long range models behind this front for early next week.

* Program Note: KRBC's Abilene Today and Abilene Midday will not be seen on Thursday morning. From all of us on the morning crew we would like to wish you all a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Abundant Sunshine & Cooler Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clear and cool this morning across the area after the cold front has passed through last night. Expect a sunny day ahead for the Big Country, Heartland, and Northern Concho Valley with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s for most areas. Clear and cold weather expected for tonight with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s, so most of us will see a freeze.

* Thanksgiving Outlook (Wednesday - Friday): Looking sunny to mostly sunny for the next few days ahead. Expect a freeze for Wednesday morning and possible another one come Thursday morning. Another cool day for Wednesday with highs in the lower 60s. Sunny and pleasant for Thanksgiving with highs in the lower to middle 60s. Temperatures will be in the middle 30s for early morning shoppers on Friday but we should warm into the middle 60s in the afternoon.

* Weekend & Next Week: Clouds will be on the increase for Saturday with highs near 70 back into the picture for afternoon highs. A decent front is forecast to arrive by Sunday bringing some rain chances back into the forecast for Sunday and into the early part of Monday. Another surge of cool air is indicated on the long range models behind this front for early next week.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Nice Weather Through the Week

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

A cold front passing through the area tonight will lead to much cooler weather on Tuesday, and seasonable weather for the rest of the week.

Temperatures in the mid 30 range will greet Abilene residents Tuesday. A few clouds will be possible but dry air will keep the rain away.

Tuesday night temperatures near 32 can be expected followed by sunshine and the low to mid 60's on Wednesday.

Texas travel weather looks good for the Thanksgiving holiday. Temperatures will stay pretty close to 60 around our area then slightly warmer this weekend.

While it's too early to say with any confidence and hard to pinpoint our weather early next week, signs are pointing to much colder weather and a chance for precipitation to begin December.

Sunny, Breezy & Warm Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A bit chilly out there in spots across the Big Country but temperatures will be warming up today thanks to a south and southwest wind. At one point this morning Dyess AFB had dropped down to 32° before warming back up. Several spots have dipped into the 30s before warming back up as the winds start to pick this morning. Abundant sunshine for the day ahead but the winds will be up from the southwest by afternoon which will warm us into the middle and upper 70s across the area. A cold front is expected tonight and a few clouds are possible along the front with lows dropping into the upper 30s/low 40s. A much cooler day ahead on Tuesday with daytime highs across the area into the lower 60s.

* Thanksgiving: Expect sunny to mostly sunny conditions the rest of the week ahead. Looks like a freeze is possible Wednesday morning and Thursday morning. Another cool day for Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. After the same deal can be expected for Thanksgiving on Thursday. Temperatures will be in the middle 30s for early morning shoppers on Friday but we should warm into the middle 60s in the afternoon.

* Weekend: Clouds will be on the increase for Saturday with middle 60s back into the picture for afternoon highs. A decent front is forecast to arrive by Sunday bringing some rain chances back into the forecast for Sunday and into the day on Monday. Another surge of cool air is indicated on the long range models with this front for early next week.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great Monday...

Nice Weekend Weather

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

Mornings will be cool, afternoons mild this weekend.

Clouds will be slow to decrease as we begin the weekend, but sunshine will prevail much of the weekend, especially Sunday.

Temperatures near 40 Saturday morning, near 65 Saturday afternoon, 43 Sunday morning and 70 Sunday aftenoon.

The next cold front is Monday evening, but no rain is expected with the front, the rain should remain south and east of our area.

Thanksgiving weather is looking nice for a large area of Texas with morning lows in the 30's but afternoon highs in the low 60's.

There is an interesting scenario being played out in the forecast models, trying to bring some cold air and moisture to our area between November 30 and December 3rd. It will be something to watch to see how it plays out.

Enjoy your weekend !!

Showers This Morning, Nice Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Showers continue across the eastern and southeastern areas this morning and should be confined to this area the rest of the morning. I think for the rest of us, we'll be mostly cloudy with clouds gradually breaking up heading into the day. Temperatures cooler today with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. A few clouds still around tonight with cool temperatures into the upper 30s.

* Weekend: Forecast looks good for the weekend for the area. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny with highs on Saturday in the upper 60s and Sunday into the lower 70s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s on Saturday morning but the upper 40s on Sunday morning.

* Next Week: One front will arrive on late Monday bringing in cooler weather for next week but a stronger front should arrive by the middle of next week. Models have backed off with the front the middle of next week. Highs in the 70s Monday but upper 50s/low 60s next week. Thanksgiving Day looks to be nice, although a bit cool.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

Clouds Return Today, Rain Returns Tonight:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Unlike the last couple of mornings, we're all waking up to much warmer temperatures this morning. It's a bit breezy out there and expect the breeze to stay with us today. Clouds will slowly return as we get into the day with our highs today in the middle 70s. Expect conditions to be mostly cloudy to cloudy tonight. A cold front still on track to move through overnight. Showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible. Lows tonight in the the middle 40s. The rain should be out of here by early in the morning. Clouds will decrease on Friday but it will be cooler with highs in the lower 60s.

* Weekend: Forecast looks good for the weekend for the area. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny with highs on Saturday and Sunday into the upper 60s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s on Saturday morning but the upper 40s on Sunday morning.

* Next Week: One front will arrive on Monday bringing a bit of cooler weather for next week but a stronger front should arrive by the middle of next week. Models are showing some rain chance for the area on Wednesday so I decided to go ahead and mention the chance in my morning forecast package. Highs in the 70s Monday but upper 50s/low 60s next week. Could see a freeze again by the middle of next weeek.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a Nice Thursday...

Another Cold Start, Warm This Afternoon:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Freeze Warning for Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Haskell, Callahan, Throckmorton, Shackelford and Jones County until 9:00 AM. ***

*** The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Freeze Warning for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche County until 9:00 AM. ***

*** The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Freeze Warning for Stonewall, Kent and King County until 9:00 AM.***

*** The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Freeze Warning for Knox County until 8:00 AM. ***

* Another cold start this morning with some areas at or just below freezing. A nice day ahead with temperatures warming up to near 70 this afternoon. Not as cold tonight thanks to a south wind, our temperatures will drop into the middle 40s. Partly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s. A cold front arrives late Thursday bringing a slight rain chance for late Thursday and early Friday. The best rain chances should be south and east of Interstate 20.

* Weekend: Expect mostly sunny conditions over the weekend with daytime highs in the middle to upper 60s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s on Saturday morning and we'll be into the middle 40s Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Another cold front will arrive on Monday. Models bring this front in with a dry airmass so no rain chances expected for the Big Country. We will see some more clouds with the front. Temperatures in the 60s behind the front and lows getting back into the lower 40s and upper 30s.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Freeze Warning For Overnight & Wednesday Morning:

From the KRBC Weather Lab:

* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Freeze Warning for Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Haskell, Callahan, Throckmorton, Shackelford and Jones County for overnight and into the morning hours on Wednesday until 9:00 AM

* The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Freeze Warning for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche County for overnight and into the morning hours on Wednesday until 9:00 AM

* The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Freeze Warning for Stonewall, Kent and King County for overnight and into the morning hours on Wednesday until 9:00 AM.

* The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Freeze Warning for Knox County for overnight and into the morning hours on Wednesday until 8:00 AM.

* A Freeze Warning is issued during the growing season when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing over a large area for an extended period of time, regardless whether or not frost develops. A Freeze Watch is issued when sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation

Cold Start But Mild This Afternoon:

Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Freeze Warning in effect for Taylor, Nolan, Callahan, Eastland, Shackelford, Stephens, Jones, Fisher, Mitchell, Scurry, Haskell, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Knox, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, Brown, and Comanche County until 9:00 AM this morning ***

* A very cold start this morning but a nice day ahead with temperatures warming up into the middle 60s this afternoon. Another cold night ahead with lows in the lower 30s, so expect a freeze again for most of us. Temperatures much warmer tomorrow with highs in the lower 70s. The first of two cold fronts arrives late Thursday/early Friday. Looks like most of the moisture will be off to the east. Another front is due into the area come Monday, also looks to be that all the moisture will set up east of the area. Temperatures ease back into the 60s late week and into the weekend and overnight lows drop back into the upper 30s and lower/middle 40s.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Freeze Warning In Effect Tonight/Tuesday Morning:

From the KRBC Weather Lab:

* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Freeze Warning for Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Fisher, Nolan, Haskell, Coke, Runnels, Callahan, Throckmorton, Shackelford and Jones County for Monday night and into the morning hours on Tuesday.

* The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Freeze Warning for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche County for Monday night and into the morning hours on Tuesday.

* The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Freeze Warning for Mitchell & Scurry County for Monday night and into the morning hours on Tuesday morning.

* The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Freeze Watch for Stonewall County for Monday night and into the morning hours on Tuesday.

* The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Freeze Watch for Knox County for Monday night and into the morning hours on Tuesday.

* A Freeze Warning is issued during the growing season when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing over a large area for an extended period of time, regardless whether or not frost develops. A Freeze Watch is issued when sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation

First Fall Freeze Ahead Tonight:

Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Freeze Warning in effect for Mitchell & Scurry County for overnight and into early Tuesday. Freeze Watch in effect for Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Fisher, Nolan, Haskell, Coke, Runnels, Jones, Stonewall & Knox County for overnight and into Tuesday morning ***

*** Wind Advisory in effect for Eastland, Stephens and Comanche County into the afternoon hours ***

* Cold front has made it through West Central Texas this morning. A few low clouds are hanging behind the front but will quickly burn off as we get into the day. Cooling down out there with a breezy northwest wind behind the front filtering the cooler air into the area. Winds should vary between 15-25 mph, with a higher gust at times. Expect a mostly sunny day and much cooler with highs mostly in the upper 50s, though a few spots down near the Colorado River might make it into the lower 60s. The winds will begin to let up as we head into the afternoon. A very cold night ahead and for many of us this will be the first freeze of the season. Freeze Watch in effect for most areas, while a Freeze Warning is effect for the western areas, including Snyder and Colorado City. Lows tonight in the lower 30s and I wouldn't be surprised if a few spots dipped into the upper 20s.

* Temperatures will be more seasonal but warming up some as we head into the week with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with overnight lows eventually settling back into the 40s. Sunny conditions will prevail most of the week ahead with some clouds returning late week and into the weekend. Models hint at a slight rain chance come Sunday but I've decided not to include it in my forecast package this morning. I'd like to wait and see some more data before adding in the rain chance.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Changes Ahead In The Weather Pattern:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Expect a partly cloudy day with afternoon highs topping out near 80. Partly cloudy conditions will remain in place tonight with lows in the midle to upper 50s. Breezy conditions will prevail through the weekend. Weather not to bad for high school football games across the region tonight.

* Weekend: Remaining partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the upper 70s/lower 80s and overnight lows in the middle 50s. Clouds will increase for the day on Sunday. The cold front still on track to move in area early on Sunday increasing chances for a few showes and maybe an isolated thunderstorms. The rain should end by Monday morning.

* Next Week: Cooler air arriving with the front on Sunday. Expect highs in the 50s for Monday and Tuesday and 60s into the middle of next week. Cold nights return with lows in the 30s through the middle of next week. The forecast looks dry into next week.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: We're pretty much right on the time frame for the average first freeze dates for the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas.Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12. The National Weather Service has indicated that some areas could run a little late getting to the first freeze for this year. So far the coldest we've seen this fall for Abilene has been has been 34 back on October 27.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

Dense Fog This Morning, Nice Afternoon

*** Dense Fog Advisory in effect for the areas north of Interstate 20 here in the Big Country until 9:00 AM ***

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Dense areas of patchy fog have developed again this morning across the Big Country. Dense Fog Advisory has been issued through mid-morning so give yourself a little extra time headling out. The fog will disspate by late morning with a nice day ahead. Expect a partly cloudy day with afternoon highs topping out in the upper 70s. Partly cloudy conditions will remain in place tonight with lows in the middle 50s. Winds will pick up today so expect breezy periods at times.

* Remaining partly cloudy through Saturday with highs in the upper 70s/lower 80s and overnight lows in the middle 50s. The cold front still on track to move in area early on Sunday increasing chances for showes and a few thunderstorms. No severe weather is expected at this time. The rain should end by Monday morning. Cooler air arriving with the front. Highs in the upper 60s Sunday, 50s on Monday and back into the 60s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows drop into the 40s Monday night and we're into the 30s by the middle of the week.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: We're pretty much right on the time frame for the average first freeze dates for the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas.Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12. The National Weather Service has indicated that some areas could run a little late getting to the first freeze for this year. So far the coldest we've seen this fall for Abilene has been has been 34 back on October 27.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

A Pleasant Veterans Day Forecast:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Once again here in the morning some areas of patchy fog in spots across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley so give yourself a little extra time headling out. Would not be surprised if we get placed under another Dense Fog Advisory like we saw yesterday moring. The fog will disspate by late morning with a nice day ahead. Expect a mostly sunny day with afternoon highs topping out in the middle 70s. A few clouds are possible tonight with lows again in the low 50s, with a few upper 40s.

* Expect partly cloudy days through Saturday with highs in the middle and upper 70s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 50s. The cold front still on track to move in area early on Sunday increasing chances for showes and a few thunderstorms. No severe weather is expected at this time. The rain should end by Monday morning. Cooler air arriving with the front. Highs in the 60s Sunday, 50s on Monday and back into the 60s by Tuesday. Overnight lows should be in the upper 30s and lower 40s behind the front.

* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern is taking shape and will bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern for the winter months. There is also a chance for increased winter precipitation depending on temperature trends. Data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: We're pretty much right on the time fram for the average first freeze dates for the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas.Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12. The National Weather Service has indicated that some areas could run a little late getting to the first freeze for this year. So far the coldest we've seen this fall for Abilene has been has been 34 back on October 27.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a wonderful Veterans Day on this Wednesday...

Nice November Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Patchy fog in spots across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this morning so give yourself a little extra time headling out. Fog will disspate by late morning with a nice day ahead. Expect a partly cloudy sky with temperatures in mostly in the middle 70s. A few clouds still possible tonight and looks like fog will redevelop overnight again with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* The rest of the week still looks pretty quiet with mostly sunny to partly cloudy days with highs in the middle and upper 70s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 50s. A cold front still on track to move in late Saturday and early on Sunday and bring us a slight chance for rain and some cooler temperatures with highs dropping back into the 60s.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Weather Looks Dry This Week

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

The weather will be rather uneventful this week in the Big Country.

We have a cold front coming in tonight (Monday) which should keep some clouds lingering around the area Tuesday. I'm forecasting a high of 68 on Tuesday with a light northeast wind 5 to 10.

The rest of the week we will see highs in the low to mid 70's during the day and the low 50's at night.

The next front is due Saturday night and that brings just a slight chance for showers and cooler weather for Sunday.

AM Clouds & PM Sunshine Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Morning clouds and fog across the area this morning will give way towards midday as sky conditions become partly cloudy. A rather warm day with highs in the middle 70s. Partly cloudy for tonight with lows near 50° in most areas, a few spots in the upper 40s. A weak cold front will move through this afternoon.

* This Week: Rather quiet week with an upper level ridge settling in over Texas. This will keep us mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Temperatures will be above normal for November with middle 70s for highs and lows in the middle 50s. Another cold front is due on Saturday that will bring some cooler weather. There is slight chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday with the front.

* Next Week: Our nice weather trend will sorta come to a brief end as the pattern chance will bring a decent cold front into the area on Monday. We'll include a slight chance for showers or an isolated storm Monday afternoon, Monday night and early on Tuesday. Cooler air will arrive with the front as temperatures will drop back into the 60s for highs next week and lows into the 40s.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great Monday...

Few Showers Possible

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

I'm leaving a slight chance for showers in the forecast Sunday night and Monday, but have little confidence that we'll see much in the way of rain.

The overall pattern this week leans to dry weather as major weather systems continue to stay away.

Hurricane Ida is a big story, but will affect Florida, the Deep South and Gulf Coast.

The storm track for northern systems also stays north and away from us, leaving mild temperatures.

A couple of cold fronts will pass through on Monday night, then again this coming weekend, but both look like minor fronts.

Temperatures will stay a few degrees above 70 most of the week with lows near 50.

Nice Weekend Weather / Rain Possible Early Week

From Randy Turner ....

Nice weather this weekend, dry. Sunny and about 80 Saturday. More clouds Sunday with highs closer to 70.

A bit windy from the south 10 to 20 this weekend.

A cold front approaches late Monday. It may mean a few showers Monday night into Tuesday morning, but I'm not expecting significant amounts.

Temperatures Monday around 66, around 63 Tuesday.

Dry weather Wednesday through Friday of next week but as we get to middle month, rain likely to return.

Have a great weekend !!!

Nice End To Week, Changes Next Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another nice weather day is in store for Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley with plenty of blue sky and sunshine.Temperatures will be warmer with highs near 80 in most spots. Mostly clear tonight but a couple of high clouds could roll in late. Not as cool tonight with lows in the middle 50s.

* Weekend: Mostly sunny on Saturday but expect more clouds in the area on Sunday ahead of a disturbance and a cold front arriving by Monday. Highs on Saturday will range in the middle to upper 70s. Sunday high temperatures will average in the middle 70s. Lows in the middle 50s. No rain chances expected for the weekend.

* Next Week: Our nice weather trend will sorta come to a brief end as the pattern chance will bring a decent cold front into the area on Monday. We'll include a slight chance for showers or an isolated storm Monday afternoon, Monday night and early on Tuesday. Cooler air will arrive with the front as temperatures will drop back into the 60s for highs next week and lows into the 40s.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great weekend...

Another Nice Fall Weather Day:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another nice day ahead for the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley with plenty of blue sky and sunshine. Temperatures will be warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Mainly clear tonight but a couple of high clouds could roll in late. Not as cool tonight with lows in the lower 50s. Nice weather for Friday and Saturday with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 70s and a few spots at 80° but clouds will return on Sunday. Next cold front is due in on Monday so will continue to include a slight chance for showers or an isolated storm Monday, Monday night and early on Tuesday. Cooler air will arrive with the front as temperatures will drop back into the 60s for highs next week.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great Thursday...

Another Nice Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Same old song and dance in the weather department but we can't complain about the selection! Pleasant weather continues for us with abundant sunshine today with high temperatures in the middle 70s. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the upper 40s. Another sunny day ahead for Thursday with temperatures a tad warmer in the middle and upper 70s. Some clouds will return heading into the weekend but no rain with these clouds. Models continue to bring a front into the Big Country on Monday that will increase clouds and bring some rain chances. Also looks like some cooler air will arrive behind this front.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Pleasant Weather Remains In Place:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather pattern remains in place for West Central Texas. A weak front is washing out across the region but didn't really bring much of an effect other than a wind shift. Abundant sunshine in store for today with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Clear tonight and a few degrees warmer with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. A few high clouds will roll into the area by late week but the pattern will remain quiet. Models develop a trough across the western part of the country that could bring us a slight rain chance early next week but my confidence is pretty low right now so I am not going to insert rain yet into the forecast by the end of the seven day forecast period.

* November Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter month for West Central Texas due to the return of El Niño and its effects on Texas. As far as temperatures go, the data suggests equal chances of above or below normal temperatures, so more than likely the numbers will remain near normal for this time of year.

* First Freeze Dates: The average first freeze of the fall season for us here in our part of West Central Texas is in the early to middle part of November. Here are just a few of the dates as reported by the San Angelo National Weather Service: Abilene - November 12, Coleman - November 13, Brownwood - November 13, Ballinger - November 9, and Rotan - November 12.

* Drought Information: For the lastest on the drought here across West Central Texas and the Big Country please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. More news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 PM on KRBC.

* Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather evenings affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. You can also check out news updates from KRBC via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...