Abilene Area Weather Rapidly Getting Worse

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ABILENE !!!!

A strong low pressure system was moving into the Big Country as of late Wednesday night.

This system is capable of significant rain for starters, but significant snow is possible by sunrise Christmas Eve morning.

A Winter Storm Warning means 4 to 6 inches of snow is possible by mid-afternoon Thursday. With wind from the north at 20 to 30, blowing and drifting of snow is likely too.

Travel from Abilene to points north is now discouraged, due to the anticipated snow event Christmas Eve.

Skies should be sunny by Friday, Christmas Day, but that doesn't mean it's going to warm up.

Highs Christmas Eve only around 36 (maybe) - with wind chills in the 20's.
Lows Christmas Eve night around 22.
Highs Christmas Day around 42 (maybe).

Monitor the weather closely on our website - bigcountryhomepage.com for updates.

You can also link to the San Angelo National Weather Service office at www.srh.noaa.gov/sjt

Merry Christmas !!