Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* Chilly start this morning with temperatures into the 30s but we'll warm up nicely again by this afternoon into the upper 50s and lower 60s. A weak cold front arrives on this but don't expect much of a cool down behind this front. The airmass behind this front is Pacific in nature and not from the cold north. Highs will remain in the upper 50s with overnight lows will be near freezing and into the lower to middle 30s. Mostly sunny out there today with a few more clouds in the area by tonight.
* Weekend: Nice and mild over the weekend with high pressure in control. Expect a mostly sunny day for Saturday and Sunday with highs on Saturday in the middle 50s and low 60 during the day on Sunday. Overnight lows will hover near freezing.
* Next Week: Another cold front will arrive on Monday for early next week. New data this morning showing this front a little weaker so not much of a cool down with this front. An even stronger cold front arrives by the middle of the week. Long range models are suggesting a decent cold blast works down across the U.S. and right into Texas just in time for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Models are also bringing some moisture into the area around around late Wednesday and early on Christmas Eve. Very interesting forecast to watch the next few days...
* The Big Game In San Antonio: If you're heading south to San Antonio for the big championship game between Abilene and Katy the weather looks great! Of course the game is inside the Alamo Dome but on the outside expect a mostly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s. It will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s Saturday night. Point here is perfect weather on the outside if you want to head down to the Riverwalk to celebrate the big win by our Abilene High Eagles! Good luck to our home team!
* Winter Begins Monday: I know it has already been cold enough but the official start for Winter is coming on Monday. The Winter Solstice will arrive for Abilene and the Big Country at 11:47 A.M. Central Standard Time. This is also the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year!
* Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern will be in place 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.
* The latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country is coming up on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM. Our news and weather coverage continues also 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 nice weekend...
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