Cooler & Breezy Today, Rain Late Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A few clouds around today and slighty cooler temperatures as we reach the lower 50s across the area today. A few clouds still around tonight and colder with lows in the lower 30s. Partly cloudy and warmer on Saturday with highs back in the lower 60s, falling into the upper 30s overnight. Clouds are back on Sunday with a good chance for rain showers by afternoon and highs in the upper 50s.

* Next Week: Rain showers will gradually end on Monday across the area. Temperatures are looking too warm to support any wintry precipitation early Monday morning based on the forecast models this morning. Colder though with highs in the middle 40s. Partly cloudy and warming back up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Next rain chances arrives on Thursday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice weekend...

A Breezy & Warm Winter Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Not as cold this morning as it has been the last several mornings. Temperatures starting out today here in the middle and upper 30s. Expect a partly cloudy day ahead, breezy and warm as temperatures climb into the lower 60s. Becoming mostly cloudy overnight as a cold front moves across the area. Rain chances are not looking so well with the system now but I'll go ahead and keep a stray shower possible overnight, mainly across the far northern counties.

* Weekend: Clouds will decrease during the day on Friday and temperatures cooler we reach the lower 50s tomorrow. A few clouds around tomorrow night and colder with lows in the lower 30s. Partly cloudy and warmer on Saturday with highs in the upper 50s, falling into the upper 30s overnight. Clouds are back on Sunday with a good chance for rain showers and highs only near 50. Sunday night the shower chances will continue as lows drop into the lower and middle 30s. With temperatures that cold, we could see some wintry mix or light snow mix in with the rain. Models are still showing temperatures not cold enough for a major snow event but still something to keep an eye on the next few days.

* Next Week: Rain/Snow mix early on Monday morning changing over to just rain showers as we warm up into the upper 40s. Decreasing clouds with highs in the middle 50s on Tuesday and lower 60s by Wednesday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Thursday...

Sunny & Warmer Today, More Rain Chances Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cold start this morning and there are icy spots across the region so use extreme caution and allow yourself plenty of time heading to your morning destinations. Many schools and businesses across the viewing area running on delayed starts. That information is crawling at the bottom of the screen on KRBC television.

* The sunshine is back for today which will gradually melt off the snow and ice. Warmer today with temperatures back into the middle 40s. A few clouds return late tonight but not so cold with lows dropping into the middle 30s. A few more clouds in the area on Thursday with highs in the lower 60s. Another system moves in tomorrow night and Friday morning bringing a slight chance for a few rain showers early on Friday. Cooler on Friday with highs back in the lower 50s.

* Weekend: A few clouds on Saturday with highs in the middle 50s. Another system works into the area on Sunday and Monday. There will be a chance for rain both days but temperatures will be cold enough Sunday night and Monday morning that we could see a rain/snow/wintry mix across the area. Temperatures warm up by later in the morning on Monday to bring it back to just rain falling. Highs in the upper 40s Sunday and middle 40s on Monday. The overnight lows in the lower to middle 30s.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Weather Alert - Winter Storm Impacting Area

From the KRBC Weather Lab:

* Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday for the following counties: Taylor...Nolan... Callahan Brown...Coke...Coleman...Runnels...Mitchell...Scurry

* Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday for the following counties: Fisher...Haskell... Jones...Shackelford...Throckmorton.

* Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Noon CST Tuesday for the following counties: Stonewall...Kent...King

* Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM CST Tuesday for the following counties: Eastland... Stephens.

* Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM CST Tuesday for the following counties: Comanche...Mills

* Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM CST Tuesday for the following county: Knox

* The upper level storm system is moving across far west texas this morning. Concurrently, reinforcing cold air is moving south into the region and will combine with good lift and moisture to produce snow over West Central Texas. At the current time the area with the best potential for significant snowfall remains between Interstates 10 and 20. The snow will continue through much of the day on Tuesday. The more accumulating snows began after midnight and will continue into the day. The snow should end this afternoon and evening as the upper level system moves southwest of the area.

* The snow will be heavy at times with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across the far northern big country north of u.S. 180, 2 to 4 inches across the Central Big Country along the Interstate 20 corridor and 4 to 6 inches across the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Anyone planning travel across the warning area on Tuesday will need to stay tuned to the latest updates to the forecast.

* Sunshine returns on Wednesday. Highs climb into the middle 40s on Wednesday and back into the middle 50s on Thursday and Friday. Lows at night into the middle 30s. Another storm system arrives on Friday bringing a chance for rain into the area. Over the weekend there is another chance for rain on Sunday. Models still show some air in place with this system on Sunday. I am still keeping the precipitation in the form of rain in my forecast package for now.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Stay tuned to KRBC for latest winter weather information...

Winter Storm Arriving Tonight & Tuesday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

*** Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight until 6:00 PM on Tuesday for Scurry, Mitchell, Coke, Runnels, Coleman & Brown County ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight until 6:00 PM on Tuesday for Taylor, Nolan, Callahan, Shackelford, Jones, Fisher, Haskell & Throckmorton County ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6:00 PM Monday until 12:00 PM on Tuesday for Stonewall County ***

*** Winter Storm Watch in effect from 3:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday for Eastland & Comanche County ***

* Cloudy and cool today with highs in the lower 40s across the area. A cool north breezy will make it feel chillier at times today. An upper level storm system over the Northern Rockies is forecast to drop southeast into New Mexico and West Texas. Concurrently, reinforcing cold air will be moving south into the region and will combine with good lift and moisture to produce snow over West Central Texas. At the current time the area with the best potential for significant snowfall will be between Interstates 10 and 20. The snow is expected to begin late tonight and will continue through much of the day on Tuesday.

* Precipitation in the form of rain or a rain snow mix is expected to begin Monday night with a fairly quick transition over to snow Tuesday morning as colder air filters into the region. The
snow will be heavy at times with accumulations of 2-4 inches across the Big Country and 4 to 6 inches across the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Anyone planning travel across the warning area on tuesday will need to stay tuned to the latest updates to the forecast.

* The Week Ahead: After the winter weather event tonight and Tuesday the sunshine returns on Wednesday. Highs climb into the middle 40s on Wednesday and back into the middle 50s on Thursday and Friday. Lows at night into the middle 30s. Another storm system arrives on Friday bringing a chance for rain into the area. Over the weekend there is another chance for rain on Sunday. I will say the models do have cold air in place with this system on Sunday. I have a forecast for rain that day which may be changed to wintry precipitation as new data comes in and we get closer to the event.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Clouds Return But Still Warm Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* A nice end to the week with mostly sunny and later today a partly cloudy sky. Highs in the middle and upper 60s with overnight lows tonight in the middle 40s. South breezy will continue as we go into the day and also this evening.

* Weekend: Mostly cloudy, warm and breezy on Saturday with highs in the middle 60s and Saturday night lows in the middle 40s. There is a slight chance for a few thunderstorms after midnight. Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms on Sunday with highs back in the upper 50s. Colder for Sunday night as the rain chances end with lows in the lower 30s.

* Next Week: Cooler on Monday with a partly cloudy sky and highs in the low 50s. Cold Monday night with lows in the lower 30s. On Tuesday a system will work in from the west increase our precipitation chances. Models show cold air with highs only in the middle 30s so that would mean a wintry precipitation chance for Tuesday. We'll keep an eye on this over the weekend.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

Warm & Breezy Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* A clear morning out there with middle and upper 30s, not to mention some low 40s in spots this morning. Abundant sunshine today with highs in the lower 60s for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Mostly clear tonight and not as cold with lows tonight in the lowerm 40s.

* The warm weather will continue for tomorrow has highs hover in the middle 60s with a few clouds returning for into the day. A weak front is expect to arrive Friday night but don't expect much change other than a brief wind shift as the front passes. Mild air will remain in place heading into the weeekend.

* Weekend & Next Week: Partly cloudy on Saturday but mostly cloudy on Sunday with high still holding into the 60s across the area with overnight lows still in the 40s. Showers will be possible Sunday evening and Sunday night as a cold front drops into the area. Partly cloudy and cooler with highs back in the 50s on Monday and overnight lows Monday night into the 30s. More clouds return for Tuesday with a slight chance of a few showers still possible. Temperatures Tuesday are in the 50s for highs and lows in the 30s..

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Warming Trend Begins:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Mostly clear out there this morning with temperatures into the 20s and low 30s across the region. Expect a sunny day with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Mostly clear tonight and not as cold with lows tonight in the middle and upper 30s.

* The warming trend really takes shape for tomorrow has highs climb into the lower 60s with a few clouds returning for into the day. The rest of the week looks nice with a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 60s and overnight lows well above freezing into the 40s.

* Weekend & Next Week: Partly cloudy on Saturday but mostly cloudy on Sunday with high still holding into the 60s across the area with overnight lows still in the 40s. Showers will be possible Sunday evening and Sunday night as a cold front drops into the area. Partly cloudy and cooler with highs back in the l0w 50s on Monday and overnight lows Monday night into the low 30s. More clouds return for Tuesday and models show disturbance working through western areas of the state. I'll include a slight rain chance but we'll have to watch the models because colder air in place at the same time could mean we could see some wintry precipitation with this system.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Wednesday...

Another Cool Day, Warmer Tomorrow:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* An area of clouds is drifting into the Big Country from the northwest this morning with temperatures into the 20s and low 30s across the region. Expect a partly cloudy day today with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s once again across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. A few clouds still around and cold tonight with lows once again in the middle 20.

*Middle & Late Week: The warming trend still on track for the middle and late part of the week. Highs will climb well back into the 60s across West Central Texas. Expect a partly cloudy forecast each day with no rain in the forecast at least into the first part of the weekend.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday but mostly cloudy on Sunday with high still holding into the 60s across the area. Model data is suggesting a few showers possible on Sunday and into Monday, although the chance Monday looks to be more east of the area. I will just mention the chance of a stray shower or two for now and not include in the actual forecast package. Models have not been agreeing or handling the weekend forecast very well the last two days.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Sunny & Cool Early Week, Warming Up Midweek:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Clear and cold on this morning morning with temperatures into the 20s across the region. Expect abundant sunshine today with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s today. Mostly clear and cold tonight with lows once again in the lower t0 middle 20. Mostly sunny on Tuesday with highs around 50° across the area.

* The Week Ahead: Temperatures will be cool to start the week but we'll begin a warming trend for the middle and end of the week. Highs will climb into the middle 60s by midweek. Expect a few clouds later in the week but no rain in the forecast. A weak cold front should move in on Friday night which will cool us back into the 50s on Saturday. The front is advertised to retreat back northward by Sunday as a warm front so highs climb back into the 60s. Models have backed off on rain chances that were expected for late Friday and into the weekend so I my forecast package this morning is showing a dry weekend ahead. This could and probably will change as new model data comes in this week.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Nice Saturday - Interesting Sunday

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

Temperatures topped 50 degrees Friday afternoon in Abilene, but we'll be much warmer on Saturday.

Thanks to southwest wind and plenty of sunshine (after morning fog), highs near 60 are forecast Saturday.

But the weather does a flip-flop Sunday when a strong cold front arrives in the morning, bringing with it a Valentine's surprise ... gusty north wind and highs closer to 40. Plus, I'm adding mention of a slight chance for snow flurries or sprinkles as the cold front passes.

Bottom line, don't let Saturday's warmer weather fool you into believing Sunday will be as nice, because it will be much cooler.

Looking ahead to next week, highs get back into the 50's early week and stay there all week, but more showers are possible by Thursday.

Also, circle the dates of February 27th and 28th on your calendar as it looks like we could see more wintry weather then, like we had on Thursday.

Sunshine Returns Today, Nice Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Cloud deck has kept temperatures up a bit this morning but still numbers are flirting around freezing so roadways could still be icy in spots this morning. As we head into the day here clouds will begin to decrease and we should be partly cloudy by the afternoon. Temperatures will warm up some compared to yesterday as most spots warm into the upper 30s and the lower 40s. Mostly clear and cool tonight with lows around 30° and some patch fog is possible.

* Weekend: Mostly sunny and breezy on Saturday with highs warming up into the upper 50s. A few clouds possible Saturday night with lows in the lower 30s. A cold front will arrive Sunday morning and temperatures will be cooler for Valentines Day. Highs only in the middle to upper 40s.

* Next Week: Expect partly cloudy conditions next week with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. The forecast looks dry for the first part of the week but the long range models show a chance of rain back into the area by Thursday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice weekend...

Big Country Snowfall Reports

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

Good afternoon from snowy Abilene !! Here are snowfall totals from around the area.

Abilene - KRBC - 3 " and still snowing as of 1:15pm
Albany - 8"
Rotan - 6-7"
Hamlin - 6"
Clyde - 4"
Throckmorton - 4"
Baird - 4"
Roby - 2-3"
Stamford - 2-3"
Haskell - 2-3"
Weinert - 2"
Buffalo Gap - 1.5"
Coleman - 1"
Sweetwater - 1"

Weather Alert - Winter Storm Arriving

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited....

*** Winter Storm Warning in effect until 12:00 A.M. Friday for Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Haskell, Throckmorton & Stephens County ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 12:00 A.M. Friday for Taylor, Nolan, Callahan Brown, Coleman, Runnels, Coke, Eastland, Comanche and Mills County ***

*** Winter Storm Warning in effect until 3:00 P.M Thursday for Scurry Stonewall, Kent & King County ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 3:00 P.M. Thursday for Mitchell County ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6:00 P.M. Thursday for Knox County ***

* An upper level storm system will move across southwest and south Texas today. Areas of rain and sleet have developed early this morning across the area and will continue heading toward daybreak. By daybreak we expect a wintry mix of rain, sleet and possibly some snow across the Big County, Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. The wintry mix will continue all day and at times could be all snow. Accumulations of 2.00 to 4.00" are possible across the viewing area along and south of Interstate 20. Areas north of U.S. 180 could see 3.00 to 5.00" today. Roads should be ok this morning as they are just wet now but as we continue into the day they should become slushy and could be slippery in spots. The wintry precipitation will come to an end tonight but all the precipitation that falls today will ice over tonight so travel conditons will be hazardous overnight and into Friday morning. Temperatures today will stay in the lower 30s and tonight we will drop into the middle 20s. Cooler temperatures today could increase the threat for more snow than a wintry mix and accumulations could increase. KRBC will continue to monitor the situation today as this winter storm system unfolds across West Central Texas.

* Weekend: An icy start for Friday morning but we should warm up nicely with sunshine as the clouds decrease throughout the day. Partly cloudy over the weekend and the weather looks nice for Valentines Day on Sunday. Highs will be in the middle to upper 40s on Friday, middle to upper 50s on Saturday and upper 40s/low 50s on Sunday. Overnight lows wil drop into the low and middle 30s.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Cloudy Today, Wintry Weather Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Another cold morning across the area with temperatures between 25-32° in the region. Don't expect any sunshine as today as the cloud deck stretches all the way back into Mexico and southwesterly flow in the upper levels will keep clouds in place. Highs today in the upper 30s and lower 40s. The upper level storm system will approach from the west today. As moisture is lifted up and over the cold air mass, a wintry mix of rain, sleet and even snow is expected to develop late tonight. With the storm system expected to move fairly slowly across our region the wintry mix will continue through early Friday morning. Accumulation of 1/2 to 1.00" is possible across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and Northern Concho Valley but mainly on grassy areas. Temperatures are a factor with this event. If we get colder than the forecast models are showing, we could see a more significant chance for snow and higher accumulation issues. If we stay warmer, then the wintry mix to just a cold rain would be more of what we could expect. KRBC will keep you updated on the event as we get new forecast data into the weather lab as new data could bring a change in the current thinking on our forecast. Travel issues could be possible during the winter weather time frame since temperatures will be cold in the mornings. Lows tonight drop to around 30° with highs tomorrow into the middle 30s and lows by Friday morning into the middle 20s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and warmer over the weekend with highs in the lower 50s to middle 50s on Saturday with lows Saturday night into the middel 50s. On Valentines Day we can expect middle to upper 50s and still partly cloudy for Sunday. Another cold front should arrive by Monday into the area.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Colder Air In Place, Wintry Weather Returns Tomorrow:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* A cold morning across the area with clouds continuing to break up and temperatures between 25-30° across the area. Expect a partly cloudy day with highs in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Clouds will slowly return tonight with temperatures dropping into the middle and upper 20s for the area.

* Mostly cloudy and cool for most of the day on Wednesday with highs near 40° in the area.An upper level storm system will approach West Central Texas on Wednesday. As moisture is lifted up and over the cold air mass, a wintry mix of rain, sleet and even snow is expected to develop as early as Wednesday afternoon. With the storm system expected to move fairly slowly across our region wintry mix may continue through Thursday night. Light snow is possible at the end of the event by early Friday morning as the event ends for the area. Temperatures are a factor here in the event as cold temperatures could lead to accumulating snow while slightly warmer readings could result in just a cold rain. KRBC will keep you updated on the event as we get new forecast data into the weather lab. Travel issues could be possible during the winter weather time frame.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and slightly warmer over the weekend with highs in the lower 50s and overnight lows into the 30s. Weather looks great for Valentines Day on Sunday. So far there is chance for rain over the weekend although models are trying to paint some chances by Monday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

A Wet & Cold Monday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Areas of showers and even a few rumbles of thunder now and then will continue across the area this morning. Rainfall not expected to be too heavy but it will be enough to keep us cold and damp into the day today. Temperatures will drop out of the 40s today and into the 30s as cold air drops into the area. Any leftover moisture could turn into very light snow this evening and tonight. No major accumulation is expected. Our concern now is awintry weather episodes ahead later this week.

* From the NWS in San Angelo: An Arctic air mass will invade West Central Texas today dropping temperatures below freezing along and north of Interstate 20 by tonight. As this occurs areas of scattered light snow showers could develop along and north of I-20 through midnight. This could make bridges and overpasses slippery. If this round of wintry precipitation develops it should be light and short lived. The cold arctic air mass will continue to build into West Central Texas through Tuesday. With the arctic air mass in place an upper level trough of low pressure is forecast to approach West Central Texas by Wednesday. As moisture is lifted up and over the cold air mass a wintry mix of precipitation could develop Wednesday afternoon continue through the night. The upper level storm system will move across the area Thursday with a wintry mix of precipitation continuing through thursday night. the precipitation should come to and end by Friday morning as the upper trough exits the region. Be prepared for a prolonged period of cold temperatures and the potential for wintry weather across West Central Texas.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Monday...

Colder / Wetter Weather Coming Monday

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

Although we enjoyed sunshine this afternoon, it will be hard to come by over the next week.

Instead, colder temperatures and a variety of precipitation from rain to sleet and snow all make up our next seven days.

Saturday looks nice, highs around 50 and partly cloudy.

After a morning low near 37, expect Superbowl Sunday to be mainly cloudy, highs around 48, and even a few spotty light showers.

Monday is the day to look out for as a strong blast of cold air arrives during the day, sending temperatures plummeting to the upper 30's in the afternoon. Rain is also likely on Monday.
As temperatures drop to below freezing Monday night, and with moisture still around, we have a chance for some rain changing to sleet or snow. Roads may be icy Monday night into Tuesday.

Cold air will stay locked in place all next week with daily highs Tuesday through Thursday in the 30's and overnight lows in the 20's.

We also have a chance for a winter mix of precipitation Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Long Range - February is showing promise as being a very wet month as temperatures remain below normal for this time of year. Valentine's Day may be very wet. Abilene's normal high for this date is 58, normal low is 34.

Enjoy your Superbowl weekend, then get ready for cold and wet weather for the week ahead!

Mild Weather Now, Much Colder Next Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Dense areas of fog across all of West Central Texas this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for all of the KRBC viewing area until 9:00 A.M. as visibilities will be reduced this morning. The fog and low clouds will burn off later this morning. Expect a partly cloudy afternoon with highs in the lower to middle 50s. Partly cloudy tonight with fog again possible and cold with lows in the lower to middle 30s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday and a little cooler with highs in the upper 40s/low 50s. Clouds return Saturday night with lows in the middle 30s. Mostly cloudy on Sunday with a slight chance for showers late in the day and Sunday night. Lows in the low 40s.

* Next Week: Scattered showers on Monday with highs in the 40s. A strong Arctic cold front will move through on Monday bringing in a much colder air mass for the middle of next week with highs only in the 30s and lows in the 20s. Clouds will stick around the middle of next week with a new system working into the area. Forecast models are showing the chance for showers and with temperatures as cool as they will be, there could be wintry precipitation possible for the area on Wednesday and Thursday. We'll watch this pattern as we get new data in over the weekend.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice weekend...

Still Some Showers Around Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Patchy fog and drizzle out there this morning with temperatures in the upper 30s and the lower 40s. A few showers still possible today but the main storm system is lifting away from Texas which means the heavier precipitation will not affect us today like we saw all day on Wednesday. Cloudy and cool today as temperatures don't move all that much but we should be in the lower 40s by the afternoon. Cloudy and cool tonight as temperatures drop down into the middle 30s. Clouds on the decrease for Friday with some sunshine returning, highs into the middle 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the lower 50s and chilly Saturday night with lows in the lower 30s. Clouds return on Sunday with a slight chance of rain during the day with a better chance of rain into the night. Highs still in the 50s for Sunday. Lows Sunday night will drop into the upper 30s.

* Next Week: Showers likely on Monday for the area as a cold front arrives in the region. Looks like clouds will stick around throughout the middle of the week with cool temperatures. Highs only in the 40s and lows into the 20s. Looks like another good rain even with a system coming out of the southwest by the end of next week.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Period of Rain For West Central Texas:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* A band of rain will continue to lift northward out of the Concho Valley and the Heartland and into the Big Country this morning. Expect periods of rain for today and tonight across all of the viewing area. Rainfall could be a bit heavier at times. Not really expecting thunderstorms but don't be surprised if there are a few rumbles of thunder. Highs today in the lower 40s which was early this morning. With the rain in the area I expect we'll pretty much stay in the upper 30s for temperatures this afternoon. Tonight we'll see temperatures falling into the middle 30s. Rain chances will continue on Thursday as well with highs only around 40° and lows Thursday night dropping back into the middle 30s. The rain chances will end early on Friday morning.

* Weekend: Drying out over the weekend with a partly cloudy sky on Saturday. Clouds will return on Sunday with a slight chance of rain late Sunday night. Highs over the weekend will be in the lower 50s with overnight lows into the middle 30s.

* Next Week: A cold front will arrive on Monday bringing a chance for showers across the area on Monday. As colder air filters in Monday night, we could see a possibility of wintry precipitation as there will still be moisture in the area. This wintry precipitation will linger into Tuesday morning and gradually end with clouds still around and cool. Highs Monday in the middle 40s, lows Monday night in the middle 20s with highs Tuesday in the upper 30s and low 40s.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Wednesday...

Patchy Fog This Morning, Rain Arrives Late Tonight:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...

* Areas of patchy, dense fog will start the day for the Big Country, the Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley so be careful out on the roadways this morning. We should see the fog burn off later this morning but we'll keep the clouds going today with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. We should be cloudy by tonight and after midnight a few showers will be possible across the area with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

* A decent chance for rain ahead for West Central Texas on Wednesday and Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible at times as we could see 1-2" of rainfall in spots. We'll have to also watch for minor flooding in the areas that see the heavier rainfall. Highs will only hold in the lower 40s on these days with overnight lows in the lower 30s. We'll have to watch the temperatures at night and the rain chances but I think at most we'll just have a cold rain. The rain comes to an end on Friday with clouds decreasing into the afternoon. Highs Friday in the middle 50s.

* Weekend: Not a bad looking day on Saturday with a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 50s. Expect more clouds on Sunday with highs still holding in the middle 50s. Overnight lows will drop into the lower 30s.

* Next Week: A cold front on Monday will bring more clouds and also another chance for rain to the Big Country, the Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Temperatures should hold into the 50s for highs and lows in the 30s. Cooler temperatures should arrive behind the front for Monday night and Tuesday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Rain Returns Tuesday Night / Wednesday

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

You can thank the El Nino winter pattern for yet another chance for rain coming our way at mid-week. The next low pressure area from the Southwest U.S. brings a good chance for rain which starts Tuesday night and becomes more likely and widespread on Wednesday. The rain will carry into Wednesday night and Thursday, although Wednesday is our best chance.

To go along with the rain will be cooler than normal high temperatures as we spend most of this week with highs in the 40's and lows in the 30's.

Rain should be over by Friday and a brief drying out period will be likely this weekend, but early next week, more rain is coming by Monday.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds and 34. Light north wind.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy and 37 with showers beginning.
Wednesday: Rain, even a few thunderstorms, highly likely. High near 44.
Wednesday Night: Rain continues, low 36.
Thursday: Scattered showers likely, high 42.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, 48.
Weekend: Partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 50's and lows upper 30's to low 40's.

Patchy Fog This Morning, Sunshine Later Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A Freezing Fog Advisory is in effect for the Big Country, the Heartland, and the Northern Concho Valley until 9:00 A.M. A cloudy start with the low clouds and fog but expect a partly cloudy sky by the afternoon. Highs today in the middle 50s. Mostly cloudy tonight and expect patchy fog to develop once again with lows in the lower 30s. Mostly cloudy and mild on Tuesday with highs in the lower to middle 50s.

* Expect a good chance for rain on Wednesday and Thursday as storm system works out of the southwest and across northern Mexico into Texas. Models show a decent rainfall event possible as this system work over our area midweek. We'll have to watch for heavy rainfall once again as we could see a repeat of the minor flooding issues we saw late last week. The rain chances come to an end on Friday morning. Highs in the middle 40s on Wednesday and Thursday with overnight lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. The good news is we are currently above normal on rainfall thanks to the heavy rains of late last week. The rain chances ahead will help keep us above normal on rainfall.

* The Weekend: Decreasing clouds on Friday and becoming partly cloudy over the weekend. Highs in the middle to upper 50s with lows in the upper 30s. No rain chances expected for the upcoming weekend.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest 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 local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on 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. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Monday...