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.
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Enjoy your Tuesday...
