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.
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Have a nice weekend...
