Windy & Cooler Day, High Wildfire Danger:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warning & Lake Wind Advisory in effect from Midday - 5:oo P.M. this afternoon for areas along and north of Interstate 20. Critical wildfire danger this afternoon across the Big Country. ***

* A cold front passed through the area overnight and now we're seeing cooler temperatures in place. Partly cloudy, windy and cooler today with highs in the middle 50s. Dry air and windy conditions will push the region into critical wildfire danger so fire weather advisories are in place this afternoon. Partly cloudy, breezy and colder tonight with lows in the middle 20s.

* Holiday Weekend: A cold start to 2011 with low temperatures on Saturday morning into the mid 20s across the area. Partly cloudy and chilly on New Year's Day with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Partly cloudy and a little warmer on Sunday with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s after starting the day in the upper teens and the lower 20s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy and warming up as we head into the first full week of 2011. Highs climb back into the upper 50s and lower to middle 60s under a partly cloduy sky. Lows at night into the middle and upper 30s. Increasing clouds on Thursday with a slight chance of rain.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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.

Happy New Year...

Another Windy & Warm Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another windy and very warm December day is ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Thursday. Highs today will quickly climb into the lower 70s this afternoon. A gusty southwest wind will continue into the day with the highest wind speeds into the afternoon. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with lows falling into the middle to upper 30s. The first of two cold fronts will move into West Central Texas late tonight. This first front will push daytime highs back into the middle 50s on Friday. A secondary cold front will arrive Friday night dropping overnight lows into the lower to middle 20s and highs on New Year's Day only in the middle to upper 40s.

* Holiday Weekend: A cold start to 2011 with low temperatures on Saturday morning into the low to mid 20s across the area. Partly cloudy and chilly on New Year's Day with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Partly cloudy and a little warmer on Sunday with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s after starting the day in the upper teens and the lower 20s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Turning Windy & Warmer:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Showers have ended early this morning across West Central Texas. Patchy fog has developed across the area as well so take your time driving to your job or destination this morning. Decreasing clouds, breezy and warmer today with highs climbing into the middle 60s. Partly cloudy, breezy and mild tonight with low temperatures into the middle 40s.

* Late Week: A windy and warm day ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on Thursday as highs climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Expect a partly cloudy sky. A cold front will arrive in time to cool our lows into the mid 30s Friday morning and dropping high temperatures into the middle 50s. Once again a partly cloudy sky is expected for New Year's Eve.

* Holiday Weekend: A cold start to 2011 with low temperatures on Saturday morning into the lower 20s across the area. Partly cloudy and chilly on New Year's Day with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Partly cloudy and a little warmer on Sunday with highs in the lower 50s after starting the day in the upper 20s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy on Monday and Tuesday with highs in the middle to upper 50s. Lows in the 30s. No rain chances are expected for early next week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 Few Rain Showers Today, Tonight:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* An upper level low pressure system will move in from the west today and tonight. This system will keep us cloudy all day and tonight. The system will also help generate some chances for rain showers later today, tonight and into the early part of Wednesday. Highs today will be in the lower to middle 50s with lows in the middle 40s. Showers will end early Wednesday, decreasing clouds, windy and warmer tomorrow with highs into the middle/upper 60s.

* Late Week: Warmer on Thursday with high temperatures climbing into the upper 60s/lower 70s across West Central Texas under a partly cloudy sky. Lows will drop down into the middle 30s. On Friday we'll be partly cloudy but cooler with highs dropping back into the lower to middle 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy on New Year's Day with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Partly cloudy and cool on Sunday with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Saturday and Sunday morning we'll be cold with lows in the lower to middle 20s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Another Chance For Rain Around The Corner:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* I hope you all have a great Christmas holiday. High clouds are moving in from the west this morning across West Central Texas. Moisture will also be on the increase thanks to a breezy south wind across the region today. Highs will climb into the lower and middle 50s today. Clouds will be on the increase tonight with lows dropping into the middle 30s.

* Midweek: An upper level system will move in from the west on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will help generate some chances for rain shows on Tuesday, Tuesday night and into the early part of Wednesday. Expect a mostly cloudy to cloudy sky each day. Highs on Tuesday around 50 with high in the middle 60s on Wednesday. Overnight lows in the lower to middle 40s.

* Late Week: Warmer on Thursday with high temperatures climbing into the lower 70s across West Central Texas under a partly cloudy sky. Lows will drop down into the middle 40s. On Friday we'll be partly cloudy but cooler with highs dropping back into the upper 50s.

* Weekend: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers on New Year's Day with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Partly cloudy and cool on Sunday with highs in the lower 50s. Saturday and Sunday morning we'll be cold with lows in the middle to upper 20s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

A Wet Christmas Eve:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* This time last year we had a winter storm taking shape for across the area. One year later it's just a good, soaking rainfall which is a Christmas gift we need with drought issues across our region. Showers and thunderstorms will continue across West Central Texas on this Christmas Eve. The best rain chances will be this morning and into midday. There could still be a few showers into the afternoon but the system will be moving east at that time. This is the best rain chance we've had since late October. Highs were this morning in the lower 50s but we'll hold into the 40s the rest of the day. Decreasing clouds and turning colder for tonight with lows in the upper 20s. If you are heading to a midnight church service you'll need a thick coat.

* Christmas Weekend: Expect a mostly sunny sky over the holiday weekend for West Central Texas. Chilly on Christmas Day (Saturday) with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Highs will be in the upper 40s on Sunday. Overnight lows will be upper 20s Friday morning and into the lower 20s for Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures still on the cool side. Highs will be in the lower to middle 50s on Monday and Tuesday, warming to the middle 60s on Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the 30s and 40s. The long range models are hinting at a slight chance for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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.

Merry Christmas...

Much Needed Rain Chances:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cloudy with areas of drizzle and patchy fog across the region this morning with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s with lows Thursday night holding steady into the lower to middle 40s. Our weather system will move southeastward into the South Plains and the Big Country overnight. Rain chances will be on the increase for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley tonight and into the first half of Friday. We might even see a few thunderstorms. This is the first decent rain chance we've seen for our area since late October. Temperatures will hold in the 40s on Friday. The system will move eastward and rain chances will end by Friday afternoon. Decreasing clouds for late on Christmas Eve with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s by Christmas morning.

* Christmas Weekend: Expect a mostly sunny sky over the holiday weekend for West Central Texas. Chilly on Christmas Day (Saturday) with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Highs will be in the upper 40s on Sunday. Overnight lows will be upper 20s Friday morning and into the lower 20s for Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Partly to mostly cloud with temperatures still on the cool side. Highs will be in the middle to upper 40s on Monday and Tuesday, warming to the lower 50s on Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the 30s. The long range models are hinting at a slight chance for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Cooler Weather & Rain Chances Return:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Low clouds and even some patchy fog in spots across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley this morning. A cold front passed through the region overnight and has brought cooler temperatures back to the area. Under a partly cloudy sky we'll warm up into the lower and middle 50s for today. Clouds will be on the increase tonight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

* Thursday & Friday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle and patchy fog across the region on Thursday with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs only in the low 50s with lows Thursday night into the lower 40s. A shortwave weather system will move eastward into the South Plains tomorrow evening. Rain chances will be on the increase for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley for tomorrow night and on Friday. We might even see a few thunderstorms. This is the first decent rain chance we've seen for our area since late October. Temperatures will hold in the 40s on Friday. The system will move eastward and rain chances will end by Friday evening. Decreasing clouds for late on Christmas Eve with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s by Christmas morning.

* Christmas Weekend: Expect a mostly sunny sky over the holiday weekend for West Central Texas. Chilly on Christmas Day (Saturday) with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Highs will be in the middle and upper 40s on Sunday. Overnight lows will be upper 20s Friday morning and into the lower to middle 20s for Sunday morning.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Unseasonably Warm For Early Winter:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy, breezy and warm on this Tuesday across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs will climb back into the lower and middle 80s but it will not be as windy as we experienced on Monday. We are on track to break another record high today. The record high today for Abilene is 82° from 1981. I am forecasting a high of 83° for the Abilene area. Partly cloudy and a little cooler tonight with lows in the lower 40s. Also the winter solstice will occur this afternoon at 5:38 P.M. CST.

* A cold front early on Wednesday will help cool us down some into the lower 60s under a partly cloudy sky. Clouds will be on the increase for Wednesday night and into Thursday. A system passing across the region could squeeze out a few isolated showers on Thursday and Thursday night. Highs on Thursday will be in tbe middle 60s with lows in the middle 40s Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

* Christmas: Cooler temperatures are expected thanks to a strong cold front that will arrive Thursday night. Decreasing clouds on Friday with an isolated shower in the morning, mainly over the eastern counties. Highs on Christmas Eve will be cooler into the upper 40s. Expect a mostly sunny sky over the holiday weekend for West Central Texas. Even cooler on Saturday with highs in the middle 40s. Highs will warm back into the upper 40s and lower 50s by Sunday. Overnight lows will be middle 30s Friday morning and into the lower to middle 20s for Christmas morning and Sunday morning.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Record Warmth & Critical Wildfire Danger Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy and unseasonably warm weather is expected across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Monday. High temperatures will warm into the lower to middle 80s. Low relative humidity and a gusty southwest wind into the afternoon will push us into critical wildfire danger across West Central Texas. Fire weather related advisories are in effect for this afternoon. New record high temperatures will go down in the books today across West Central Texas. The record high today for Abilene is 77° from 1921. Partly cloudy, still breezy and mild tonight with lows in the middle 40s.

* Early/Midweek: High temperatures will warm back into the lower 80s on Tuesday. We'll be flirting with record high temperatures again on Tuesday (82° from 1981) for Abilene. A cold front early on Wednesday will help cool us down some into the lower 60s but we'll back into the lower 70s on Thursday before another cold front arrives by that night. Lows in the 40s and 50s each night.

* Christmas: Cooler temperatures are expected thanks to a strong cold front that will arrive Thursday night. Expect a mostly sunny sky over the long holiday weekend for West Central Texas. Highs on Christmas Eve will be cooler into the lower 50s. Even cooler on Saturday with highs in the middle and upper 40s. Highs will warm back into the lower 50s by Sunday. Overnight lows will be middle 30s Friday morning and into the lower to middle 20s for Christmas morning and Sunday morning.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

More Clouds & Cooler Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly cloudy and chilly on Friday with high temperatures in the upper 40s. Our coldest night will be tonight with lows dropping into the lower 20s. The disturbance that we expected to bring a cold light rain/wet snow across the Big Country will stay to our north so I'm keeping the precipitation out of the forecast for today. Having said that we could still see a snow flurry over the northwestern & far northern counties early in the day.

* Weekend: Cool weather for the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Expect a partly cloudy sky with morning temperatures Saturday morning starting out in the lower 20s. We'll only warm up to around 50 on Saturday afternoon. Another cold night for Saturday night with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s. Still partly cloudy on Sunday with highs a little warmer into the upper middle 60s and dropping into the middle 30s again for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected in the weekend forecast.

* Next Week: No much happening in the forecast next week across West Central Texas. Expect a mostly sunny sky and warmer temperatures. Highs will range in the middle 70s on Monday, middle 60s on Tuesday, upper 50s on Wednesday and back into the middle 60s on Thursday. No rain chances are expected in the forecast for next week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Temperatures About 30° Cooler Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Colder Air Returns: A strong cold front moved across West Central Texas this morning and has brought in a much colder air mass. Partly cloudy and much colder on todat with highs in the lower 50s and dropping down into the middle to upper 20s for tonight. Mostly cloudy and still chilly on Friday with high temperatures in the upper 40s. Our coldest night will be Friday night with lows dropping into the lower 20s. The disturbance that we expected to bring a cold light rain/wet snow across the Big Country looks to stay to our north so I've taken the precipitation out of the forecast for Friday.

* Weekend: Cool weather for the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Expect a partly cloudy sky with morning temperatures Saturday morning starting out in the lower 20s. We'll only warm up to around 50 on Saturday afternoon. Another cold night for Saturday night with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s. Still partly cloudy on Sunday with highs a little warmer into the upper 50s and lower 60s and dropping into the upper 30s again for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected in the weekend forecast.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Record Warmth, Colder Air & Snow:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** A Red Flag Warning is in effect for this afternoon and the early evening for the central, northern and western counties of the Big Country. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the eastern counties of the Big Country. ***

* Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm weather is expected across West Central Texas on this Wednesday. Under a mostly sunny sky we'll warm into the lower 80s across the area. We're also expecting a very windy day with a strong southwest wind. We're also under critical wildfire danger so fire weather related advisories are in effect for the KRBC viewing area. We're also flirting with record high temperatures today. The record high for Abilene today is 82° from 1908. We may tie or break that record high later this afternoon. Mostly clear and turning colder tonight as a front moves into the region. Lows will fall into the middle 30s.

* Colder Air Returns: A strong cold front will arrive overnight and into early Thursday bringing in a much colder air mass for West Central Texas for the late week. Partly cloudy and much colder on Thursday with highs in the lower 50s and dropping down into the middel 20s for Thursday night. A weak system will work across the region on Friday increasing cloud cover and squeezing out some moisture. Cloud cover will keep temperatures into the upper 30s and lower 40s. There is a slight chance of light rain for the area that could have some snow mixed in with it at times. No accumulation is expected. The best chance of seeing the snow mix would be across the Northern Big Country. Very cold for Friday night as we drop into the lower 20s under a partly cloudy sky.

* Weekend: Cool weather for the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Expect a partly cloudy sky with morning temperatures Saturday morning starting out in the lower 20s. We'll only warm into the middle and upper 40s on Saturday afternoon. Another cold night for Saturday night with temperatures around 30. Still partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s and dropping into the middle to upper 30s again for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected in the weekend forecast.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Breezy & Warmer Today Across The Region:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Not as cold this morning with most everyone in the 30s and 40s across West Central Texas. A southwest breezy will warm the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley up into the lower 70s on this Tuesday under a sunny sky. We'll remain clear and breezy tonight with lows in the middle 40s. It'll be much warmer and windier on Wednesday with highs in the lower 80s under a sunny sky. There is already a Fire Weather Watch out for Wednesday which will probably be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning by this evening or early tomorrow morning.

* Colder Air Returns: A strong cold front will arrive late Wednesday and early Thursday bring in a much colder air mass for West Central Texas on Thursday and Friday. Highs will be in the lower 50s on Thursday and only into the middle 40s on Friday. Lows Thursday morning will be in the middle 30s but even colder by Friday morning with low temperatures intot he mdidle 20s. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day but with little moisture in the air don't expect any rain chances.

* Weekend: Cool weather for the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Expect a partly cloudy sky with morning temperatures Saturday morning starting out in the lower 20s. We'll only warm into the middle and upper 40s on Saturday afternoon. Another cold night for Saturday night with temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Still partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the middle and upper 50s and dropping into the middle to upper 30s again for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected in the weekend forecast.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Warm Start/Cold Finish To The Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cold start on this Monday morning with temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to the lower 30s. Expect a sunny day ahead with highs warming up into the lower and middle 60s. We'll have a south breeze at times this afternoon and also into the night. Clear conditions tonight and still cool with lows dropping on average into the middle 30s.

* Early Week: A south and southwest wind will keep the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley warm during the first half of the week. highs on Tuesday will be in the lower 70s and even warmer on Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s. Lows Tuesday night and Wednesday morning will drop into the middle 40s.

* Late Week: A strong cold front will arrive late Wednesday and early Thursday bring in a much colder air mass for West Central Texas on Thursday and Friday. Highs both days will be into the lower 50s with lows in the lower 30s Thursday morning and into the upper 20s on Friday morning. Expect a partly cloudy sky for the late week. No rain chances are expected in the forecast.

* Weekend: Cool weather for the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Expect a partly cloudy sky on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be around 50 on Saturday with lows Saturday night dropping into the lower 30s. Still partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the lower 50s and dropping into the lower 30s again for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected in the weekend forecast.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Turning Colder This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A weak trough/frontal boundary worked across the area overnight but it's not going to cool us down that much. Highs today will still be warm into the middle and upper 60s. We'll see some clouds across the area at times today. Still partly cloudy and a little warmer tonight with lows dropping into the lower 40s.

* Weekend: Another mostly sunny & slightly warm day on Saturday with highs in the lower to middle 60s. A strong cold front will move into the region on Saturday bring in much cooler weather to West Central Texas. Temperatures will drop into the afternoon and into the night. Our overnight lows will be in the middle 20s. Highs on Sunday will only reach the upper 40s and lower 50s under a mostly sunny sky.

* Next Week: Mostly sunny each day with temperatures warming back into the lower 60s on Monday. Temperatures climb back into the 70s for Tuesday and Wednesday with overnight lows heading back into the middle and upper 30s. Expect a mostly clear sky each day.

* Rain Chances: We still don't see a drop of precipitation in the extended forecast for the next seven days across West Central Texas. We've not had a good soaking rainfall around here since October 23.

* Drought Issues: Drought conditions are in place over the eastern counties of the Big Country and the Northern Heartland, according to the latest update of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Coleman, Eastland and Stephens County, along with portions of Brown and Comanche County have been classified as experiencing "moderate stage" drought conditions. The southern portions of Coleman, Brown and Comanche County have been upgraded to "severe stage" drought conditions. Most of the Big Country and the Concho Valley remains classified as "abnormally dry." On the drought monitor this dryness category indicates these areas are slipping toward early stage drought conditions. Widespread deterioration occurred through most of Texas and Oklahoma during the past week, according to information provided with the drought monitor update. Very little precipitation fell during the last few weeks which has led to rapidly increasing impacts and concerns, especially surface moisture declines and its related impacts on wildfire potential and available livestock feed. Fire officials with the Texas Forest Service announced Thursday that the wildfire threat in the state will be serious for the upcoming months.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Windy & Warmer Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warning in effect this afternoon and early evening for most of the Big Country and the Northern Concho Valley. Fire Weather Watch in effect for the eastern counties of the Big Country ***

* Mostly sunny, windy and warmer on this Thursday for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs today will climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s. A few clouds around tonight and cool with lows in the lower 30s. A weak front will move through the area this evening. Mostly sunny and still above normal on temperatures for Friday with high temperatures in the middle 60s.

* Weekend: Another warm day on Saturday with highs in the middle 60s. A strong cold front will move across the area on Saturday bringing in another round of cooler weather for Sunday with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* Next Week: Mostly sunny each day with temperatures warming back into the lower 60s on Monday. Temperatures climb into the upper 60s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Lows at night will warm up as well into the 30s and lower 40s.

* Rain Chances: No rain chances are expected for West Central Texas over the next seven days. We've not had a good soaking rainfall around here since October 23. The U.S. Drought Monitor is continues to show all of the viewing area in "abnormally dry" conditions which means areas are showing dryness and are heading into early stage drought conditions. The southern parts of Brown and Comanche County are showing up in "moderate stage" drought conditions.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

A Little Cooler Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A nice December day ahead for the 25th annual KRBC Share Your Christmas Food Drive! Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler across West Central Texas on this Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s. Another chilly night ahead with lows in the middle 30s under a mostly clear sky. Warming up across the area with highs back into the 60s for the late part of the week. Still cold a night with lows into he 30s. Expect a few clouds now and then for Thursday and Friday.

* Weekend/Next Week: Another front will move across the area on Saturday bringing in another round of cooler weather for Sunday with highs in the 40s and highs in the 50s on Monday. Warming back up into the 60s by the middle of next week. No rain chances expected for this period.

* Rain Chances: No rain chances are expected for West Central Texas over the next seven days. We've not had a good soaking rainfall around here since October 23. The latest update of the U.S. Drought Monitor is now showing all of the viewing area in "abnormally dry" conditions which means areas are showing dryness and are heading into drought conditions. The southern parts of Brown and Comanche County are showing up in "moderate stage" drought conditions.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Quiet Weather Pattern In Place:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly sunny, breezy and warmer today across West Central Texas with highs in the lower 60s. A weak cold front will move across the area later today and set us up for another cold night with lows in the middle and upper 20s. Mostly sunny on Wednesday with temperatures a few degrees cooler into the middle and upper 50s.

* Late Week: Warming up across the area with highs back into the 60s across the area. Still cold a night with lows into he 30s. Expect a few clouds now and then for Thursday and Friday.

* Weekend/Next Week: Another front will move across the area on Saturday bringing in another round of cooler weather for Sunday and Monday of next week with highs in the 50s and lows into the 20s. No rain chances expected for this period.

* Rain Chances: Forecast models show no rain chances for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley for the next seven days and also into the long range. In fact the model runs don't show any precipitation in the area until around the 20th of the month. We've not had a good soaking rainfall around here since October 23. The latest update of the U.S. Drought Monitor is now showing all of the viewing area in "abnormally dry" conditions which means areas are showing dryness and are heading into drought conditions. The southern parts of Brown and Comanche County are showing up in "moderate stage" drought conditions.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Cold Start to the Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Forecaster John Nolan...

* After a cold start with morning lows in the 20's for everyone, we'll see high temperatures in the upper 40's to near 50 degrees. Some light cloud cover will move through the area giving us partly cloudy skies. We'll see more cold temperatures tonight with lows near 30 degrees.

* A warming trend is on tap for the week ahead. We'll see high temperatures into the upper 50's for Tuesday and Wednesday, then temperatures will reach into the 60's for the rest of the week. Overnight lows will ranger from the upper 20's on Wednesday, to the low to mid 30's Thursday through Saturday.

* Models are showing a cold front moving through the area on Saturday. No precipitation looks to be associated at this time. Temperatures will cool off for the last half of the weekend with highs on Sunday in the lower 50's.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 an excellent Monday!

Warmer Today, Turning Cooler This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Sunny, breezy and warmer on this Friday with highs in the middle and upper 70s across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Lows tonight will fall into the lower 40s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy over the weekend across West Central Texas. Turn cooler on Saturday with highs around 60 but dropping into the afternoon with a cold front moving across the area. Highs into the lower 50s on Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the mid 20s on Saturday night and back into the low 20s for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected over the weekend.

* Next Week: Models continue to bring a colder air mass into West Central Texas for the early part of next week with lows well into the 20s and highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s for Monday and Tuesday. Weather looks quiet and nice for the 25th Annual KRBC Share Your Christmas event next Wednesday with highs back into the upper 50s. Even warmer on Thursday with highs into the 60s. No rain chances are expected for next week.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Late Week Warming Trend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Sunny today and turning warmer with highs in the upper 60s across the region with lows dropping back into the middle 30s for tonight with a few high clouds in the area. Temperatures will continue to warm up placing highs in the above average range for early December on Friday with highs in the middle 50s and lows back into the 40s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy over the weekend across West Central Texas. Turn cooler on Saturday with highs back into the upper 50s and into the lower 50s on Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the low 40s on Saturday night and back into the upper 20s for Sunday night. No rain chances are expected over the upcoming weekend.

* Next Week: Models continue to bring a colder air mass into West Central Texas for the early part of next week with lows well into the 20s and highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. The model runs from last night and this morning have backed off some on the possibility of a cold rain or something else early next week for now and keep the coldest air and best moisture well to our north and east. Having said that we'll continue to watch the future model runs in case something changes but for now I am going back to dry forecast. Weather looks quiet and nice for the 25th Annual KRBC Share Your Christmas event next Wednesday. Lows that morning in the upper 20s and highs that afternoon in the lower to middle 50s.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Welcome To December:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another cold morning out there across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this first day of December. Temperatures at the time of this blog update are in the 20s and 30s. I note the Brownwood Airport is currently reporting 21° at this hour. After our cold start expect plenty of sunshine today and warming up! Highs today will climb into the lower and middle 60s with a south breeze across the area. Another cool night with lows in the mid 30s under a clear sky.

* Late Week: Sunny to mostly sunny conditions will continue into the later half of the week across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Temperatures will continue to warm up placing highs in the above average range for early December. Highs will range from the middle to upper 60s but still cold at night with lows in the lower 30s.

* The Weekend: Clouds will return over the weekend across West Central Texas. Still warm on Saturday with highs in the lower 70s with lows saturday morning in the middle 40s. Another front works into the area for the late weekend with highs dropping back into the middle and upper 50s for Sunday with lows back in the middle 30s by Sunday night.

* Next Week: The model runs for early next week continue to bring a cooler air mass into West Central Texas with highs on Monday and Tuesday into the middle and upper 40s with lows the lower 30s each morning. The models also bring moisture into the region about the time the cooler air works into the area. It's still too far out to say something wintry could happen but I just wanted to give you all heads up that the forecast models are flirting with the possibility around Monday night and Tuesday morning. I wouldn't bet the farm on it and I am sure future model runs may take the chance away or possibly continue the expected weather trend. Stay tuned for updates. Weather looks quiet and nice for the 25th Annual KRBC Share Your Christmas event next Wednesday. Lows that morning in the upper 20s and highs that afternoon in the lower to middle 50s.

* 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...