Quiet Weather Expect On This Monday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* We had quiet a wild weather day on Sunday across the area. Abilene broke a record high hitting 89° and many spots topped out into the lower 90s. A large number of wildfires broke out across the region due to the windy, warm weather and low relative humidity values.

* On this Monday we'll still be breezy this morning and into the day today. A cold front will drop out of the Panhandle and South Plains across the Big Country shifting the wind to the north and northwest later day. Cooler today with highs only into the middle 60s under a sunny sky. Clear and cold tonight with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s.

* The Week Ahead: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy for Tuesday thru Friday with highs into the mid 70s for Tuesday and Wednesday. High will be around 80 for Thursday and drop back into the mid 70s for Friday. Overnight lows will range into 40s and 50s. A cold front will arrive Friday night and bring in cooler weather for the weekend. There is a very small chance for a few rain showers at this time but the chance is too low to add into my forecast package at this time.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy and cooler with highs in the lower 60s on Saturday and the mid 60s for Sunday. Overnight lows will be into the 30s.

* Wildfire Threat: A cold front will move through the area this morning with winds becoming northerly behind it at 15 to 20 mph. Winds will diminish to 10 to 15 mph by this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will drop to 25 percent or less across all of West Central Texas. Minimum relative humidity values will remain low throughout much of the upcoming week but winds should remain light. Regardless elevated fire weather conditions can be expected due to the low relative humidity values. no rain is in the forecast through the end of the 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Windy & Warm Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cold start this Friday morning with temperatures into the lower and middle 30s across the region under a clear sky. Cooler weather for the area today with highs into the middle 60s under a sunny sky. Lows tonight will be milder into the mid 40s. Partly cloudy, windy and warm for Saturday with highs around 80 and dropping down into the middle 50s for Saturday night. Partly cloudy on Sunday, windy and warm with highs into the lower 80s with lows into the lower 40s for Sunday night. A cold front will move across the region late Sunday. There is a slight chance of a shower along the front, mainly across the far eastern counties closer to better moisture fetch. Air mass looks to be too dry to support any showers for the rest of the viewing area.

* Weekend Wildfire Threat: Critical fire weather day possible Sunday as a strong surface low develops in Southeast Colorado and moves east. The most critical time for winds are indicated late afternoon Sunday and continuing into through the evening as a Pacific front moves trough. Earlier during the mid and early afternoon Sunday winds are not as strong around 20-25 mph. If later timing of front holds the Fire Weather Watch may need to be extended to midnight.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

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Morning Thunderstorms, Afternoon Wildfire Danger:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Scurry, Mitchell, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Knox, Kindg and Kent County until 11:00 A.M. ***

*** Red Flag Warning in effect for this afternoon and into the early evening for all of West Central Texas ***

*** Lake Wind Advisory in effect for West Central Texas area lakes this afternoon ***

* An area of showers and thunderstorms over the South Plains and the Northern Permian Basin will move east and northeastward across the Big Country this morning. These storms should exit the region by midday. A few of these storms could be strong with an isolated severe storm not out of the question. A severe thunderstorm watch is out for the northern, northwestern and western counties until midday. Once the storms exit the region, we'll become windy and dry out which will elevate the wildfire danger across the area this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning and a Lake Wind Advisory are in effect this afternoon and into the early evening. Highs today into the lower and middle 70s. Mostly clear and cold tonight with lows in the lower 30s.

* Friday & The Weekend: Cooler weather on Friday with highs into the upper 60s under a mostly sunny sky. Lows Friday night will be warmer into the middle 40s. Partly cloudy, windy and warm for Saturday with highs around and dropping down into the middle 50s for Saturday night. Partly cloudy on Sunday and cooler with highs into the lower 70s. There is a slight chance for rain late Sunday as an upper level system works across the region. The better chance will be Sunday night and into early Monday. Cooler with lows into lower 40s Sunday night.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Much Needed Rain Chances Return:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mild and humid this Wednesday morning across West Central Texas with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the middle 50s. Dewpoint numbers are around the same values so it's humid this morning. There is some patchy fog and drizzle across the area as well. As we progress into the day expect a partly sunny sky with highs into the middle 70s. Cloudy tonight with a good chance for showers and thunderstorms overnight. A few storms could be strong but an organized severe weather threat is not expected. Lows tonight drop into the lower 50s.

* Late Week: Still a few showers and storms around Thursday morning. As the system moves away we'll decrease clouds and turn windy with highs into the lower 70s. Mostly clear and cooler for Thursday night with lows into the mid 30s. Cooler weather on Friday with highs into the upper 60s under a mostly sunny sky. Lows Friday night will be warmer into the upper 40s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy, windy and warm for Saturday with highs in the upper 70s and dropping down into the lower 50s for Saturday night. Partly cloudy on Sunday and cooler with highs into the middle to upper 60s. There is a slight chance for rain on Sunday as a system works across the region. The better chance will be Sunday night and into early Monday. Cooler with lows into the upper 30s Sunday night.

* Wildfire Threat: With a moist air mass in place today across the area the wildfire should remain low. The rain chances tonight and early Thursday will help reduce the fire threat for a time. As the storm system moves away the winds will pick up by Thursday afternoon which will quickly dry us out and elevate the wildfire threat for Thursday afternoon and Friday. Warm temperatures and windy conditions will push the area into critical wildfire conditions on Saturday. You can see a map of counties with established burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

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Mild Weather Now, Slight Rain Chance Soon:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* It's been a few weeks since we've had a chilly start to our day. Temperatures this morning are into the 30s across the area. Mostly sunny to start the day but we should see a few clouds later into the day with highs warming into the middle 60s. Becoming mostly cloudy tonight and warmer with lows into the lower 50s. Areas of fog and drizzle will be possible overnight and into early on Wednesday.

* Midweek/Late: Partly to mostly cloudy on Wednesday with highs into the lower 70s. Cloudy with a slight chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm Wednesday night with lows in the mid 50s. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early on Thursday, then decreasing clouds and breezy into the afternoon. Highs into the lower 70s. A little cooler on Friday with highs into the upper 60s and the lower 70s under a mostly sunny sky.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy each day and warmer with highs climbing into the middle 70s area wide each day. A few clouds with lows into the 40s for Saturday morning and 50s on Sunday morning.

* Wildfire Threat: Fire weather conditions will ease somewhat on Tuesday and Wednesday as south to southeast winds bring better low level moisture back into West Central Texas. A weak storm system will bring a chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms to the area mainly across the Heartland and the Big Country. However, a developing dryline will move into the area on Thursday. With strong southwest to west winds and a drop in afternoon humidity values will will lead to conditions that approach red flag criteria. You can see a map of counties with established burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

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Slightly Cooler Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cloudy start this morning with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s across the northwestern counties to the lower and middle 60s across the southeastern and eastern counties. Most everyone else is pretty much holding into the 50s. Dewpoints are into the 50s as well so a little fog is possible in some areas. A weak front will move across the area early this morning and should help push most of the cloud cover in place to the east. An even stronger Canadian cold front will move across the region this afternoon. The wind will pick up out of the northwest as the stronger front arrives later today. Cooler weather today with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. We'll become mostly clear by tonight and cold with lows dropping into the middle 30s.

* The Week Ahead: Partly cloudy and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the middle and upper 60s with lows in Tuesday night back into the middle 30s. Partly cloudy with areas of drizzle Wednesday morning but warming into the lower 70s during the day. Increasing clouds with a chance of a shower late Wednesday night with lows in the middle 50s. Another cold front will arrive on Thursday and there is a decent chance of showers and thunderstorms with this front (around a 30 percent chance at the moment) as this system moves across the region. Highs in the lower to middle 70s but dropping into the 60s by the afternoon. Another cold night with lows into the upper 30s for Thursday night. Partly cloudy and cool on Friday with highs into the middle 60s.

* Wildfire Threat: Elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Monday as very dry air moves in behind a cold front. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 20 percent or less across most of the area. Wind speeds are expected to remain between 12 and 15 mph so a Red Flag Warning is not anticipated. Near critical fire weather conditions will be possible on Thursday as a cold front sweeps through the area and brings much drier air and strong gusty west winds to the region. You can see a map of counties with established burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

A Warm Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather on this Friday across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Partly cloudy, breezy and warm today with highs in the middle to upper 70s. Increasing clouds tonight with patchy fog and drizzle developing late with lows into the middle 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and warm on Saturday with highs middle to upper 70s. Mostly cloudy with a very small slight chance of showers (only around 10-percent) for Saturday night with lows in the mid 50s. Mostly cloudy on Sunday with a slight chance for showers (20-percent) and warm with highs into the middle 70s. Lows around 50 for Sunday night.

* Next Week: Models show a decent cold front arriving on Monday with temperatures cooling back into the upper 60s for both Monday and middle 60s on Tuesday. Lows into the mid 30s Monday night and mid 40s for Tuesday night. Warming back into the lower 70s by Wednesday and middle 70s for Thursday. Partly cloudy each day with the exception of Wednesday when we'll see more clouds cover around the area.

* Wildfire Threat: With the warm, dry and breeze weather pattern currently in place over West Central Texas the wildfire threat will remain elevated for Thursday. Most counties in the viewing area have established burn bans. You can see a map of counties under burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Warm & Breezy Weather Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another breezy & warm day ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Thursday with highs in the lower 80s. Expect a partly cloudy sky during the day today and also tonight. Lows overnight will drop to around 50. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy on Friday and a little cooler with highs in mid 70s. Lows on Friday night will drop into the lower to mid 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and a little cooler on Saturday with highs around 70. Mostly cloudy with a very small slight chance of showers (only around 10-percent) for Saturday night with lows in the mid 50s. Partly cloudy on Sunday with a slight chance for showers early (still only around 10-percent) and warm with highs climbing back into the upper 70s. Partly cloudy and mild with lows into the upper 40s.

* Next Week: Models show a decent cold front arriving on Monday with temperatures cooling back into the middle 60s for both Monday and Tuesday. Lows into the mid 30s Monday night and mid 40s for Tuesday night. Warming back up to around 70 by Wednesday. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day and at night.

* Wildfire Threat: With the warm, dry and breeze weather pattern currently in place over West Central Texas the wildfire threat will remain elevated for Thursday. Most counties in the viewing area have established burn bans. You can see a map of counties under burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Warm & Breezy Weather Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another warm February day ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Wednesday with highs temperatures around 80. We'll have a south breeze during the day between 10-20 miles per hour under a mostly sunny sky. Mostly clear, breezy and mild tonight with lows into the middle and upper 50s.

* Late Week: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy on Thursday with highs into the lower 80s and lows Thursday night into the lower 50s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy on Friday and cooler with highs into the lower to middle 70s. Lows on Friday night will drop into the lower 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and a little cooler on Saturday with highs around 70. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers Saturday night with lows in the lower 50s. Partly cloudy on Sunday with a slight chance for showers with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Partly cloudy and mild with lows into the upper 40s and lower 50s Sunday night.

* Wildfire Threat: With the warm, dry and breeze weather pattern currently in place over West Central Texas the wildfire threat will remain elevated into the end of the week. Taylor County Commissioners on Tuesday placed the county back under an burn ban. Most counties in the viewing area have established burn bans. You can see a map of counties under burn bans by clicking here.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Nice Weather Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Great weather ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Tuesday. Expect a sunny day with highs warming up into the middle and upper 70s. A few clouds will return tonight but mild with lows in the upper 40s.

* Midweek & Late Week Ahead: Quiet weather will continue for the middle and later half of the week with mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions and highs into the upper 70s and lower 80s with overnight lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s during the week. No rain chances are expected during the week. With the dry, breezy and warm weather pattern in place the wildfire danger across West Central Texas will be elevated.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the upper 60s. There is a slight chance for rain Saturday night and into the day on Sunday. Partly Cloudy on Sunday with highs back into the lower 70s. Lows each night will be around 50. The rain chance for now is only around 20 percent.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Quiet Weather Pattern & Warm This Week

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Nice weather ahead on this Valentines Day with a sunny start, then a few clouds will arrive later into the day. A weak cold front will wash out over the area but still warm with highs around 70. A few clouds and mild tonight with lows into the lower 40s.

* The Week Ahead: Quiet weather expected for this week with mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions and highs into the middle to upper 70s and lows into the mid 40s to mid 50s during the week. No rain chances are expected during the work and school week.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy each day and a little cooler on Saturday with highs in the middle 60s. Partly cloudy with highs around 70 on Sunday with a slight chance of rain late Saturday night and into Sunday.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Warming Up This Weekend & Next Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cold start this morning with temperatures ranging between 15-25­° across the area. On this Friday expect ample sunshine with highs into the lower 50s. Clear and cold tonight with lows into the lower 20s.

* Weekend: Great weather for the upcoming weekend with abundant sunshine and warmer temperatures. Highs on Saturday will be into the lower and middle 60s and even warmer on Sunday with highs into the lower 70s. Lows will be into the lower 20s on Saturday morning and into the middle 30s on Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Weather pattern will remain quiet and warm into next week across West Central Texas. Mostly sunny each day with highs into the lower to middle 70s and lows at night into the 40s.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Cool Weather Today, Warmer Days Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another cold morning with temperatures into the upper 0s (single digits) and lower to middle 10s (teens) across West Central Texas. Not quiet as cold as we forecasted but it's still cold enough! Abundant sunshine on this Thursday but still a chilly day with highs climbing into the middle 30s. Another cold night ahead with lows into the middle and upper 10s under a clear sky.

* Weekend: Great weather for the upcoming weekend with abundant sunshine and warmer temperatures. Highs on Saturday will be into the lower and middle 60s and even warmer on Sunday with highs into the lower 70s. Lows will be into the middle 20s on Saturday morning and into the middle 30s on Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Weather pattern will remain quiet and warm into next week across West Central Texas. Mostly sunny each day with highs into the middle 60s on Monday but warming into the lower 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lows in the middle 30s Monday morning and into the 40s for Tuesday and Wednesday 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Old Man Winter Pays Another Visit:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until Noon for the Big Country, the Northern Concho Valley and the Northern Heartland. ***

*** Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for today across portions of the Big Country and the Heartland. ***

* Winter weather event turning out to not be as extensive as forecast models have predicted over the last 24 hours. A layer of dry air has worked into the mid-levels of the atmosphere overnight and has suppressed any heavier precipitation other than light snow and some freezing drizzle. At the time of this update there is a decent band of light snow from around Haskell to Seymour to Wichita Falls but this band is tracking southeast and will just clip the northeastern counties. Otherwise just some very light snow/freezing drizzle in scattered spots over the most of the viewing area. Be alert that this precipitation can still cause some light icing issues on bridges, overpasses and roadways this morning. We've heard reports of some icy spots in portions of the Heartland and the Eastern Big Country.

* Light snow will end by midday across the area but very cold with highs only into the lower 20s today. It'll feel colder with a gusty north wind pushing wind chill values below zero. Clouds will decrease into the afternoon. Mostly clear and very cold tonight with lows in the upper 0s to low 10s across the area. Any precipitation still on the ground will still cause some minor icy travel issues overnight and early Thursday morning. Mostly sunny on Thursday with highs warming into the middle 30s.

* Friday/Weekend Weather: Abundant sunshine and warming up for Friday and into the upcoming weekend. Highs Friday climb into the lower 50s and into the lower 60s by Saturday. On Sunday many spots could hit 70° for high temperatures. Lows in the upper 10s Friday morning, middle 20s on Saturday morning and lower 30s for Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Mostly sunny and quiet weather with highs in the lower to middle 60s and lows into the middle 30s. Nice weather for Valentines Day on Monday.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Weather Alert: Winter Weather Tonight & Wednesday

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Winter Storm Warning for Eastland, Stephens and Comanche County for late tonight and on Wednesday. ***

*** Winter Weather Advisory for Taylor, Callahan, Jones, Haskell, Shackelford, Throckmorton, Stonewall, King, Kent and Mills County for late tonight and on Wednesday. ***

* Increasing clouds today, windy and warmer with highs in the upper 50s and the lower 60s. Cloudy tonight with periods of rain, then sleet, changing to all snow overnight. Accumulation of 1-3 inches is expected across the area. Lows tonight around 15. Travel is expected to become slick and hazardous across the area as roadways become snow covered.

* Late Week: Mostly sunny and cold on Thursday with lows around 10 in the morning and warming up into the middle 30s later in the day. Cooling down into the upper 10s and lower 20s under a mostly clear sky Thursday night and Friday morning. Warmer on Friday with highs warming into the lower 50s under a sunny sky.

* Weekend: Abundant sunshine and warmer with afternoon highs in the lower 60s on Saturday and middle to upper 60s on Sunday. Overnight lows into the lower and middle 30s.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Some Sunshine Early Week, Midweek Winter Storm:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Still some snow around this morning from the event last night. Be advised that there could still be a few slick spots in random locations across the Big Country. There is also some spots with black ice too this morning. Temperatures are hovering in the upper 20s and lower to middle 30s across West Central Texas this morning. On this Monday expect a sunny sky with high temperatures into the middle and upper 40s. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the lower 30s. On Tuesday we'll start out sunny but clouds will be on the increase by the afternoon. Warmer and breezy on Tuesday with highs in the middle and upper 50s.

* Midweek Winter Storm: The cold front will move into West Central Texas late Tuesday night and into early Wednesday. Our winter weather event will begin with a wintry mix of rain/freezing rain/sleet and snow at first and will chance over to an all snow event overnight and during the day on Wednesday. The best chance of accumulation will be north of Interstate 20. Based on current weather data we'll forecast an accumulation of 1-3 inches across the area with some isolated higher totals over the far northern counties of the Big Country. Lows Tuesday night into the lower to middle 10s and highs on Wednesday in the upper 10s and lower 20s. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has already put out a Winter Storm Watch for our easternmost counties (Stephens, Eastland) for late tomorrow night and into the day on Wednesday. No advisories have been issued by the other NWS offices covering our viewing area yet. Stay tuned for updates.

* Late Week: Mostly sunny and cold on Thursday with lows around 15 in the morning and warming up into the middle 30s later in the day. Cooling down into the lower 20s under a mostly clear sky Thursday night and Friday morning. Warmer on Friday with highs warming into the lower 50s under a sunny sky.

* Weekend: Abundant sunshine and warmer with afternoon highs in the lower to middle 60s and overnight lows into the lower and middle 30s.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

AM Snow Showers/Some PM Sunshine/Weekend Thaw:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* From the NWS/San Angelo: Bands of light to briefly moderate snow will continue across West Central Texas through sunrise mainly along and north of a Ballinger to Brownwood line. This area includes the cities of Abilene and Brownwood. but does not include San Angelo and Sweetwater. Additional totals will remain at less than one half inch for most areas. However, this snow will fall across areas that are still recovering from the ice and snow earlier in the week and may again create hazardous driving conditions. The snow should end by mid morning. Area roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, wll become slippery with the snowfall. Slow down and use extra caution when driving.

* Snow showers this morning then decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Still a cold day with highs in the middle and upper 20s area wide. A few clouds and cold tonight with lows in the lower 20s. Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the upper 50s on Saturday and on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s.

* Next Week: Models show another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas on Monday and Wednesday. Highs dropping back into the upper 30s on Monday, warm up to the mid 40s on Tuesday and then cool back down into the lower 30s on Wednesday. Overnight lows in the upper 10s 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Snow, Ice & Cold Weather Still Around:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Wind Chill Advisory in effect for all of West Central Texas until Noon on this Thursday. Wind chill values will range from -10 to 10 across the area. ***

* Cloudy with some light snow showers and flurries over parts of the area this morning. Mostly cloudy and cold on this Thursday with highs ranging between 15-20 and dropping down to around 10 tonight. Snow flurries are possible at times today Another weak system working across the region will bring some light snow across West Central Texas late tonight and into the day on Friday. Wind chill values will remain below zero at times. On Friday we'll have some light snow during the first half of the day and we'll be cloudy. Decreasing clouds later into the day with highs in the lower 30s. Friday night into the middle 20s.

* Weekend/Next Week: Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the lower 50s on Saturday and on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s. Models are hinting at another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas on Monday. Highs dropping back into the 39s early next week with lows in 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Extreme Cold & Light Snow Headline Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Wind Chill Advisory in effect for all of West Central Texas until 7:00 A.M. on Thursday. Wind chill values will range from -10 to 10 across the area. ***

* One of the coldest mornings we've seen in many years across West Central Texas with temperatures in the single digits and teens across the region. Cloudy, breezy and cold on this Wednesday across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs today only in the middle 10s (teens) and overnight lows tonight around 5° area wide. A disturbance working out of New Mexico across West Texas will bring a slight chance of some isolated snow showers today. No accumulation issues are expected with these showers.

* Late Week: Mostly cloudy and cold on Thursday with highs around 20 and dropping down to around 10 Thursday night. Another weak system working across the region could bring some light snow across West Central Texas late tomorrow night and into Friday. Wind chill values will remain below zero at times. On Friday we'll become partly cloudy and warm up into the middle 30s. Hopefully we can get some better melting going on the snow and ice by that point. Lows Friday night into the middle 20s.

* Weekend/Next Week: Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the lower 50s on Saturday and upper 50s on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s. Models are hinting at another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas.

* Roadways: Roadways across the Big Country, the Northern Concho Valley and the Northern Heartland will remain extremely dangerous for today, tonight and on Thursday with high temperatures in the 10s and 20s and overnight lows ranging between 5 to 15 degrees. Even if there is some slight melting or some of the roadways have some tracks from vehicle travel these spots will quickly ice back over and become treacherous.

* 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...