Tuesday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off cold this morning across the entire Big Country. Temperatures bottomed out in the low 20s to low 30s. The reason we got so cold was due to what we call radiational cooling. Last night's conditions were optimal for it. You basically need clear skies, light winds, and a dry airmass. So while you need a coat this morning, by this afternoon you will just need some long sleeves. Highs will reach the low to mid 60s. The good news is that the winds should die down quite a bit today. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 5 to 15 mph.

A weak cold front will move through late tonight and into tomorrow. It really won't affect our temperatures, but will shift our winds back to the northwest at about 5 to 10 mph. No rain is expected with this front. Highs should be in the low to mid 60s again tomorrow.

Thursday looks to be pleasant with highs still a little above average for this time of year and mostly sunny skies.

Changes will likely begin on Friday with the arrival of another cold front. An upper level low to our west could help bring in enough moisture for us to see some showers Friday night and possibly early Saturday. The air behind this front looks to be of arctic origin, so temperatures on Saturday may be well below average for this time of year. We'll continue to keep you posted.

Have a terrific Tuesday!