Monday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Above average temperatures continued across the Big Country today with highs in the 70s. We were able to have mild conditions despite a mostly cloudy sky. A few showers tried to get going in the eastern portions of the viewing area, but faded on radar about as quickly as they formed.

We could see some isolated showers or thunderstorms tonight in association with an upper level disturbance. Breezy conditions and mostly cloudy skies will help keep temperatures mild. Lows will be in the mid to upper 50s.

There should be a little more sunshine tomorrow, but overall it will still be partly cloudy. Breezy south-southwesterly winds look to continue with highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Major changes are expected to begin on Wednesday. A cold front is expected to arrive in the afternoon bringing arctic air into the region. Right now, highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. If the front comes in sooner, we will be cooler. If it arrives later, then we will be warmer. Temperatures will tumble behind the front. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms ahead and along the front.

Thursday looks to be a cold and raw day. Highs probably won't make it out of the mid 30s. Breezy north winds will put wind chills into the teens and low 20s. An upper level disturbance is expected to move into the area bringing a chance for a wintry mix late Wednesday night into early Thursday. Amounts, if any, look to be light. We will have a hard time accumulating any of the frozen precipitation due to the warm ground. We'll continue to keep an eye on this situation and keep you updated.

Well below average temperatures will continue Friday through Monday. Highs look to be in the mid 40s to around 50 with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. Since we are expecting well below freezing temperatures for several nights later this week, you need to prepare now for protecting your pets, plants, and pipes.

Have a terrific Tuesday!