Much Cooler With Chances For Precipitation This Week

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off with some patchy fog in parts of the Big Country this morning. By this afternoon, the sky was sunny across the area. Highs were near record levels today. At Abilene Regional Airport, we reached 77 which was one degree shy of the record high for this date which was set in 1962.

The week ahead looks very different from what we experienced the past seven days. A cold front will move through the viewing area late tonight through early tomorrow. Monday should be much cooler with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. There is a 20% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Better rain chances begin Monday night through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will strengthen over southern Arizona and lift northeastward into the central plains. Due to mostly cloudy skies and rain possible throughout the day on Tuesday, highs look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.

The chance for showers and thunderstorms will decrease through the day on Wednesday. Highs should be a little warmer than Tuesday, but still cool in the mid to upper 50s.

Thursday, the first official day of winter, should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s. Friday is expected to be similar.

Another cold front is expected to arrive on Saturday. This should bring even cooler temperatures to the region. Right now, highs for next weekend look to be in the upper 40s. There is a 20% chance for showers on Saturday and a 20% chance for rain and possibly some wintry precipitation on Sunday. Some computer models are indicating the chance for some snow late Saturday and into Sunday. It is too early to tell exactly what we will see that day, but we will be keeping a close eye on this situation and letting you know how it develops over the coming days.

Have a magnificent Monday!