Round 3 Of The Wintry Precipitation On The Way

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had snow in the viewing area from late last night through the morning hours today. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches occurred across much of the viewing area south of Interstate 20. The northern portions of the area had an inch or less. Highs didn't make it above freezing for the 5th straight day. There will be some slick spots on the roads tonight and into the early morning hours so be careful if you are going to be travelling.

We should finally see above freezing temperatures tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy skies look to remain with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. A cold front is expected to arrive late in the day and into the evening. This will send temperatures back to freezing and below for the Big Country Friday and Saturday.

The entire viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Saturday. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations during this time period. It looks like most of the area will see snow and sleet. The southern portions of the viewing area will probably see more freezing rain and sleet with a little snow. Prepare now for this possible winter storm.

An upper level low that is currently in California will send some disturbances our way tomorrow and Friday before the low itself approaches the area this weekend. Accumulations and precipitation type will depend heavily on the exact track of the storm system.

The precipitation should come to an end early Sunday. For now, highs look to be in the upper 30s. Temperatures that day will depend on how much clearing and accumulations we have.

For the first part of next week, we can expect highs in the low to mid 40s and a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.

Have a terrific Thursday!