Tuesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had cooler temperatures across the Big Country today with highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s. Skies were overcast this morning, but the clouds broke during the afternoon hours. This is what allowed us to get as warm as we did.

An upper level low continues to sit off the coast of California. It will send some disturbances our way through tomorrow. One of those disturbances should affect the region during the overnight hours tonight and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures look to be cold enough tonight in the northern and western portions of the viewing area for us to possibly see a wintry mix. The southern and eastern portions will likely see just rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets possible. The main question is whether or not we will have enough moisture at the surface for this precipitation to make it all the way to the surface. If we do see any frozen precipitation, it will likely only accumulate on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to low 30s.

Any wintry mix in the area should change over to all rain during the late morning to lunchtime hours on Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. Our best chance for precipitation will be Wednesday night into early Thursday as what is left of the upper level low moves through our area. We will likely see all rain tomorrow night and Thursday, but it is possible that the northern portions of the viewing area could see some snow or sleet mixing in.

On Friday, Groundhog Day, a cold front is expected to move through the Big Country. Moisture looks to be limited so precipitation looks unlikely. This front will bring some arctic air to us. Highs for the end of the work week will be in the low 40s.

Our coldest day should be on Saturday. Highs look to be in the 30s under partly cloudy skies.

Sunday is expected to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 40s.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!