Snow Possible Across The Big Country

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had much cooler temperatures today thanks to the cold front that moved through last night. Skies were mostly cloudy this morning, but by this afternoon it was mostly sunny. Highs were in the 40s.

An upper level trough is set up over the southwestern portions of the country right now. It will be moving eastward tonight through early Thursday. Upper level disturbances are expected to affect the Big Country during that time period. With temperatures remaining at or below freezing tonight through early Thursday, we have a chance for snow. At this time, there are no advisories or warnings in effect for the viewing area. Accumulations, if any, look to be light. Most of us could see a dusting to half an inch. In the southern communities, a dusting is probably the best that will be seen. Temperatures may get just above freezing in those locations which will limit snow totals. The portion of the viewing area that has the best shot at seeing an inch is in Knox and Stonewall counties.

Flurries and light snow showers should come to an end by early Thursday afternoon. With mostly cloudy skies expected to continue that day as well as cold arctic air remaining in place, highs should only make it into the mid 30s.

We warm things up dramatically on Friday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. That will be thanks in part to winds from the southwest.

A cold front should move through the region late Friday night into early Saturday. This looks to be a dry frontal passage and temperatures will only cool down a little bit. Highs are expected to be in the mid 50s.

We will likely return to and above seasonal averages for temperatures Sunday through Tuesday. There is a slight chance for rain on Monday.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!