Warmer Temperatures This Weekend

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had snow move through the Big Country overnight and into this morning. Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches were reported north of Interstate 20 with the highest amounts in Haskell and Throckmorton counties. Here in Abilene, the airport reported three tenths of an inch. Skies remained overcast for much of the day, but late this afternoon breaks occurred. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 30s, but a few of our southern communities made it into the upper 30s.

The entire viewing area should see a hard freeze tonight with lows mainly in the low to mid 20s. The northern portions of the viewing area should be even colder with a snow pack remaining in that area. Lows will likely be in the upper teens to around 20. With temperatures this cold, be sure to protect your pets, plants, and pipes. Also, be careful if you are going to be out and about tonight and early tomorrow. Any water that is out there
could freeze. It is possible for us to see some patchy fog as well.

Warmer temperatures will return this weekend thanks in part to west and southwesterly winds. Skies look to be mostly sunny with highs in the 50s. Some areas could see highs in the low 60s on Sunday.

A backdoor cold front is expected to move into the area late Monday into early Tuesday. A backdoor cold front for us is one that approaches from the east or northeast. Highs for the beginning of the next work week look to be in the low to mid 50s.

Wednesday through next Friday should be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s. An upper level disturbance may bring us some rain during that time period. Right now that chance for rain is slight to 20%.

Have a super Saturday!