Needed Rains Arrive:

Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Areas of rain will move across the Big Country today as well needed rains have returned into the forecast. We are expecting rain chances through Saturday across the area. This is probably the best looking forecast package we've seen for the area in months as the setup is there for much needed rainfall across the area. Forecast models indicate we could see 1-2 inches overall for the next few days. This will really help the relieve the drought some across the area.

* Winter Precipitation: Temperatures tonight and Thursday night will be cold enough that there could be a brief bit of wintry mix across mainly the northern counties but still we don't expect much of a travel issue. I think the majority of us see a cold rain.

* Welcome Back Winter: After being spoiled with highs in the 80s and 90s the last few weeks, much colder air is in place. Highs the next couple of days only in the
30s and lows into near freezing.

* Down the Road: Rains end Saturday and we begin to dry out and warm up as we get into next week. Highs by Monday return to the 70s with lows in the 40s and 50s.

Have a great Wednesday...