Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the viewing area until 9:00 A.M. for the change of a wintry mix or light snow this moring. An area of rain/sleet/snow will continue to move across the area this moring. Some icy spots are possible so use caution on area roadways. Temperatures hold into the lower 30s today across the area. Precipitation should end by midday across the area, although some could linger in the far eastern areas early in the afternoon. Clouds should begin to decrease by tonight. Expect a very cold Friday night with lows dropping into the upper teens and lower 20s.
* Weekend: Cold start on Saturday morning but partly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s. Saturday night we drop down into the middle 20s. Mostly sunny on Sunday with highs back in the upper 40s in the area with lows dropping into the middle 30s on Sunday night.
* Next Week: Partly cloudy on Monday with increasing clouds on Tuesday and into the middle of the week. Next storm system brings rain chances late Tuesday, all day on Wednesday and a few lingering showers on Thursday morning. Highs in the middle to upper 50s. Overnight lows in the upper 30s.
* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.
* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.
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Have a nice weekend...
