Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...* An area of clouds is drifting into the Big Country from the northwest this morning with temperatures into the 20s and low 30s across the region. Expect a partly cloudy day today with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s once again across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. A few clouds still around and cold tonight with lows once again in the middle 20.
*Middle & Late Week: The warming trend still on track for the middle and late part of the week. Highs will climb well back into the 60s across West Central Texas. Expect a partly cloudy forecast each day with no rain in the forecast at least into the first part of the weekend.
* Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday but mostly cloudy on Sunday with high still holding into the 60s across the area. Model data is suggesting a few showers possible on Sunday and into Monday, although the chance Monday looks to be more east of the area. I will just mention the chance of a stray shower or two for now and not include in the actual forecast package. Models have not been agreeing or handling the weekend forecast very well the last two days.
* 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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Enjoy your Tuesday...
