Colder / Wetter Weather Coming Monday

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

Although we enjoyed sunshine this afternoon, it will be hard to come by over the next week.

Instead, colder temperatures and a variety of precipitation from rain to sleet and snow all make up our next seven days.

Saturday looks nice, highs around 50 and partly cloudy.

After a morning low near 37, expect Superbowl Sunday to be mainly cloudy, highs around 48, and even a few spotty light showers.

Monday is the day to look out for as a strong blast of cold air arrives during the day, sending temperatures plummeting to the upper 30's in the afternoon. Rain is also likely on Monday.
As temperatures drop to below freezing Monday night, and with moisture still around, we have a chance for some rain changing to sleet or snow. Roads may be icy Monday night into Tuesday.

Cold air will stay locked in place all next week with daily highs Tuesday through Thursday in the 30's and overnight lows in the 20's.

We also have a chance for a winter mix of precipitation Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Long Range - February is showing promise as being a very wet month as temperatures remain below normal for this time of year. Valentine's Day may be very wet. Abilene's normal high for this date is 58, normal low is 34.

Enjoy your Superbowl weekend, then get ready for cold and wet weather for the week ahead!