Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...* Areas of patchy, dense fog will start the day for the Big Country, the Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley so be careful out on the roadways this morning. We should see the fog burn off later this morning but we'll keep the clouds going today with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. We should be cloudy by tonight and after midnight a few showers will be possible across the area with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.
* A decent chance for rain ahead for West Central Texas on Wednesday and Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible at times as we could see 1-2" of rainfall in spots. We'll have to also watch for minor flooding in the areas that see the heavier rainfall. Highs will only hold in the lower 40s on these days with overnight lows in the lower 30s. We'll have to watch the temperatures at night and the rain chances but I think at most we'll just have a cold rain. The rain comes to an end on Friday with clouds decreasing into the afternoon. Highs Friday in the middle 50s.
* Weekend: Not a bad looking day on Saturday with a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 50s. Expect more clouds on Sunday with highs still holding in the middle 50s. Overnight lows will drop into the lower 30s.
* Next Week: A cold front on Monday will bring more clouds and also another chance for rain to the Big Country, the Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Temperatures should hold into the 50s for highs and lows in the 30s. Cooler temperatures should arrive behind the front for Monday night and Tuesday.
* 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...
