Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chis Whited...* Cloud deck has kept temperatures up a bit this morning but still numbers are flirting around freezing so roadways could still be icy in spots this morning. As we head into the day here clouds will begin to decrease and we should be partly cloudy by the afternoon. Temperatures will warm up some compared to yesterday as most spots warm into the upper 30s and the lower 40s. Mostly clear and cool tonight with lows around 30° and some patch fog is possible.
* Weekend: Mostly sunny and breezy on Saturday with highs warming up into the upper 50s. A few clouds possible Saturday night with lows in the lower 30s. A cold front will arrive Sunday morning and temperatures will be cooler for Valentines Day. Highs only in the middle to upper 40s.
* Next Week: Expect partly cloudy conditions next week with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. The forecast looks dry for the first part of the week but the long range models show a chance of rain back into the area by Thursday.
* 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...
