From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday, it felt like spring. Today, winter came back with full force. With fog and overcast skies most of the day, we only managed to make it to the mid 30s to low 40s for highs.
Mostly cloudy skies should remain across the area tonight and through the day tomorrow. There will likely be some areas of fog overnight and into the morning hours Friday. Lows look to be in the upper 20s to low 30s Thursday night. If there is enough mist overnight, it is not out of the question to have a light glaze on elevated objects such as your car. Well above freezing temperatures are expected tomorrow as highs should make it into the mid to upper 40s.
The cold front that passed through the Big Country yesterday will remain stalled to our south and west on Saturday. An upper level disturbance looks to move through the area bringing us a 20% chance for rain. Highs will likely be in the upper 40s to around 50 under mostly cloudy skies.
The stalled cold front is expected to move back to the north on Sunday as a warm front. Mostly cloudy skies should remain with highs in the mid to upper 50s. There is a slight chance for rain for the second half of the weekend.
Our best chance for rain in the next seven days looks to be on Monday. A dryline and upper level disturbance look to move through the region that day. We have a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 60s.
A cold front should move through the region late Monday into early Tuesday. Arcitc air will be behind this front so well below average temperatures look to return. There is a slight chance for rain on Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 40s.
Wintry precipitation could return Tuesday night and into Wednesday. An upper level disturbance looks to move through the region at that time. If temperatures are cold enough, then we could see some snow or maybe some sleet during that time period. It is a situation that we are keeping a close eye on. We will continue to keep you updated on this.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The early taste of spring continued here in the Big Country today as temperatures were well above average for this time of year. Highs were mainly in the mid to upper 70s. We were able to have another warm day because the cold front that was expected to arrive by mid afternoon didn't get here until the late afternoon and evening hours.
Tomorrow will be much colder than what we have had so far this week. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s. That is about 25 degrees colder than what we had for highs today. It looks like our sky will be mainly mostly cloudy, but could be partly cloudy at times.
Partly cloudy skies should remain on Friday with highs in the low to mid 50s. There is a slight chance for rain Friday night.
A slight to 20% chance for rain continues Saturday and Sunday due to a couple of upper level disturbances moving through the area. Highs on both days look to be in the upper 40s to mid 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
The cold front that passed us by earlier today will be stalled out to our south and west for the second half of the week. That front looks to move back to the north late Sunday and into Monday as a warm front. It is on Monday that we have our best chance for showers and even some thunderstorms. That chance is 30% right now, but may increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs to start the next work week should be in the upper 50s to around 60.
Cold air looks to take hold over the region again on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid 40s to around 50. There is a slight chance for rain the middle of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The early taste of spring continued here in the Big Country today as temperatures were well above average for this time of year. Highs were mainly in the mid to upper 70s. We were able to have another warm day because the cold front that was expected to arrive by mid afternoon didn't get here until the late afternoon and evening hours.
Tomorrow will be much colder than what we have had so far this week. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s. That is about 25 degrees colder than what we had for highs today. It looks like our sky will be mainly mostly cloudy, but could be partly cloudy at times.
Partly cloudy skies should remain on Friday with highs in the low to mid 50s. There is a slight chance for rain Friday night.
A slight to 20% chance for rain continues Saturday and Sunday due to a couple of upper level disturbances moving through the area. Highs on both days look to be in the upper 40s to mid 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
The cold front that passed us by earlier today will be stalled out to our south and west for the second half of the week. That front looks to move back to the north late Sunday and into Monday as a warm front. It is on Monday that we have our best chance for showers and even some thunderstorms. That chance is 30% right now, but may increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs to start the next work week should be in the upper 50s to around 60.
Cold air looks to take hold over the region again on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid 40s to around 50. There is a slight chance for rain the middle of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Cooler Temperatures On The Horizon
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another pleasant day across the Big Country with sunny skies and breezy south-southwest winds. Highs reached the low 70s. Today was the warmest day we have had since early January, which was the last time we had temperatures in the low 70s.
Wednesday looks to be another comfortable day with above average temperatures. Highs should reach the upper 60s to around 70. Enjoy it because a cold front is expected to arrive in the late afternoon hours. With this front moving in, we should see partly cloudy skies return.
Thursday and Friday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies. Highs on both days will likely be in the low to mid 50s. This is about 15 to 20 degrees cooler than what we have experienced so far this week.
The cold front that is expected to pass us by on Wednesday should remain stalled to our south and west this weekend. Some upper level disturbances look to head our way Saturday and Sunday. There is a 20% chance of showers. Highs should be in the upper 40s to around 50 under mostly cloudy skies.
Monday looks to be the day when we have our best chance for showers and even thunderstorms. That chance is 30% right now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. The reason for our increased chance of precipitation is due to the stalled cold front moving back north as a warm front and the dryline possibly making it into the area. Highs on Monday look to be in the mid 50s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was another pleasant day across the Big Country with sunny skies and breezy south-southwest winds. Highs reached the low 70s. Today was the warmest day we have had since early January, which was the last time we had temperatures in the low 70s.
Wednesday looks to be another comfortable day with above average temperatures. Highs should reach the upper 60s to around 70. Enjoy it because a cold front is expected to arrive in the late afternoon hours. With this front moving in, we should see partly cloudy skies return.
Thursday and Friday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies. Highs on both days will likely be in the low to mid 50s. This is about 15 to 20 degrees cooler than what we have experienced so far this week.
The cold front that is expected to pass us by on Wednesday should remain stalled to our south and west this weekend. Some upper level disturbances look to head our way Saturday and Sunday. There is a 20% chance of showers. Highs should be in the upper 40s to around 50 under mostly cloudy skies.
Monday looks to be the day when we have our best chance for showers and even thunderstorms. That chance is 30% right now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. The reason for our increased chance of precipitation is due to the stalled cold front moving back north as a warm front and the dryline possibly making it into the area. Highs on Monday look to be in the mid 50s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Warmer Temperatures This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had snow move through the Big Country overnight and into this morning. Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches were reported north of Interstate 20 with the highest amounts in Haskell and Throckmorton counties. Here in Abilene, the airport reported three tenths of an inch. Skies remained overcast for much of the day, but late this afternoon breaks occurred. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 30s, but a few of our southern communities made it into the upper 30s.
The entire viewing area should see a hard freeze tonight with lows mainly in the low to mid 20s. The northern portions of the viewing area should be even colder with a snow pack remaining in that area. Lows will likely be in the upper teens to around 20. With temperatures this cold, be sure to protect your pets, plants, and pipes. Also, be careful if you are going to be out and about tonight and early tomorrow. Any water that is out there
could freeze. It is possible for us to see some patchy fog as well.
Warmer temperatures will return this weekend thanks in part to west and southwesterly winds. Skies look to be mostly sunny with highs in the 50s. Some areas could see highs in the low 60s on Sunday.
A backdoor cold front is expected to move into the area late Monday into early Tuesday. A backdoor cold front for us is one that approaches from the east or northeast. Highs for the beginning of the next work week look to be in the low to mid 50s.
Wednesday through next Friday should be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s. An upper level disturbance may bring us some rain during that time period. Right now that chance for rain is slight to 20%.
Have a super Saturday!
We had snow move through the Big Country overnight and into this morning. Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches were reported north of Interstate 20 with the highest amounts in Haskell and Throckmorton counties. Here in Abilene, the airport reported three tenths of an inch. Skies remained overcast for much of the day, but late this afternoon breaks occurred. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 30s, but a few of our southern communities made it into the upper 30s.
The entire viewing area should see a hard freeze tonight with lows mainly in the low to mid 20s. The northern portions of the viewing area should be even colder with a snow pack remaining in that area. Lows will likely be in the upper teens to around 20. With temperatures this cold, be sure to protect your pets, plants, and pipes. Also, be careful if you are going to be out and about tonight and early tomorrow. Any water that is out there
could freeze. It is possible for us to see some patchy fog as well.
Warmer temperatures will return this weekend thanks in part to west and southwesterly winds. Skies look to be mostly sunny with highs in the 50s. Some areas could see highs in the low 60s on Sunday.
A backdoor cold front is expected to move into the area late Monday into early Tuesday. A backdoor cold front for us is one that approaches from the east or northeast. Highs for the beginning of the next work week look to be in the low to mid 50s.
Wednesday through next Friday should be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s. An upper level disturbance may bring us some rain during that time period. Right now that chance for rain is slight to 20%.
Have a super Saturday!
Arctic Air Arrives
It’s Winter Wonderland once again. We saw the rain, sleet and snow yesterday across the Big Country as a few disturbances got pushed our way from an upper level low. Accumulations were anywhere from 1-4 inches with the greatest in the Northern counties. Haskell and Throckmorton had a report of 2-4 inches.
We should end the main activity by the afternoon but light flurries could be possible even into the overnight. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are still possible. With an arctic front that made its way through the area this morning, temperatures will remain cold today staying with highs in the 30’s and overnight reaching down to the 20’s.
After this system finally pushes out we should be able to start a slight warming trend with highs by Sunday in the lower 50’s and partly cloudy skies.
Please be careful driving, especially on the bridges and overpasses.
Have a great weekend!
We should end the main activity by the afternoon but light flurries could be possible even into the overnight. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are still possible. With an arctic front that made its way through the area this morning, temperatures will remain cold today staying with highs in the 30’s and overnight reaching down to the 20’s.
After this system finally pushes out we should be able to start a slight warming trend with highs by Sunday in the lower 50’s and partly cloudy skies.
Please be careful driving, especially on the bridges and overpasses.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
More Snow In The Big Country
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
An upper level disturbance moved through the area this morning and into the early afternoon. It brought rain, sleet, and even some snow to the region. At Abilene Regional Airport, we recorded 0.27" of rain and a trace of snow. Temperatures remained in the mid to upper 30s during the day thanks to the cloudy skies and precipitation.
Another upper level disturbance will move through the Big Country tonight bringing another round of wintry precipitation. With the snow possible overnight and through tomorrow morning, several counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory. The counties are Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday morning. Stephens county is under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon on Friday. Scurry county is under a Snow Advisory until 4 a.m. Friday morning. Stonewall county is under a Snow Advisory until 6 a.m. Friday. Knox county is also under a Snow Advisory until noon Friday. It is in these areas where 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is likely. Grassy and elevated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses are the main spots where the snow will accumulate. This means there will be some slick spots around the area tonight and tomorrow so be careful if you are going to be out and about. Lows tonight will be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The snow should taper off by the early afternoon hours tomorrow. A cold front should have moved through the area by early morning. Highs look to be mainly in the low to mid 30s. It is possible for us to see some flurries Friday night into early Saturday.
Partly cloudy skies and warmer afternoon temperatures should return this weekend. Highs on Saturday look to reach the upper 30s to low 40s. On Sunday we expect to have highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Monday and Tuesday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
A slight chance for rain returns on Wednesday and next Thursday. Skies look to be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
An upper level disturbance moved through the area this morning and into the early afternoon. It brought rain, sleet, and even some snow to the region. At Abilene Regional Airport, we recorded 0.27" of rain and a trace of snow. Temperatures remained in the mid to upper 30s during the day thanks to the cloudy skies and precipitation.
Another upper level disturbance will move through the Big Country tonight bringing another round of wintry precipitation. With the snow possible overnight and through tomorrow morning, several counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory. The counties are Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday morning. Stephens county is under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon on Friday. Scurry county is under a Snow Advisory until 4 a.m. Friday morning. Stonewall county is under a Snow Advisory until 6 a.m. Friday. Knox county is also under a Snow Advisory until noon Friday. It is in these areas where 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is likely. Grassy and elevated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses are the main spots where the snow will accumulate. This means there will be some slick spots around the area tonight and tomorrow so be careful if you are going to be out and about. Lows tonight will be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The snow should taper off by the early afternoon hours tomorrow. A cold front should have moved through the area by early morning. Highs look to be mainly in the low to mid 30s. It is possible for us to see some flurries Friday night into early Saturday.
Partly cloudy skies and warmer afternoon temperatures should return this weekend. Highs on Saturday look to reach the upper 30s to low 40s. On Sunday we expect to have highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Monday and Tuesday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
A slight chance for rain returns on Wednesday and next Thursday. Skies look to be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Cold Weekend Ahead!
Good Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday morning we had a few showers across the Big Country. But with a break in the clouds we quickly raised our temperature into the 50’s with some sunshine. The clouds rolled back in into the evening and overnight we so some showers once again ending January with extra rain in the bucket!
Today we will have a chance for a morning shower with cloudy skies as an upper level low is passing by. With this quick moving system clouds will begin to break by early afternoon and we will see partly sunny skies with temperatures topping off around 50 degrees. Into the overnight we will see partly cloudy skies with lows getting down to the lower 30’s.
Tomorrow a strong artic front will be blasting through our area this is going to help makes highs only in the 30’s a very cool start to the weekend. Dependent on the timing of the front we could see falling temperatures or a cool day all day long. Best chance for precipitation will be into the overnight Friday into Saturday as temperatures drop into the mid 20’s. This would allow for light snow with very little accumulation possible. Saturday will be a cool day as well with highs again in the upper 30’s, a great day to make an indoor fire.
By Sunday we should warm back to around 50 degrees and stay steady there into the beginning of the work week. Lows will be around 30 degrees with partly cloudy skies.
Have a great Thursday!
Yesterday morning we had a few showers across the Big Country. But with a break in the clouds we quickly raised our temperature into the 50’s with some sunshine. The clouds rolled back in into the evening and overnight we so some showers once again ending January with extra rain in the bucket!
Today we will have a chance for a morning shower with cloudy skies as an upper level low is passing by. With this quick moving system clouds will begin to break by early afternoon and we will see partly sunny skies with temperatures topping off around 50 degrees. Into the overnight we will see partly cloudy skies with lows getting down to the lower 30’s.
Tomorrow a strong artic front will be blasting through our area this is going to help makes highs only in the 30’s a very cool start to the weekend. Dependent on the timing of the front we could see falling temperatures or a cool day all day long. Best chance for precipitation will be into the overnight Friday into Saturday as temperatures drop into the mid 20’s. This would allow for light snow with very little accumulation possible. Saturday will be a cool day as well with highs again in the upper 30’s, a great day to make an indoor fire.
By Sunday we should warm back to around 50 degrees and stay steady there into the beginning of the work week. Lows will be around 30 degrees with partly cloudy skies.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off this morning with cloudy skies as well as some light rain, snow, and sleet moving through the area. Accumulations, if any, in the Big Country were very light. By this afternoon the precipitation had moved out of the area and the clouds had broken. This allowed our highs to be in the low to mid 50s.
An upper level low that has been to our west the last couple of days will move across the region tonight through early tomorrow. A cold front is expected to have moved through the area or possibly still be in the Big Country when the system gets here. Most of the viewing area has a chance of rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in depending on temperatures. Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, and Throckmorton counties could see rain change over to all snow and sleet. It is also possible for some light accumulations in those areas on mainly bridges, overpasses, and elevated objects. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.
The precipitation is expected to come to an end by the late morning hours. Mostly cloudy skies should become partly cloudy during the afternoon. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s on Thursday with breezy north-northwest winds.
Another cold front will move through the area on Friday, Groundhog Day. Skies look to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Our temperatures could be colder if the front moves in during the early morning hours instead of the late morning or early afternoon hours. There may be just enough moisture around late Friday into early Saturday for us to some light snow or flurries. That chance is only slight right now, but could change over the next couple of days.
Saturday looks to be the coldest of the next seven. With arctic air in the area behind the Friday cold front, highs will likely be in the low to mid 30s.
Sunday through Wednesday look dry with partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s during that time period.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We started off this morning with cloudy skies as well as some light rain, snow, and sleet moving through the area. Accumulations, if any, in the Big Country were very light. By this afternoon the precipitation had moved out of the area and the clouds had broken. This allowed our highs to be in the low to mid 50s.
An upper level low that has been to our west the last couple of days will move across the region tonight through early tomorrow. A cold front is expected to have moved through the area or possibly still be in the Big Country when the system gets here. Most of the viewing area has a chance of rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in depending on temperatures. Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, and Throckmorton counties could see rain change over to all snow and sleet. It is also possible for some light accumulations in those areas on mainly bridges, overpasses, and elevated objects. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.
The precipitation is expected to come to an end by the late morning hours. Mostly cloudy skies should become partly cloudy during the afternoon. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s on Thursday with breezy north-northwest winds.
Another cold front will move through the area on Friday, Groundhog Day. Skies look to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Our temperatures could be colder if the front moves in during the early morning hours instead of the late morning or early afternoon hours. There may be just enough moisture around late Friday into early Saturday for us to some light snow or flurries. That chance is only slight right now, but could change over the next couple of days.
Saturday looks to be the coldest of the next seven. With arctic air in the area behind the Friday cold front, highs will likely be in the low to mid 30s.
Sunday through Wednesday look dry with partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s during that time period.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Light precipitation was falling across the Big Country this morning. With temperatures just around freezing it was a mix between snow, sleet and rain. We will continue to see the precipitation today with not much in accumulation expected. By mid morning temperatures should be above freezing so rain will be expected throughout the rest of the day. Temperatures should hit the mid to upper 40’s for highs, although with a bit of a breeze and cloudy skies it will feel a bit chilly.
Overnight we will be expecting our best chance of showers as an upper level low passes through our region. Temperatures should stay in the upper 30’s allowing for the precipitation to stay in liquid form. We could see a slight possibility of a wintry mix North of I 20 if temperatures do drop cool enough, however the ground should be warm enough and icing should not be a problem. Still take a little extra time on bridges and overpasses.
Tomorrow rain showers should linger off during the day as the system pushes through. Highs will reach into the upper 40’s but cool down overnight with lows around freezing.
Next frontal system arrives in time for the weekend cooling highs back into the lower 40’s and overnight lows in the mid 20’s.
Have a good day!
Light precipitation was falling across the Big Country this morning. With temperatures just around freezing it was a mix between snow, sleet and rain. We will continue to see the precipitation today with not much in accumulation expected. By mid morning temperatures should be above freezing so rain will be expected throughout the rest of the day. Temperatures should hit the mid to upper 40’s for highs, although with a bit of a breeze and cloudy skies it will feel a bit chilly.
Overnight we will be expecting our best chance of showers as an upper level low passes through our region. Temperatures should stay in the upper 30’s allowing for the precipitation to stay in liquid form. We could see a slight possibility of a wintry mix North of I 20 if temperatures do drop cool enough, however the ground should be warm enough and icing should not be a problem. Still take a little extra time on bridges and overpasses.
Tomorrow rain showers should linger off during the day as the system pushes through. Highs will reach into the upper 40’s but cool down overnight with lows around freezing.
Next frontal system arrives in time for the weekend cooling highs back into the lower 40’s and overnight lows in the mid 20’s.
Have a good day!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had cooler temperatures across the Big Country today with highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s. Skies were overcast this morning, but the clouds broke during the afternoon hours. This is what allowed us to get as warm as we did.
An upper level low continues to sit off the coast of California. It will send some disturbances our way through tomorrow. One of those disturbances should affect the region during the overnight hours tonight and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures look to be cold enough tonight in the northern and western portions of the viewing area for us to possibly see a wintry mix. The southern and eastern portions will likely see just rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets possible. The main question is whether or not we will have enough moisture at the surface for this precipitation to make it all the way to the surface. If we do see any frozen precipitation, it will likely only accumulate on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Any wintry mix in the area should change over to all rain during the late morning to lunchtime hours on Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. Our best chance for precipitation will be Wednesday night into early Thursday as what is left of the upper level low moves through our area. We will likely see all rain tomorrow night and Thursday, but it is possible that the northern portions of the viewing area could see some snow or sleet mixing in.
On Friday, Groundhog Day, a cold front is expected to move through the Big Country. Moisture looks to be limited so precipitation looks unlikely. This front will bring some arctic air to us. Highs for the end of the work week will be in the low 40s.
Our coldest day should be on Saturday. Highs look to be in the 30s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday is expected to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had cooler temperatures across the Big Country today with highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s. Skies were overcast this morning, but the clouds broke during the afternoon hours. This is what allowed us to get as warm as we did.
An upper level low continues to sit off the coast of California. It will send some disturbances our way through tomorrow. One of those disturbances should affect the region during the overnight hours tonight and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures look to be cold enough tonight in the northern and western portions of the viewing area for us to possibly see a wintry mix. The southern and eastern portions will likely see just rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets possible. The main question is whether or not we will have enough moisture at the surface for this precipitation to make it all the way to the surface. If we do see any frozen precipitation, it will likely only accumulate on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Any wintry mix in the area should change over to all rain during the late morning to lunchtime hours on Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. Our best chance for precipitation will be Wednesday night into early Thursday as what is left of the upper level low moves through our area. We will likely see all rain tomorrow night and Thursday, but it is possible that the northern portions of the viewing area could see some snow or sleet mixing in.
On Friday, Groundhog Day, a cold front is expected to move through the Big Country. Moisture looks to be limited so precipitation looks unlikely. This front will bring some arctic air to us. Highs for the end of the work week will be in the low 40s.
Our coldest day should be on Saturday. Highs look to be in the 30s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday is expected to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
A Cold front is making its way through the Big Country helping to cool down the temperatures for the day. With the clouds right now we are staying mainly in the mid 30's so once again a day to bundle up as you head out. For the rest of Tuesday we will see the clouds stick around and temperatures hit around mid 40's. It will also be a bit Breezy so wind chills will be factor and it will feel colder than the actually air temperature.
Overnight we will cool to around freezing with a very slight possibility of precipitation to the north of I-20. For tomorrow rain chances will continue with highs again in the lower 40's. Overnight will stay a bit warmer with lows in the upper 30's.
Thursday we should be able to hit temperatures in the lower 50's with again cloudy skies and a chance for showers.
Right now it is looking to be a chilly weekend with highs in the lower 40's, and lows in the mid 20's. These temperatures could vary a bit dependent upon how cold the air will be that the next artic front will bring.
Have a good day!
A Cold front is making its way through the Big Country helping to cool down the temperatures for the day. With the clouds right now we are staying mainly in the mid 30's so once again a day to bundle up as you head out. For the rest of Tuesday we will see the clouds stick around and temperatures hit around mid 40's. It will also be a bit Breezy so wind chills will be factor and it will feel colder than the actually air temperature.
Overnight we will cool to around freezing with a very slight possibility of precipitation to the north of I-20. For tomorrow rain chances will continue with highs again in the lower 40's. Overnight will stay a bit warmer with lows in the upper 30's.
Thursday we should be able to hit temperatures in the lower 50's with again cloudy skies and a chance for showers.
Right now it is looking to be a chilly weekend with highs in the lower 40's, and lows in the mid 20's. These temperatures could vary a bit dependent upon how cold the air will be that the next artic front will bring.
Have a good day!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had warmer temperatures across the Big Country today despite the mostly cloudy skies. Highs were in the low to mid 50s. This is still a little below average for this time of year.
A cold front will make its way across the area tonight. This means colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs on Tuesday should be in the low to mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies.
An upper level low that is currently off the coast of California is expected to move east and bring us the chance for rain Tuesday night through Thursday night. Our best shot at precipitation looks to be Wednesday night. It is not out of the question to see some snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in with the rain during the overnight hours Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night. Highs on these days should be in the 40s.
Friday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to move through the Big Country that day and bring us arctic air for the weekend. It is a little too early to tell exactly how cold it will be. For now, it looks like highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid to upper 30s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had warmer temperatures across the Big Country today despite the mostly cloudy skies. Highs were in the low to mid 50s. This is still a little below average for this time of year.
A cold front will make its way across the area tonight. This means colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs on Tuesday should be in the low to mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies.
An upper level low that is currently off the coast of California is expected to move east and bring us the chance for rain Tuesday night through Thursday night. Our best shot at precipitation looks to be Wednesday night. It is not out of the question to see some snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in with the rain during the overnight hours Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night. Highs on these days should be in the 40s.
Friday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to move through the Big Country that day and bring us arctic air for the weekend. It is a little too early to tell exactly how cold it will be. For now, it looks like highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid to upper 30s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
It was a fairly decent weekend across the Big Country. We started Saturday with some sunshine but quickly a front pushed through cooling us down and bringing us some windy conditions and cloudy skies. Sunday we cleared things back up however temperatures still stayed in the upper 40's.
Today will be the most pleasant day all week with highs reaching around average in the upper 50's. We will see scattered clouds outside and increasing the clouds as we get into the overnight. Another frontal passage will although for us cooling again and lows overnight will hit around 30 degrees.
The next few days we will see Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures tomorrow once again won't break out of the mid 40's. Rain chances are back on the board Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures around 50 degrees. Another artic front will drive through sometime Thursday so it looks like another cold weekend ahead with highs in the low 40's and lows in the mid 20's.
Have a great week!
It was a fairly decent weekend across the Big Country. We started Saturday with some sunshine but quickly a front pushed through cooling us down and bringing us some windy conditions and cloudy skies. Sunday we cleared things back up however temperatures still stayed in the upper 40's.
Today will be the most pleasant day all week with highs reaching around average in the upper 50's. We will see scattered clouds outside and increasing the clouds as we get into the overnight. Another frontal passage will although for us cooling again and lows overnight will hit around 30 degrees.
The next few days we will see Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures tomorrow once again won't break out of the mid 40's. Rain chances are back on the board Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures around 50 degrees. Another artic front will drive through sometime Thursday so it looks like another cold weekend ahead with highs in the low 40's and lows in the mid 20's.
Have a great week!
Friday, January 26, 2007
A Little Bit of Sunshine!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The sunshine stayed strong yesterday making it a perfect day to pull out those flip flops. It was a great break from the cloudy skies over the past few weeks. This morning we will enjoy the sunshine was once again however by noon clouds should start to push in and by the evening Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures should top near 60 degrees however if the clouds to build earlier we will not be see as warm temperatures. Overnight we will see a chance for a shower with the upper level low we have been watching over the past few days. Overnight lows will hit around 40.
Tomorrow we will warm things up to 50 degrees with partly cloudy skies, a cold front will be pushing through and that will quickly drop our temperatures into the mid 20’s. Sunday we should see highs only in the mid 40’s once again.
Next week the rollercoaster of temperatures will continue with a few fronts pushing through, generally we should see high in the mid to upper 40’s and overnight lows around 30 degrees.
Have a fun weekend!
The sunshine stayed strong yesterday making it a perfect day to pull out those flip flops. It was a great break from the cloudy skies over the past few weeks. This morning we will enjoy the sunshine was once again however by noon clouds should start to push in and by the evening Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures should top near 60 degrees however if the clouds to build earlier we will not be see as warm temperatures. Overnight we will see a chance for a shower with the upper level low we have been watching over the past few days. Overnight lows will hit around 40.
Tomorrow we will warm things up to 50 degrees with partly cloudy skies, a cold front will be pushing through and that will quickly drop our temperatures into the mid 20’s. Sunday we should see highs only in the mid 40’s once again.
Next week the rollercoaster of temperatures will continue with a few fronts pushing through, generally we should see high in the mid to upper 40’s and overnight lows around 30 degrees.
Have a fun weekend!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Today was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. We had sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Friday will not be quite as pleasant. The high pressure system that was in control over the area today will shift to our east tomorrow. This should bring some moisture back into the region. The upper level low that has been stalled over northern Mexico is expected to move towards us tomorrow. It should pass somewhere between the viewing area and the panhandle. All of this means that we will have mostly cloudy skies and a chance for rain tomorrow and tomorrow night. We should see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s with breezy south winds.
Our chance for rain looks to come to an end early on Saturday. A cold front is expected to move through the area during the day. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
Sunday and Monday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 40s to around 50.
Cold fronts are expected on Tuesday and next Thursday. They will help keep temperatures below average for this time of year. There is a slight chance of rain with the arrival of each front.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Today was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. We had sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Friday will not be quite as pleasant. The high pressure system that was in control over the area today will shift to our east tomorrow. This should bring some moisture back into the region. The upper level low that has been stalled over northern Mexico is expected to move towards us tomorrow. It should pass somewhere between the viewing area and the panhandle. All of this means that we will have mostly cloudy skies and a chance for rain tomorrow and tomorrow night. We should see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s with breezy south winds.
Our chance for rain looks to come to an end early on Saturday. A cold front is expected to move through the area during the day. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
Sunday and Monday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 40s to around 50.
Cold fronts are expected on Tuesday and next Thursday. They will help keep temperatures below average for this time of year. There is a slight chance of rain with the arrival of each front.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Yesterday the clouds stuck around into the early afternoon however they started to break and with that we warmed the temperatures almost ten degrees from the day before. Overnight we saw the stars for the first time in a few days with clear skies and chilly temperatures in the upper 20's to lower 30's.
Today will be a day that will make you want to get outside after all the dreary weather we have been having. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid 50's. Just around average for this time of year. Overnight we should see a few clouds roll in and those clouds will continue to increase into tomorrow. Overnight lows will drop to around freezing. Tomorrow an upper level low will push through the area. This system will help to put the rain chances in the forecast. Looks like the best timing will be Friday Evening into Saturday Morning. The best chance will be in our Eastern counties.
After the low passes we will dry things out for the next few days. Temperatures will drop from the mid 50's with a frontal passage on Saturday. Highs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 40's. Overnight lows will continue to stay steady around 30 degrees.
Have a wonderful day!
Yesterday the clouds stuck around into the early afternoon however they started to break and with that we warmed the temperatures almost ten degrees from the day before. Overnight we saw the stars for the first time in a few days with clear skies and chilly temperatures in the upper 20's to lower 30's.
Today will be a day that will make you want to get outside after all the dreary weather we have been having. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid 50's. Just around average for this time of year. Overnight we should see a few clouds roll in and those clouds will continue to increase into tomorrow. Overnight lows will drop to around freezing. Tomorrow an upper level low will push through the area. This system will help to put the rain chances in the forecast. Looks like the best timing will be Friday Evening into Saturday Morning. The best chance will be in our Eastern counties.
After the low passes we will dry things out for the next few days. Temperatures will drop from the mid 50's with a frontal passage on Saturday. Highs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 40's. Overnight lows will continue to stay steady around 30 degrees.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had warmer temperatures today despite the mostly cloudy skies that hung with us until late this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 40s. Unlike the last couple of days, there wasn't any shower activity in the Big Country.
We continue to keep our eye on an upper level low that is stationary over northern Mexico. Rain is not expected in our area tonight through tomorrow night due to high pressure being in control at the surface. It also looks like drier air will be in the region as well. Skies will likely be mostly sunny on Thursday with highs in the low to mid 50s.
The high pressure system is expected to shift well to our east on Friday. It is then that the upper level low should begin to move across Texas between the Big Country and the panhandle. This system will move slowly, so we have a chance for rain Friday through early Saturday with the best chance occurring Friday night. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the region late Saturday night into early Sunday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for Sunday and Monday. A reinforcing cold front should arrive early Tuesday keeping our temperatures chilly. There is a slight chance of rain with the front. Overall, highs Sunday thorugh Tuesday look to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had warmer temperatures today despite the mostly cloudy skies that hung with us until late this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 40s. Unlike the last couple of days, there wasn't any shower activity in the Big Country.
We continue to keep our eye on an upper level low that is stationary over northern Mexico. Rain is not expected in our area tonight through tomorrow night due to high pressure being in control at the surface. It also looks like drier air will be in the region as well. Skies will likely be mostly sunny on Thursday with highs in the low to mid 50s.
The high pressure system is expected to shift well to our east on Friday. It is then that the upper level low should begin to move across Texas between the Big Country and the panhandle. This system will move slowly, so we have a chance for rain Friday through early Saturday with the best chance occurring Friday night. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the region late Saturday night into early Sunday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for Sunday and Monday. A reinforcing cold front should arrive early Tuesday keeping our temperatures chilly. There is a slight chance of rain with the front. Overall, highs Sunday thorugh Tuesday look to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
The clouds help to keep the temperatures quite cool yesterday with the high in Abilene just hitting 40 degrees. Today we should finally see decreasing clouds as a trough will push the cloud cover south. Couldn't rule out a light sprinkle early in the morning down to our Southern counties but most of the Big Country will remain dry throughout the day. With the sunshine peaking through we should warm things up to near 50 degrees. Into the overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees with Partly Cloudy skies.
Tomorrow should be the best day we have seen all week; with drier air we should see the most sunshine with temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low that has been churning over Mexico will begin to push through with its track over the Big Country. The rain will return with this passage with temperatures again around 50 and lows in the mid 30's.
The weekend will bring in our next cold front so highs will drop from the mid 50's Saturday to mid 40's Sunday. By the beginning of the week we should be able to punch those highs again to around 50 degrees.
Have a great day!
The clouds help to keep the temperatures quite cool yesterday with the high in Abilene just hitting 40 degrees. Today we should finally see decreasing clouds as a trough will push the cloud cover south. Couldn't rule out a light sprinkle early in the morning down to our Southern counties but most of the Big Country will remain dry throughout the day. With the sunshine peaking through we should warm things up to near 50 degrees. Into the overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees with Partly Cloudy skies.
Tomorrow should be the best day we have seen all week; with drier air we should see the most sunshine with temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low that has been churning over Mexico will begin to push through with its track over the Big Country. The rain will return with this passage with temperatures again around 50 and lows in the mid 30's.
The weekend will bring in our next cold front so highs will drop from the mid 50's Saturday to mid 40's Sunday. By the beginning of the week we should be able to punch those highs again to around 50 degrees.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had mostly cloudy skies across much of the Big Country today. There was some light rain mainly along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Some sleet pellets and snowflakes mixed in with the rain during the morning and evening hours. Highs for the day only manged to reach the upper 30s to mid 40s.
An upper level low continues to sit in northern Mexico south of Arizona and New Mexico. With moisture continuing to stream in across the eastern and southern portions of the state in the mid and upper levels, showers can't be ruled in the region through at least Friday. That is when the upper level low is expected to move across the Texas panhandle. It is not out of the question to see some sleet and snow mix in with the rain during the evening and early morning hours. No accumulation is expected with the sleet and snow. Since the rain will likely be in the form of showers or sprinkles, totals should be light. Highs Wednesday through Friday look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Saturday should be the best of the next seven with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Saturday night into early Sunday. This means below average temperatuers look to return for the second half of the weekend and early next week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had mostly cloudy skies across much of the Big Country today. There was some light rain mainly along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Some sleet pellets and snowflakes mixed in with the rain during the morning and evening hours. Highs for the day only manged to reach the upper 30s to mid 40s.
An upper level low continues to sit in northern Mexico south of Arizona and New Mexico. With moisture continuing to stream in across the eastern and southern portions of the state in the mid and upper levels, showers can't be ruled in the region through at least Friday. That is when the upper level low is expected to move across the Texas panhandle. It is not out of the question to see some sleet and snow mix in with the rain during the evening and early morning hours. No accumulation is expected with the sleet and snow. Since the rain will likely be in the form of showers or sprinkles, totals should be light. Highs Wednesday through Friday look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Saturday should be the best of the next seven with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Saturday night into early Sunday. This means below average temperatuers look to return for the second half of the weekend and early next week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Update
Good morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
With a few breaks in the clouds we saw the temperatures dip into the lower 40's yesterday. We also had a report of a light wintry mix around 8:30 pm last night in Abilene. This morning, some activity is showing up on our Triple Doppler into our Southern and Western counties, this activity will be a very light wintry mix before temperatures warm up to above freezing. We will continue to see a bit of drizzle and showers throughout the day with temperatures making it into the mid 40's.
Overnight temperatures will drop to around freezing, again making the precipitation a possible light wintry mix. However with this system it should stay very light and we shouldn’t see much in accumulation. Tomorrow we are continuing with highs in the mid 40's with cloud cover and light rain. By the evening we should be able to decrease the clouds to partly cloudy overnight with lows in the 30's.
Thursday should be the driest day we have seen with the sun peaking through and temperatures getting into the lower 50's. We are watching the cut off low in Mexico, depending on its exact track will depend on how much precipitation we are looking at for Friday temperatures however should still stay around 50 degrees.
For the weekend- partly cloudy skies and mid 50's with overnight lows around freezing.
Have a great day!
With a few breaks in the clouds we saw the temperatures dip into the lower 40's yesterday. We also had a report of a light wintry mix around 8:30 pm last night in Abilene. This morning, some activity is showing up on our Triple Doppler into our Southern and Western counties, this activity will be a very light wintry mix before temperatures warm up to above freezing. We will continue to see a bit of drizzle and showers throughout the day with temperatures making it into the mid 40's.
Overnight temperatures will drop to around freezing, again making the precipitation a possible light wintry mix. However with this system it should stay very light and we shouldn’t see much in accumulation. Tomorrow we are continuing with highs in the mid 40's with cloud cover and light rain. By the evening we should be able to decrease the clouds to partly cloudy overnight with lows in the 30's.
Thursday should be the driest day we have seen with the sun peaking through and temperatures getting into the lower 50's. We are watching the cut off low in Mexico, depending on its exact track will depend on how much precipitation we are looking at for Friday temperatures however should still stay around 50 degrees.
For the weekend- partly cloudy skies and mid 50's with overnight lows around freezing.
Have a great day!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
After a pleasant day with seasonal temperatures on Sunday, the work week began with cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Highs only made it into the upper 30s to low 40s. There was a light mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across part of the southern viewing area this evening.
We can expect the possibility of a light wintry mix through the rest of tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow. After that, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing, any precipitation we see will likely be in the form of rain. Highs on Tuesday should reach the mid to upper 40s.
Lows Tuesday night look to be in the low 30s so any precipitation that we see could once again be a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Wednesday looks similar to Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s. There is a chance for showers as well. The reason for our chances for preciptation the next couple of days is an upper level low that is sitting in northern Mexico near the New Mexico and Arizona border. It is expected to stall in that region through Wednesday before lifting to the northeast across the Texas panhandle Thursday and Friday. We could see some showers for the last two days of the work week, but that chance looks to be less than slight right now. Highs should be in the low 50s.
At this time, the weekend looks plesant with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s. A cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night giving us colder temperatures for next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
After a pleasant day with seasonal temperatures on Sunday, the work week began with cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Highs only made it into the upper 30s to low 40s. There was a light mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across part of the southern viewing area this evening.
We can expect the possibility of a light wintry mix through the rest of tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow. After that, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing, any precipitation we see will likely be in the form of rain. Highs on Tuesday should reach the mid to upper 40s.
Lows Tuesday night look to be in the low 30s so any precipitation that we see could once again be a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Wednesday looks similar to Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s. There is a chance for showers as well. The reason for our chances for preciptation the next couple of days is an upper level low that is sitting in northern Mexico near the New Mexico and Arizona border. It is expected to stall in that region through Wednesday before lifting to the northeast across the Texas panhandle Thursday and Friday. We could see some showers for the last two days of the work week, but that chance looks to be less than slight right now. Highs should be in the low 50s.
At this time, the weekend looks plesant with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s. A cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night giving us colder temperatures for next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
It was a sunny and warm day yesterday. A welcomed change after the wet conditions we had here in Abilene and the wintry ones in our Northwestern counties. Temperatures today won't rebound because a cold front passed through last night. We should make it up into the upper 30's and lower 40's with the clouds taking over the sunshine.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the cloudiness with temperatures a few degrees warmer in the mid 40's. Overnight lows will hit around 30 degrees. Tomorrow night into Wednesday will be the best chance to see a shower however this is all dependent on the exact track of an upper level low and also how much moisture we will have available. Right now the best chance of precipitation will be towards the South. Also depending on temperatures we could see a bit of frozen precipitation.
Things should clear up Thursday with sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low again will be impacting our weather and bringing back the chance for a shower once again dependent on the exact track of the low. By the weekend we should see partly cloudy skies with mid 50's for highs and overnight lows in the upper 30's.
Have a great work week!
Tomorrow we will continue to see the cloudiness with temperatures a few degrees warmer in the mid 40's. Overnight lows will hit around 30 degrees. Tomorrow night into Wednesday will be the best chance to see a shower however this is all dependent on the exact track of an upper level low and also how much moisture we will have available. Right now the best chance of precipitation will be towards the South. Also depending on temperatures we could see a bit of frozen precipitation.
Things should clear up Thursday with sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low again will be impacting our weather and bringing back the chance for a shower once again dependent on the exact track of the low. By the weekend we should see partly cloudy skies with mid 50's for highs and overnight lows in the upper 30's.
Have a great work week!
Friday, January 19, 2007
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had colder temperatures in the Big Country today. North and west of Abilene it has mainly been at or below freezing. From Abilene to the east and south, temperatures have held steady in the mid to upper 30s. Precipitation has been mainly rain across the area except where temperatures have been at or below freezing. It is in those locations that freezing rain and some sleet has been falling.
Precipitation will continue off and on from the overnight hours tonight through Saturday evening. The northwestern half of the viewing area, including Snyder and Sweetwater will likely see freezing rain, sleet, and a little snow. The other half, including Abilene and Brownwood, will likely see rain with some freezing rain and sleet possibly mixing in at times. Highs across the area on Saturday will be in the low to mid 30s.
There is a Winter Storm Warning for Scurry and Mitchell county until noon tomorrow. Haskell, Fisher, Jones, and Nolan county are under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 p.m Saturday evening. Knox county is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. It is in these areas where significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected and travel could become hazardous. Throckmorton, Stephens, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Eastland, and Coke counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. It is in these areas that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Coleman and Runnels counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. This means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Brown and Comanche counties are not under a warning or advisory at this time. If you are going to be travelling tonight or tomorrow, please be careful. Roads are going to be at the least very wet and in the warning area icy. Take your time getting to your destination.
All of the precipitation from this round of wintry precipitation should come to an end during the evening on Saturday. This means some clearing will likely take place on Sunday. Highs look to reach the low to mid 40s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the region Sunday night. This looks to cool temperatures back down to freezing for Monday. A trough will set up to our west. This means, if we have enough moisture, we should see some snow Monday and Monday night.
Any snow we have in the area looks to taper off early Tuesday. Mostly cloudy skies will remain as well as the cold temperatures. Highs should be in the mid to upper 30s.
A pattern shift may take place beginning on Wednesday bringing drier conditions and warmer temperatures to the Big Country. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 40s to low 50s are expected at this time.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
We had colder temperatures in the Big Country today. North and west of Abilene it has mainly been at or below freezing. From Abilene to the east and south, temperatures have held steady in the mid to upper 30s. Precipitation has been mainly rain across the area except where temperatures have been at or below freezing. It is in those locations that freezing rain and some sleet has been falling.
Precipitation will continue off and on from the overnight hours tonight through Saturday evening. The northwestern half of the viewing area, including Snyder and Sweetwater will likely see freezing rain, sleet, and a little snow. The other half, including Abilene and Brownwood, will likely see rain with some freezing rain and sleet possibly mixing in at times. Highs across the area on Saturday will be in the low to mid 30s.
There is a Winter Storm Warning for Scurry and Mitchell county until noon tomorrow. Haskell, Fisher, Jones, and Nolan county are under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 p.m Saturday evening. Knox county is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. It is in these areas where significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected and travel could become hazardous. Throckmorton, Stephens, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Eastland, and Coke counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. It is in these areas that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Coleman and Runnels counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. This means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Brown and Comanche counties are not under a warning or advisory at this time. If you are going to be travelling tonight or tomorrow, please be careful. Roads are going to be at the least very wet and in the warning area icy. Take your time getting to your destination.
All of the precipitation from this round of wintry precipitation should come to an end during the evening on Saturday. This means some clearing will likely take place on Sunday. Highs look to reach the low to mid 40s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the region Sunday night. This looks to cool temperatures back down to freezing for Monday. A trough will set up to our west. This means, if we have enough moisture, we should see some snow Monday and Monday night.
Any snow we have in the area looks to taper off early Tuesday. Mostly cloudy skies will remain as well as the cold temperatures. Highs should be in the mid to upper 30s.
A pattern shift may take place beginning on Wednesday bringing drier conditions and warmer temperatures to the Big Country. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 40s to low 50s are expected at this time.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
Winter Weather Update
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Yesterday was a warm one across the Big Country with temperatures hitting into the mid to upper 40's. We saw some rain across the area with the precipitation staying as liquid with temperatures above freezing. A cold front pushed through the area last night helping to cool some temperatures some causing frozen precipitation in the morning hours across counties in the North and Western Big Country. Otherwise rain was reported with a bit of sleet mixing.
The bulk of the activity will be beginning into this evening and throughout tomorrow. Temperatures have been hovering around the freezing mark and will gradually begin to change precipitation type over to a mix of sleet this afternoon and evening with maybe some snowing mixing in overnight and tomorrow. Northern and Western counties will like see more snow out of the event with the Southern counties seeing mostly rain.
Updated watches and warning as of 12 noon: Winter Storm Warning for Stonewall, Knox, Haskell, Fisher, Scurry, Jones, Nolan and Mitchell. This means travel will be hazardous with accumulations of snow, sleet and ice. Winter Storm Advisory for Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, and Throckmorton this means that periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow will cause travel difficulties. A Winter Storm Watch in effect for Coke, Runnels and Coleman which means that there is the potential for significant sleet, snow and ice that may impact travel.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the activity but should see decreasing clouds my Saturday evening. Sunday we should be able to break out the sunshine with temperatures getting into the lower 40's. Monday another system will be pushing in along with cooler temperatures around freezing which brings back another chance for snow. By mid week we should be back in the 40's with the sun again peaking through.
Have a great weekend, drive safe and stay warm.
Yesterday was a warm one across the Big Country with temperatures hitting into the mid to upper 40's. We saw some rain across the area with the precipitation staying as liquid with temperatures above freezing. A cold front pushed through the area last night helping to cool some temperatures some causing frozen precipitation in the morning hours across counties in the North and Western Big Country. Otherwise rain was reported with a bit of sleet mixing.
The bulk of the activity will be beginning into this evening and throughout tomorrow. Temperatures have been hovering around the freezing mark and will gradually begin to change precipitation type over to a mix of sleet this afternoon and evening with maybe some snowing mixing in overnight and tomorrow. Northern and Western counties will like see more snow out of the event with the Southern counties seeing mostly rain.
Updated watches and warning as of 12 noon: Winter Storm Warning for Stonewall, Knox, Haskell, Fisher, Scurry, Jones, Nolan and Mitchell. This means travel will be hazardous with accumulations of snow, sleet and ice. Winter Storm Advisory for Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, and Throckmorton this means that periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow will cause travel difficulties. A Winter Storm Watch in effect for Coke, Runnels and Coleman which means that there is the potential for significant sleet, snow and ice that may impact travel.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the activity but should see decreasing clouds my Saturday evening. Sunday we should be able to break out the sunshine with temperatures getting into the lower 40's. Monday another system will be pushing in along with cooler temperatures around freezing which brings back another chance for snow. By mid week we should be back in the 40's with the sun again peaking through.
Have a great weekend, drive safe and stay warm.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wintry Precipitation Still Possible
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We finally saw an end to below freezing temperatures today with highs in the 40s. Rain developed and moved across much of the Big Country this afternoon and evening.
With moisture already in place and an upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way, it is temperatures that are the only question mark. Colder air is filtering into the region behind a cold front that moved through earlier. This front is not as strong as the last one, but we are expecting to see a return to below freezing temperatures. Rain tonight looks to change to freezing rain and sleet in the northern and western portions of the viewing area. Everyone else, including Abilene, will see rain with some freezing rain possibly mixing in.
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow looks to develop across much of the area late Friday afternoon and through Saturday. This is when we will see our best chance for precipitation because the upper level low will be closest to the region during that time. Temperatures will likely be at or below freezing in just about all of the area. Significant accumulations of ice and snow are expected across the northern and western portions of the viewing area and possible in the others. At this time, Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Winter Storm Warning Friday through Saturday evening with Knox county having the warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Fisher, and Nolan counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m Friday. Those same counties and every other county in the viewing area expect for Comanche are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Any precipitation should come to an end by early Sunday morning. Some clearing is possible, so highs could reach the upper 30s to around 40. Another cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night bringing freezing temperaturs back to the area for the first part of next week. We have a 30% chance of snow Monday and a slight chance on Tuesday.
We clear out and warm up Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We finally saw an end to below freezing temperatures today with highs in the 40s. Rain developed and moved across much of the Big Country this afternoon and evening.
With moisture already in place and an upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way, it is temperatures that are the only question mark. Colder air is filtering into the region behind a cold front that moved through earlier. This front is not as strong as the last one, but we are expecting to see a return to below freezing temperatures. Rain tonight looks to change to freezing rain and sleet in the northern and western portions of the viewing area. Everyone else, including Abilene, will see rain with some freezing rain possibly mixing in.
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow looks to develop across much of the area late Friday afternoon and through Saturday. This is when we will see our best chance for precipitation because the upper level low will be closest to the region during that time. Temperatures will likely be at or below freezing in just about all of the area. Significant accumulations of ice and snow are expected across the northern and western portions of the viewing area and possible in the others. At this time, Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Winter Storm Warning Friday through Saturday evening with Knox county having the warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Fisher, and Nolan counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m Friday. Those same counties and every other county in the viewing area expect for Comanche are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Any precipitation should come to an end by early Sunday morning. Some clearing is possible, so highs could reach the upper 30s to around 40. Another cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night bringing freezing temperaturs back to the area for the first part of next week. We have a 30% chance of snow Monday and a slight chance on Tuesday.
We clear out and warm up Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wintry Mix
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a warmer day yesterday- at least we made it into the 30’s! We hit 32 degrees, the first time we had hit that warm of a temperature since Friday evening. Yesterday morning many in the Big Country woke up to snow covered roads with some places seeing the snow showers still falling. Places recorded anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch of snow to up to 4-6 inches, with the bulk of the activity staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Right now the entire Big Country under a Winter Storm Watch as round three of the winter activity will be beginning tonight.
Today, we will finally get some warmer temperatures getting into the lower 40’s. However it won’t be lasting long as a cold front pushes back through this evening. We will see periods of freezing drizzle, freezing fog with the activity changing to a chance for rain by this afternoon. The main activity should begin into the overnight where we could rain, freezing rain and evening some sleet or snow mixing in. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees.
Tomorrow we will continue the activity with a chance for rain, sleet or possibility some snow mixed in. The best chance the snow activity towards the northern counties during this event. Temperatures will be in the lower 30’s with overnight lows in the upper 20’s. This activity should continue until Saturday with most activity changing to sleet and snow. Saturday’s temperatures will be much like Friday however Sunday we might be able to get some sunshine in the forecast and warm the temperatures into the upper 30’s.
Monday and Tuesday we bring the temperatures into the lower 40’s and again bring back the chance for a wintry mix.
Stay warm and drive careful!
It was a warmer day yesterday- at least we made it into the 30’s! We hit 32 degrees, the first time we had hit that warm of a temperature since Friday evening. Yesterday morning many in the Big Country woke up to snow covered roads with some places seeing the snow showers still falling. Places recorded anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch of snow to up to 4-6 inches, with the bulk of the activity staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Right now the entire Big Country under a Winter Storm Watch as round three of the winter activity will be beginning tonight.
Today, we will finally get some warmer temperatures getting into the lower 40’s. However it won’t be lasting long as a cold front pushes back through this evening. We will see periods of freezing drizzle, freezing fog with the activity changing to a chance for rain by this afternoon. The main activity should begin into the overnight where we could rain, freezing rain and evening some sleet or snow mixing in. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees.
Tomorrow we will continue the activity with a chance for rain, sleet or possibility some snow mixed in. The best chance the snow activity towards the northern counties during this event. Temperatures will be in the lower 30’s with overnight lows in the upper 20’s. This activity should continue until Saturday with most activity changing to sleet and snow. Saturday’s temperatures will be much like Friday however Sunday we might be able to get some sunshine in the forecast and warm the temperatures into the upper 30’s.
Monday and Tuesday we bring the temperatures into the lower 40’s and again bring back the chance for a wintry mix.
Stay warm and drive careful!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Round 3 Of The Wintry Precipitation On The Way
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had snow in the viewing area from late last night through the morning hours today. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches occurred across much of the viewing area south of Interstate 20. The northern portions of the area had an inch or less. Highs didn't make it above freezing for the 5th straight day. There will be some slick spots on the roads tonight and into the early morning hours so be careful if you are going to be travelling.
We should finally see above freezing temperatures tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy skies look to remain with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. A cold front is expected to arrive late in the day and into the evening. This will send temperatures back to freezing and below for the Big Country Friday and Saturday.
The entire viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Saturday. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations during this time period. It looks like most of the area will see snow and sleet. The southern portions of the viewing area will probably see more freezing rain and sleet with a little snow. Prepare now for this possible winter storm.
An upper level low that is currently in California will send some disturbances our way tomorrow and Friday before the low itself approaches the area this weekend. Accumulations and precipitation type will depend heavily on the exact track of the storm system.
The precipitation should come to an end early Sunday. For now, highs look to be in the upper 30s. Temperatures that day will depend on how much clearing and accumulations we have.
For the first part of next week, we can expect highs in the low to mid 40s and a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had snow in the viewing area from late last night through the morning hours today. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches occurred across much of the viewing area south of Interstate 20. The northern portions of the area had an inch or less. Highs didn't make it above freezing for the 5th straight day. There will be some slick spots on the roads tonight and into the early morning hours so be careful if you are going to be travelling.
We should finally see above freezing temperatures tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy skies look to remain with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. A cold front is expected to arrive late in the day and into the evening. This will send temperatures back to freezing and below for the Big Country Friday and Saturday.
The entire viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Saturday. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations during this time period. It looks like most of the area will see snow and sleet. The southern portions of the viewing area will probably see more freezing rain and sleet with a little snow. Prepare now for this possible winter storm.
An upper level low that is currently in California will send some disturbances our way tomorrow and Friday before the low itself approaches the area this weekend. Accumulations and precipitation type will depend heavily on the exact track of the storm system.
The precipitation should come to an end early Sunday. For now, highs look to be in the upper 30s. Temperatures that day will depend on how much clearing and accumulations we have.
For the first part of next week, we can expect highs in the low to mid 40s and a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Winter Is Here
The cold weather is sticking around for a while. Yesterday we began to see snow showers across the Big Country, mainly staying into the southern counties however activity began to be seen across the area throughout the evening hours. Accumulations south of our area were greater with the Big Country seeing less than in inch in accumulation. These snow showers will be pushing out of the area, with most of the activity ending by lunchtime; however it could linger in Southern counties until this afternoon. We will still see the cloudy skies with temperatures only making it lower 30’s. Overnight we will drop in the upper 20’s.
We should be able to see the precipitation hold off for a few hours with our next chance being sometime into tomorrow evening. Temperatures tomorrow should be the warmest we have seen in a few days getting into the upper 30’s. Depending on if we get some precipitation and exactly what time will depend on what it will be-rain, sleet or snow. Overnight again tomorrow we will see upper 20’s.
This weekend we have plenty of chances for some activity along with cold temperatures. A cold front will push through Thursday night once again dropping the temperatures back. Friday highs should be just around 30 with temperatures gradually warming up through the weekend. Highs Saturday in the mid 30’s with Sunday getting into the lower 40’s, lows should be in the upper 20’s.
Monday and Tuesday we should be able to take the precipitation chances off the forecast with highs in the lower 40’s.
We should be able to see the precipitation hold off for a few hours with our next chance being sometime into tomorrow evening. Temperatures tomorrow should be the warmest we have seen in a few days getting into the upper 30’s. Depending on if we get some precipitation and exactly what time will depend on what it will be-rain, sleet or snow. Overnight again tomorrow we will see upper 20’s.
This weekend we have plenty of chances for some activity along with cold temperatures. A cold front will push through Thursday night once again dropping the temperatures back. Friday highs should be just around 30 with temperatures gradually warming up through the weekend. Highs Saturday in the mid 30’s with Sunday getting into the lower 40’s, lows should be in the upper 20’s.
Monday and Tuesday we should be able to take the precipitation chances off the forecast with highs in the lower 40’s.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Snow Tonight, More Possibly This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cloudy skies returned to the area today with temperatures remaining below freezing. Snow has been falling in the Concho Valley and southward all day. The southern portions of the viewing area saw some snow late this afternoon.
Snow should continue to spread northward tonight and continue thorugh the early afternoon hours on Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Comanche and Eastland counties until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Brown, Coke, Coleman, and Runnels counties are under the same advisory until noon Wednesday. Mitchell county is under the Winter Weather Advisory until 6 a.m. It is in those areas that 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible. The rest of the viewing area could see anywhere from a dusting to 1 inch. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 20s. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 20s to 32.
Thursday looks to be dry with temperatures finally climbing above freezing for the first time since Friday night. Highs that day are expected to be in the upper 30s to low 40s. A cold front arrives that night cooling us back down for Friday and the weekend.
Another round of frozen precipitation is possible from late Thursday night through Sunday morning. The chance of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is 30% to 50% right now and that could increase. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 30s. With the precipitation coming to an end early Sunday, some clearing should take place and highs have the potential to reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Monday and next Tuesday look dry with temperatures in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Cloudy skies returned to the area today with temperatures remaining below freezing. Snow has been falling in the Concho Valley and southward all day. The southern portions of the viewing area saw some snow late this afternoon.
Snow should continue to spread northward tonight and continue thorugh the early afternoon hours on Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Comanche and Eastland counties until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Brown, Coke, Coleman, and Runnels counties are under the same advisory until noon Wednesday. Mitchell county is under the Winter Weather Advisory until 6 a.m. It is in those areas that 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible. The rest of the viewing area could see anywhere from a dusting to 1 inch. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 20s. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 20s to 32.
Thursday looks to be dry with temperatures finally climbing above freezing for the first time since Friday night. Highs that day are expected to be in the upper 30s to low 40s. A cold front arrives that night cooling us back down for Friday and the weekend.
Another round of frozen precipitation is possible from late Thursday night through Sunday morning. The chance of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is 30% to 50% right now and that could increase. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 30s. With the precipitation coming to an end early Sunday, some clearing should take place and highs have the potential to reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Monday and next Tuesday look dry with temperatures in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, January 15, 2007
When Will The Cold End?
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
After a wet and very cold weekend we have been able to at least shed one of the two for next 24 hrs. The cold temperatures will stick around for the next few days however no precipitation is in the forecast for tonight. Tonight overnight lows will drop into the upper teens again with Mostly Cloud skies. The winds will be blowing out of the North from 10-15 mph making winds chills possible in the single digits. If you must venture outside bundle up and be careful on the roads because any melting will refreeze overnight.
Tomorrow temperatures will warm up to just around freezing with the cloud cover continuing. Tomorrow night is when we will be watching things as there is the possibility for a snow shower. The activity should stay south of I 20 with the best chance to the west and south of the Big Country in the Big Bend region from Fort Stock to Ozona. This chance will continue into Wednesday morning. However we are not ruling out the possibility to see some activity in our region. Temperatures will again be in the lower 30’s however overnight temperatures should be able to get up into the upper 20’s into Thursday.
Thursday we should bring back a little more sunshine along with warming up the temperatures. With partly cloudy skies we could even make it back into the upper 40’s. Overnight lows will be again in the upper 20’s.
This weekend is brining the next chance of precipitation the good thing is we should be able to have temperatures warm enough to see rain. Temperatures through the weekend should be highs around 50 degrees with lows just around freezing. We will be watching this next system again carefully.
Have a great week, bundle up and be safe!
After a wet and very cold weekend we have been able to at least shed one of the two for next 24 hrs. The cold temperatures will stick around for the next few days however no precipitation is in the forecast for tonight. Tonight overnight lows will drop into the upper teens again with Mostly Cloud skies. The winds will be blowing out of the North from 10-15 mph making winds chills possible in the single digits. If you must venture outside bundle up and be careful on the roads because any melting will refreeze overnight.
Tomorrow temperatures will warm up to just around freezing with the cloud cover continuing. Tomorrow night is when we will be watching things as there is the possibility for a snow shower. The activity should stay south of I 20 with the best chance to the west and south of the Big Country in the Big Bend region from Fort Stock to Ozona. This chance will continue into Wednesday morning. However we are not ruling out the possibility to see some activity in our region. Temperatures will again be in the lower 30’s however overnight temperatures should be able to get up into the upper 20’s into Thursday.
Thursday we should bring back a little more sunshine along with warming up the temperatures. With partly cloudy skies we could even make it back into the upper 40’s. Overnight lows will be again in the upper 20’s.
This weekend is brining the next chance of precipitation the good thing is we should be able to have temperatures warm enough to see rain. Temperatures through the weekend should be highs around 50 degrees with lows just around freezing. We will be watching this next system again carefully.
Have a great week, bundle up and be safe!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Frozen Precipitation Will Be Coming To An End
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Temperatures remained at or below freezing across the Big Country today. An upper level disturbance caused freezing rain, sleet, and snow to develop this afternoon. It is slowly moving through the viewing area. The main band of precipitation will end from west to east and likely won't clear out of the entire region until well after midnight. All of this activity has caused roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and hazardous. If you have to travel, please take your time and be very careful. Lows tonight will be in the upper teens to low 20s with breezy north winds putting wind chills in the single digits and teens.
Any freezing drizzle or light snow flurries should end tomorrow morning. Mostly cloudy skies will remain with breezy north winds. Highs look to be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
We should get temperatures back above freezing Tuesday afternoon with highs in the mid 30s under mostly cloudy skies.
A warming trend is expected to continue Wednesday through next Sunday as highs go from the upper 30s to around 50. Mostly cloudy skies look to be with us for most of that time period with a 20% chance of precipitation Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our overall pattern over the next 7 to 10 days has us not only holding on to below average temperatures, but also several chances of preciptation. It looks like we will keep upper level lows developing to our west. This means disturbance should roll through the area from time to time over the next week and a half. If we have enough moisture in place, then we will see preciptation.
Have a magnificent and safe Monday!
Temperatures remained at or below freezing across the Big Country today. An upper level disturbance caused freezing rain, sleet, and snow to develop this afternoon. It is slowly moving through the viewing area. The main band of precipitation will end from west to east and likely won't clear out of the entire region until well after midnight. All of this activity has caused roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and hazardous. If you have to travel, please take your time and be very careful. Lows tonight will be in the upper teens to low 20s with breezy north winds putting wind chills in the single digits and teens.
Any freezing drizzle or light snow flurries should end tomorrow morning. Mostly cloudy skies will remain with breezy north winds. Highs look to be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
We should get temperatures back above freezing Tuesday afternoon with highs in the mid 30s under mostly cloudy skies.
A warming trend is expected to continue Wednesday through next Sunday as highs go from the upper 30s to around 50. Mostly cloudy skies look to be with us for most of that time period with a 20% chance of precipitation Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our overall pattern over the next 7 to 10 days has us not only holding on to below average temperatures, but also several chances of preciptation. It looks like we will keep upper level lows developing to our west. This means disturbance should roll through the area from time to time over the next week and a half. If we have enough moisture in place, then we will see preciptation.
Have a magnificent and safe Monday!
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Icy Conditions Continue
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The arctic air held strong over the Big Country today with temperatures remaining in the 20s to 32 all day. We have had freezing fog, light freezing drizzle, light freezing rain, and light snow flurries off and on through the day. This has led to a little more ice accumulation across the area. The entire viewing area is under an Ice Storm Warning. Scurry and Mitchell counties are under the warning until noon on Sunday. Everyone else is under the warning until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
It looks like our best chance for precipitation will be after midnight tonight into the early afternoon hours on Sunday. We should see a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. There is potential for significant icing tomorrow. Highs will be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The precipiation should come to an end early Monday as some snow. Highs should stay at or below freezing through the day. There will be very little if any melting. Anything that does melt will refreeze during the night.
Total ice accumulations in the southern communities could reach one quarter to one half inch. The central portions of the viewing area could see one half to three quarters of an inch. The northern communites may see three quarters of an inch to one and one quarter inch or more.
It looks like we will get above freezing Tuesday afternoon with highs in the mid 30s under partly cloudy skies. Temperatures should continue to warm up through the rest of the work week and into next weekend. There is a slight chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
We'll continue to keep you updated on the winter weather situation. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information and forecasts.
Have a spectacular and safe Sunday!
The arctic air held strong over the Big Country today with temperatures remaining in the 20s to 32 all day. We have had freezing fog, light freezing drizzle, light freezing rain, and light snow flurries off and on through the day. This has led to a little more ice accumulation across the area. The entire viewing area is under an Ice Storm Warning. Scurry and Mitchell counties are under the warning until noon on Sunday. Everyone else is under the warning until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
It looks like our best chance for precipitation will be after midnight tonight into the early afternoon hours on Sunday. We should see a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. There is potential for significant icing tomorrow. Highs will be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The precipiation should come to an end early Monday as some snow. Highs should stay at or below freezing through the day. There will be very little if any melting. Anything that does melt will refreeze during the night.
Total ice accumulations in the southern communities could reach one quarter to one half inch. The central portions of the viewing area could see one half to three quarters of an inch. The northern communites may see three quarters of an inch to one and one quarter inch or more.
It looks like we will get above freezing Tuesday afternoon with highs in the mid 30s under partly cloudy skies. Temperatures should continue to warm up through the rest of the work week and into next weekend. There is a slight chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
We'll continue to keep you updated on the winter weather situation. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information and forecasts.
Have a spectacular and safe Sunday!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Cold and Icy Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The cold front that we have been expecting to bring arctic air to the area arrived in the northern communities this morning and made it through the southern portions this evening. Most of the area saw temperatures drop to and below freezing by a little after sunset. Only the southern portions of the viewing area have yet to hit 32 degrees. Rain has fallen over much of the area through the day as well. The northern two-thirds of the area saw that rain change to freezing rain late this afternoon and evening. Abilene Regional Airport saw about four tenths of an inch of rain. Since then it has mainly been drizzle and fog.
Every county in the viewing area except for Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell is under an Ice Storm Warning tonight through 6 p.m. Sunday. An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel difficult or impossible. Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Freezing Rain Advisory tonight through 6 p.m. Saturday. Those same counties are under a Winter Storm Watch Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
For the rest of tonight, we can expect temperatures to be in the low 20s to low 30s. Freezing drizzle and fog is likely with more freezing rain developing after midnight and into tomorrow morning.
We should see periods of freezing rain, fog and drizzle throughout the day Saturday due to upper level disturbances rolling through the area from time to time. Highs should range from the mid 20s to low 30s.
Our best shot at freezing rain and significant ice accumulation looks to be Saturday night into Sunday. This is when we expect the main upper trough to move through the area. Highs should remain in the mid 20s to low 30s.
Overall, I think we will see ice accumulations of one quarter inch or less in the southern communities. The central portions of the viewing area should see one quarter to one half inch. In the northern communities, we look to have one half to one inch. If you have to travel, please be very careful and cautious. Bridges and overpasses will likely be the first to ice over.
Precipitation should come to an end from west to east Sunday evening. A secondary shot of arctic air will probably keep us from warming above freezing on Monday. We are expecting to see above freezing temperatures by Tuesday afternoon. A gradual warming trend is expected Wednesday through next Friday, but temperatures should remain below average for this time of year.
We will continue to keep you updated on the winter weather situation throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for the latest forecast and updates.
Have a super Saturday!
The cold front that we have been expecting to bring arctic air to the area arrived in the northern communities this morning and made it through the southern portions this evening. Most of the area saw temperatures drop to and below freezing by a little after sunset. Only the southern portions of the viewing area have yet to hit 32 degrees. Rain has fallen over much of the area through the day as well. The northern two-thirds of the area saw that rain change to freezing rain late this afternoon and evening. Abilene Regional Airport saw about four tenths of an inch of rain. Since then it has mainly been drizzle and fog.
Every county in the viewing area except for Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell is under an Ice Storm Warning tonight through 6 p.m. Sunday. An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel difficult or impossible. Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Freezing Rain Advisory tonight through 6 p.m. Saturday. Those same counties are under a Winter Storm Watch Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
For the rest of tonight, we can expect temperatures to be in the low 20s to low 30s. Freezing drizzle and fog is likely with more freezing rain developing after midnight and into tomorrow morning.
We should see periods of freezing rain, fog and drizzle throughout the day Saturday due to upper level disturbances rolling through the area from time to time. Highs should range from the mid 20s to low 30s.
Our best shot at freezing rain and significant ice accumulation looks to be Saturday night into Sunday. This is when we expect the main upper trough to move through the area. Highs should remain in the mid 20s to low 30s.
Overall, I think we will see ice accumulations of one quarter inch or less in the southern communities. The central portions of the viewing area should see one quarter to one half inch. In the northern communities, we look to have one half to one inch. If you have to travel, please be very careful and cautious. Bridges and overpasses will likely be the first to ice over.
Precipitation should come to an end from west to east Sunday evening. A secondary shot of arctic air will probably keep us from warming above freezing on Monday. We are expecting to see above freezing temperatures by Tuesday afternoon. A gradual warming trend is expected Wednesday through next Friday, but temperatures should remain below average for this time of year.
We will continue to keep you updated on the winter weather situation throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for the latest forecast and updates.
Have a super Saturday!
Wet, Icy Weekend
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
It was a warm start to the morning with temperatures around 60 degrees even in the early morning hours. However Winter Storm Watches are in place across the area with big changes coming for the start of the weekend. Today will be the last day of above seasonal temperatures as a cold front is pushing through Texas right now bringing a blast of artic air. At 5am it was just south of Amarillo and should arrive in the Big Country sometime between 3 and 5 pm. Throughout the day we will see showers and isolated Thunderstorms associated with this front. The front will be stalling out in the Big Country and depending on exactly where will depend on overnight temperatures and what precipitation type we are going to be getting. In the Northern Big Country freezing rain will be likely however the southern counties are less likely to see freezing rain until Saturday. Overnight temperatures will be ranging from low 30’s to upper 30’s.
Temperatures on Saturday should remain chilly across the Big Country with the Southern counties staying a bit warmer with a range from lower 30’s to lower 40’s for highs. By Saturday the front should be completely through the area as an upper level low should help give it a push. Overnight lows should dip into the 20’s with a few places staying in the lower 30’s. Sunday, rain/freezing rain will continue with temperatures in the mid 30’s for highs and overnight lows in the lower 20’s. Through the weekend we could see an accumulation of up to quarter inch of ice.
Monday a high pressure system will build, given an end to rain chances along with another shot of reinforcement cold. Temperatures will be chilly the beginning of the week with highs in the mid 30’s and lows dropping into the upper teens.
Have a great weekend, and drive careful.
It was a warm start to the morning with temperatures around 60 degrees even in the early morning hours. However Winter Storm Watches are in place across the area with big changes coming for the start of the weekend. Today will be the last day of above seasonal temperatures as a cold front is pushing through Texas right now bringing a blast of artic air. At 5am it was just south of Amarillo and should arrive in the Big Country sometime between 3 and 5 pm. Throughout the day we will see showers and isolated Thunderstorms associated with this front. The front will be stalling out in the Big Country and depending on exactly where will depend on overnight temperatures and what precipitation type we are going to be getting. In the Northern Big Country freezing rain will be likely however the southern counties are less likely to see freezing rain until Saturday. Overnight temperatures will be ranging from low 30’s to upper 30’s.
Temperatures on Saturday should remain chilly across the Big Country with the Southern counties staying a bit warmer with a range from lower 30’s to lower 40’s for highs. By Saturday the front should be completely through the area as an upper level low should help give it a push. Overnight lows should dip into the 20’s with a few places staying in the lower 30’s. Sunday, rain/freezing rain will continue with temperatures in the mid 30’s for highs and overnight lows in the lower 20’s. Through the weekend we could see an accumulation of up to quarter inch of ice.
Monday a high pressure system will build, given an end to rain chances along with another shot of reinforcement cold. Temperatures will be chilly the beginning of the week with highs in the mid 30’s and lows dropping into the upper teens.
Have a great weekend, and drive careful.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Icy Conditions Possible This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Clouds moved back into the region today. Despite the mostly cloudy skies, we still managed to have above average temperatures and breezy conditions. Highs ranged from the low 60s to around 70.
With more moisture in place and a cold front approaching from the north, showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow. Cloudy skies should continue with highs in the low to mid 60s.
This cold front should begin moving through the viewing area by tomorrow night. It looks to stall somewhere between our southern communities and Interstate 10. Arctic air will filter in behind it. The northern communities should see a change from rain to freezing rain and sleet tomorrow night. The central communities and those near Interstate 20 should see the change Saturday morning. The southern communities could see frozen precipitaiton if the front gets far enough south before stalling. This whole scenario is dependant upon where the front stalls on Saturday. Anyone south of the front will see well above freezing temperatures and the chance for rain. Communities north of the front will have cold temperatures near or below freezing and the chance for frozen precipitaiton.
Most of the viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch due to the potential for signifcant amounts of snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that would impact travel. All counties in the viewing area except for Brown, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, and Knox are under this watch beginning tomorrow night through Sunday afternoon. Knox county is under an Ice Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday. This type of warning means that severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible.
All of the precipitation should come to an end from west to east during the day on Sunday. Depending on where the front is, highs look to be in the mid to upper 30s.
A secondary surge of arctic air arrives on Monday keeping high temperatures close to freezing under partly cloudy skies. A warming trend will likely begin on Tuesday, but temperatures will still be cold and below average for this time of year.
We will continue to keep a close eye on the winter weather situation. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest forecasts and updates.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Clouds moved back into the region today. Despite the mostly cloudy skies, we still managed to have above average temperatures and breezy conditions. Highs ranged from the low 60s to around 70.
With more moisture in place and a cold front approaching from the north, showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow. Cloudy skies should continue with highs in the low to mid 60s.
This cold front should begin moving through the viewing area by tomorrow night. It looks to stall somewhere between our southern communities and Interstate 10. Arctic air will filter in behind it. The northern communities should see a change from rain to freezing rain and sleet tomorrow night. The central communities and those near Interstate 20 should see the change Saturday morning. The southern communities could see frozen precipitaiton if the front gets far enough south before stalling. This whole scenario is dependant upon where the front stalls on Saturday. Anyone south of the front will see well above freezing temperatures and the chance for rain. Communities north of the front will have cold temperatures near or below freezing and the chance for frozen precipitaiton.
Most of the viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch due to the potential for signifcant amounts of snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that would impact travel. All counties in the viewing area except for Brown, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, and Knox are under this watch beginning tomorrow night through Sunday afternoon. Knox county is under an Ice Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday. This type of warning means that severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible.
All of the precipitation should come to an end from west to east during the day on Sunday. Depending on where the front is, highs look to be in the mid to upper 30s.
A secondary surge of arctic air arrives on Monday keeping high temperatures close to freezing under partly cloudy skies. A warming trend will likely begin on Tuesday, but temperatures will still be cold and below average for this time of year.
We will continue to keep a close eye on the winter weather situation. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest forecasts and updates.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Cloudy and Windy
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
The winds were howling yesterday! The temperatures stayed warm and the sun was shining. The overnight was very mild, however the winds kept it feeling a bit brisk. Today the winds will continue to blow up to 25 mph but the clouds have begun to push in from the west and will continue to dominate through the weekend. Temperatures will stay very warm reaching near 70 degrees. Overnight lows will continue to stay more like highs for this time of year reaching lower 50’s. We also could see a chance showers beginning into the overnight.
Tomorrow will be the last warm day before a big chill will come into place. Temperatures will again be in the mid 60’s with scattered showers possible, otherwise cloudy skies. Into the overnight Friday we will finally begin to cool down the temperatures reaching into the upper 30’s. Saturday temperatures will be dramatically different compared to previous days, depending how much the front stalls we could see a range across the Big Country as the Cold air pushes in. The highest temperatures will reach will be around 50 degrees Saturday. That night temperatures will drop into the mid 20’s. Right now the precipitations are in the forecast. If there is enough moisture in place we will see the rain change to snow however when the front pushes through we will quickly dry out.
After the front temperatures will be drastically cooler with highs only in the mid 30’s and overnight lows in the upper teens with partly cloudy skies beginning Monday.
Have a great day!
The winds were howling yesterday! The temperatures stayed warm and the sun was shining. The overnight was very mild, however the winds kept it feeling a bit brisk. Today the winds will continue to blow up to 25 mph but the clouds have begun to push in from the west and will continue to dominate through the weekend. Temperatures will stay very warm reaching near 70 degrees. Overnight lows will continue to stay more like highs for this time of year reaching lower 50’s. We also could see a chance showers beginning into the overnight.
Tomorrow will be the last warm day before a big chill will come into place. Temperatures will again be in the mid 60’s with scattered showers possible, otherwise cloudy skies. Into the overnight Friday we will finally begin to cool down the temperatures reaching into the upper 30’s. Saturday temperatures will be dramatically different compared to previous days, depending how much the front stalls we could see a range across the Big Country as the Cold air pushes in. The highest temperatures will reach will be around 50 degrees Saturday. That night temperatures will drop into the mid 20’s. Right now the precipitations are in the forecast. If there is enough moisture in place we will see the rain change to snow however when the front pushes through we will quickly dry out.
After the front temperatures will be drastically cooler with highs only in the mid 30’s and overnight lows in the upper teens with partly cloudy skies beginning Monday.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Warmer temperatures and windy conditions returned to the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 60s with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph.
The windy conditions and above average temperatures will continue tomorrow. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. Moisture is expected to continue its return to the area. We will likely see mostly cloudy skies for Thursday.
A cold front should be getting close to the area on Friday, but remaining to our north. With moisture in place, we have a 20% chance of rain Thursday night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. Mostly cloudy skies look to continue for the final day of the work week. Highs are expected to remain in the mid to upper 60s.
The cold front looks to stall in the Big Country on Saturday. Depending on where it stalls out will depend on what temperatures a location has during the day. Highs will probably be in the 40s north of the front with temperatures reaching the 60s south of it. The chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase to 40% with the front sitting in the area.
The air behind this front is arctic in nature, so cold temperatures will settle into the region from Sunday through at least the middle of next week. If the cold air is in place in time before the air becomes drier, there is a chance we could see rain change to a freezing rain, sleet, and snow mix Saturday night and into Sunday. Highs Sunday through next Wednesday look to be in the low to mid 30s with lows in the upper teens to upper 20s. We will likely not see any precipitation Monday thorugh Wednesday due to a lack of moisture. This is a situation that we are keeping a close eye on. Continue to stay tuned for the latest forecast updates.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Warmer temperatures and windy conditions returned to the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 60s with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph.
The windy conditions and above average temperatures will continue tomorrow. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. Moisture is expected to continue its return to the area. We will likely see mostly cloudy skies for Thursday.
A cold front should be getting close to the area on Friday, but remaining to our north. With moisture in place, we have a 20% chance of rain Thursday night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. Mostly cloudy skies look to continue for the final day of the work week. Highs are expected to remain in the mid to upper 60s.
The cold front looks to stall in the Big Country on Saturday. Depending on where it stalls out will depend on what temperatures a location has during the day. Highs will probably be in the 40s north of the front with temperatures reaching the 60s south of it. The chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase to 40% with the front sitting in the area.
The air behind this front is arctic in nature, so cold temperatures will settle into the region from Sunday through at least the middle of next week. If the cold air is in place in time before the air becomes drier, there is a chance we could see rain change to a freezing rain, sleet, and snow mix Saturday night and into Sunday. Highs Sunday through next Wednesday look to be in the low to mid 30s with lows in the upper teens to upper 20s. We will likely not see any precipitation Monday thorugh Wednesday due to a lack of moisture. This is a situation that we are keeping a close eye on. Continue to stay tuned for the latest forecast updates.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw some high clouds move into the area but the sun was able to still break through and keep temperatures in the 60’s. Monday night was again a chilly one with Abilene getting down to the mid 20’s. This morning temperatures staying warmer than the previous days, still a bit chilly in some areas ranging from mid 30’s to lower 40’s.
If you enjoy warm and sunny weather take advantage of today. We will see the sunshine with temperatures in the mid 60’s. Along with the warmth winds will be blowing from 15-25 mph out of the Southwest. By tonight we will begin to see clouds increase with moisture moving in from the gulf. The winds and dew points will help us keep our temperatures just around 50 degrees overnight. Tomorrow we will again see warm temperatures however the clouds will be taking over. Precipitation chances will begin overnight Thursday as a few disturbances will be pushing through our area.
Friday the above average temperatures will remain, with mid 60’s and upper 40’s. If you like winter, then the weekend is your start to a chilly week. Saturday an artic front will push through sometime in the morning hours. This will drastically cool us doing. Highs Saturday will get close to 50 but overnight lows will be in the mid 20’s. Sunday through Tuesday highs could only reach lower 30’s with overnights staying around 20. The rain chances are on the board throughout the weekend and a slight chance for Tuesday.
Have a great day!
We saw some high clouds move into the area but the sun was able to still break through and keep temperatures in the 60’s. Monday night was again a chilly one with Abilene getting down to the mid 20’s. This morning temperatures staying warmer than the previous days, still a bit chilly in some areas ranging from mid 30’s to lower 40’s.
If you enjoy warm and sunny weather take advantage of today. We will see the sunshine with temperatures in the mid 60’s. Along with the warmth winds will be blowing from 15-25 mph out of the Southwest. By tonight we will begin to see clouds increase with moisture moving in from the gulf. The winds and dew points will help us keep our temperatures just around 50 degrees overnight. Tomorrow we will again see warm temperatures however the clouds will be taking over. Precipitation chances will begin overnight Thursday as a few disturbances will be pushing through our area.
Friday the above average temperatures will remain, with mid 60’s and upper 40’s. If you like winter, then the weekend is your start to a chilly week. Saturday an artic front will push through sometime in the morning hours. This will drastically cool us doing. Highs Saturday will get close to 50 but overnight lows will be in the mid 20’s. Sunday through Tuesday highs could only reach lower 30’s with overnights staying around 20. The rain chances are on the board throughout the weekend and a slight chance for Tuesday.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had cooler temperatures today thanks to a weak cold front that moved through the area. Highs ranged from the low 50s to low 60s. Unfortunately, we didn't see any rain out of the front, just some high level cirrus clouds.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow. High pressure will be to our east so our winds will be from the south-southwest. Windy conditions are expected with sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph. Highs should be in the mid 60s.
Windy conditions will continue on Thursday with more moisture building into the region. Skies will likely be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 60s. There is a slight chance of rain Thursday night.
The chance for rain increases Friday to 30% due to a cold front being close to the area. It should be to our north near the Red River. Despite mostly cloudy skies, we can expect highs to be in the mid to upper 60s.
The cold front looks to stall in our area Saturday. If this happens, anyone north of the front will be cold because this front is bringing arctic air to the Big Country. Any areas that remain south of the front should see temperatures remain above average. With the front sitting on top of us for the first half of the weekend, the 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms will continue.
By Sunday morning, the cold front should have cleared the entire viewing area. It is then that we will begin to see the arctic air move into the region. Highs look to be in the low to mid 30s from Sunday through at least Tuesday. From Saturday night into Tuesday, there is a slight to 20% chance of frozen precipitation. It looks like some upper level disturbances will move through the Big Country. The main question continues to be whether or not there will be enough moisture in place for us to see any freezing rain, sleet, or snow. This is a situation that we are continuing to monitor. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this winter weather possibility.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had cooler temperatures today thanks to a weak cold front that moved through the area. Highs ranged from the low 50s to low 60s. Unfortunately, we didn't see any rain out of the front, just some high level cirrus clouds.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow. High pressure will be to our east so our winds will be from the south-southwest. Windy conditions are expected with sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph. Highs should be in the mid 60s.
Windy conditions will continue on Thursday with more moisture building into the region. Skies will likely be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 60s. There is a slight chance of rain Thursday night.
The chance for rain increases Friday to 30% due to a cold front being close to the area. It should be to our north near the Red River. Despite mostly cloudy skies, we can expect highs to be in the mid to upper 60s.
The cold front looks to stall in our area Saturday. If this happens, anyone north of the front will be cold because this front is bringing arctic air to the Big Country. Any areas that remain south of the front should see temperatures remain above average. With the front sitting on top of us for the first half of the weekend, the 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms will continue.
By Sunday morning, the cold front should have cleared the entire viewing area. It is then that we will begin to see the arctic air move into the region. Highs look to be in the low to mid 30s from Sunday through at least Tuesday. From Saturday night into Tuesday, there is a slight to 20% chance of frozen precipitation. It looks like some upper level disturbances will move through the Big Country. The main question continues to be whether or not there will be enough moisture in place for us to see any freezing rain, sleet, or snow. This is a situation that we are continuing to monitor. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this winter weather possibility.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
The week of change
Good Morning, From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
It was a beautiful day across the Big Country yesterday as high temperatures reached the mid 60’s. However it was a very chilly start for a few kids going back to school with lows in the mid 20’s. A weak front is passing through the Big Country; this will bring a small drop in temperatures, but bring a wind shift out of the North. This will help us keep temperatures a few degrees cooler than yesterday however still above average by 5 degrees. Overnight we will keep the temperatures cool, but continue to see above average readings reaching upper 30’s.
Tomorrow we will be back into the mid 60’s with plenty of sunshine and lows will in the mid to upper 40’s. This is because we are brining in some more moisture along with plenty of winds, with gusts during the day and night up to 25 mph out of the South/Southeast.
Thursday the clouds will be building and rain chances could begin that evening with a few disturbances rolling through. Temperatures will still stay warm that day, again in the mid 60’s with overnight lows just around 50 degrees.
The weekend is bringing BIG changes to the Big Country. An artic front should push through overnight Friday dropping temperatures, going from mid 60’s Friday to mid 40’s for highs Saturday. Along with that lows will be in the mid 30’s overnight Friday and drop to mid 20’s Saturday night. Sunday and Monday highs should only reach the mid 30’s. We are keeping precipitation chances on the board through the weekend and into Monday, however how much and what kind, will greatly depend on how cold we get and how much moisture will be readily available. This is still 5-7 days out and we will be keeping you updated with the latest.
Have a great day!
It was a beautiful day across the Big Country yesterday as high temperatures reached the mid 60’s. However it was a very chilly start for a few kids going back to school with lows in the mid 20’s. A weak front is passing through the Big Country; this will bring a small drop in temperatures, but bring a wind shift out of the North. This will help us keep temperatures a few degrees cooler than yesterday however still above average by 5 degrees. Overnight we will keep the temperatures cool, but continue to see above average readings reaching upper 30’s.
Tomorrow we will be back into the mid 60’s with plenty of sunshine and lows will in the mid to upper 40’s. This is because we are brining in some more moisture along with plenty of winds, with gusts during the day and night up to 25 mph out of the South/Southeast.
Thursday the clouds will be building and rain chances could begin that evening with a few disturbances rolling through. Temperatures will still stay warm that day, again in the mid 60’s with overnight lows just around 50 degrees.
The weekend is bringing BIG changes to the Big Country. An artic front should push through overnight Friday dropping temperatures, going from mid 60’s Friday to mid 40’s for highs Saturday. Along with that lows will be in the mid 30’s overnight Friday and drop to mid 20’s Saturday night. Sunday and Monday highs should only reach the mid 30’s. We are keeping precipitation chances on the board through the weekend and into Monday, however how much and what kind, will greatly depend on how cold we get and how much moisture will be readily available. This is still 5-7 days out and we will be keeping you updated with the latest.
Have a great day!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a cold start to the day across the Big Country this morning with lows mainly in the low to mid 20s. With plenty of sunshine, a dry airmass, and southwesterly winds, we had no problem warming up into the upper 50s to mid 60s for highs.
A weak cold front should move through the area late tonight and early tomorrow. This will cause cooler temperatures for us Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 50s. No rain is expected with this front.
We will likely return to above average temperatures Wednesday through Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s. Windy conditions should be in the area Wednesday and Thursday. Moisture will return Thursday and Friday. There is a slight chance of rain Thursday night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country early Saturday. This front will have arctic air behind it so cold temperatures are very likely this weekend and early next week. On Saturday, highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s and that will occur early in the day. It is possible that we may not get out of the low 30s for highs on Sunday and Monday. We have a 30% chance of rain on Saturday which could change to freezing rain, sleet, or maybe even snow Saturday night. There is a 20% chance of freezing rain, sleet, or snow Sunday and Monday due to some upper level disturbances moving through the area. It is still too early to tell exactly what we will see. The winter weather possibility is still 5 to 7 days away and a lot can happen between now and then. It is something that we are keeping a close eye on and will continue to keep you updated throughout the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was a cold start to the day across the Big Country this morning with lows mainly in the low to mid 20s. With plenty of sunshine, a dry airmass, and southwesterly winds, we had no problem warming up into the upper 50s to mid 60s for highs.
A weak cold front should move through the area late tonight and early tomorrow. This will cause cooler temperatures for us Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 50s. No rain is expected with this front.
We will likely return to above average temperatures Wednesday through Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s. Windy conditions should be in the area Wednesday and Thursday. Moisture will return Thursday and Friday. There is a slight chance of rain Thursday night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country early Saturday. This front will have arctic air behind it so cold temperatures are very likely this weekend and early next week. On Saturday, highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s and that will occur early in the day. It is possible that we may not get out of the low 30s for highs on Sunday and Monday. We have a 30% chance of rain on Saturday which could change to freezing rain, sleet, or maybe even snow Saturday night. There is a 20% chance of freezing rain, sleet, or snow Sunday and Monday due to some upper level disturbances moving through the area. It is still too early to tell exactly what we will see. The winter weather possibility is still 5 to 7 days away and a lot can happen between now and then. It is something that we are keeping a close eye on and will continue to keep you updated throughout the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Warm week, but Cold Weekend
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a chilly Saturday with temperatures not hitting 50, yesterday turned out to be sunny with temperatures reaching in the mid 50’s. Today the sunshine will be out in full swing along with some breezy conditions with winds gusting up to 25 mph. A week cold front will push through tonight not bringing much in temperature drop but more of a wind shift. Overnight lows will reach into the low 30’s
Tomorrow a carbon copy day will be in place and even until Wednesday the sun will be shining. However overnight lows into Thursday will stay warm, into the upper 40’s. We are brining back some moisture Thursday which will bring in the clouds with temperatures in the mid 60’s.
Rain chances are beginning by weekend with temperatures staying in the mid 60’s Friday and overnight lows in the lower 40’s. Saturday an artic front should be moving through bringing with it big changes. Temperatures will drastically cool with highs in the mid 40’s Saturday and overnight lows in the mid 20’s. Sunday we are looking at highs only in the lower 30’s. We are watching this system closely as rain chances are on the board, and with the temperatures we could see a wintry mix or snow possible.
Have a great start to the week.
After a chilly Saturday with temperatures not hitting 50, yesterday turned out to be sunny with temperatures reaching in the mid 50’s. Today the sunshine will be out in full swing along with some breezy conditions with winds gusting up to 25 mph. A week cold front will push through tonight not bringing much in temperature drop but more of a wind shift. Overnight lows will reach into the low 30’s
Tomorrow a carbon copy day will be in place and even until Wednesday the sun will be shining. However overnight lows into Thursday will stay warm, into the upper 40’s. We are brining back some moisture Thursday which will bring in the clouds with temperatures in the mid 60’s.
Rain chances are beginning by weekend with temperatures staying in the mid 60’s Friday and overnight lows in the lower 40’s. Saturday an artic front should be moving through bringing with it big changes. Temperatures will drastically cool with highs in the mid 40’s Saturday and overnight lows in the mid 20’s. Sunday we are looking at highs only in the lower 30’s. We are watching this system closely as rain chances are on the board, and with the temperatures we could see a wintry mix or snow possible.
Have a great start to the week.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Roller Coaster Ride Of Temperatures Expected
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
What a difference a day makes! After having high temperatures in the 70s yesterday, most of the Big Country didn't even make it out of the 40s today.
Skies remained cloudy throughout most of the day.
We should see another cold front move through the area early tomorrow. No rain is expected with it as skies will likely be mostly sunny. Highs on Sunday look to be in the mid 50s. Windy conditions are expected with winds from the north-northwest at 15 to 2o mph and even higher gusts.
A return to above average temperatures is likely on Monday. Skies should be mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s.
Another cold front will likely move through area on Tuesday. No rain is expected as skies should remain mostly sunny. Highs look to be in the mid 50s.
Mild temperatures will return Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the 60s for the second half of the work week. With moisture likely to begin returning to the area on Thursday, partly cloudy skies should be back in the area that day and Friday. There is a 20% chance of rain late Friday.
The reason for that chance of rain is due to the arrival of yet another cold front. This front is expected to bring arctic air to the area on Saturday. It looks like we will see highs in the upper 40s. That may occur early in the morning as temperatures could fall throughout the day. If temperatures fall to freezing and precipitation is around, things could get very interesting. This scenario is seven days away and a lot could change between now and then. It is something that we will be keeping a close eye on this week.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
What a difference a day makes! After having high temperatures in the 70s yesterday, most of the Big Country didn't even make it out of the 40s today.
Skies remained cloudy throughout most of the day.
We should see another cold front move through the area early tomorrow. No rain is expected with it as skies will likely be mostly sunny. Highs on Sunday look to be in the mid 50s. Windy conditions are expected with winds from the north-northwest at 15 to 2o mph and even higher gusts.
A return to above average temperatures is likely on Monday. Skies should be mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s.
Another cold front will likely move through area on Tuesday. No rain is expected as skies should remain mostly sunny. Highs look to be in the mid 50s.
Mild temperatures will return Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the 60s for the second half of the work week. With moisture likely to begin returning to the area on Thursday, partly cloudy skies should be back in the area that day and Friday. There is a 20% chance of rain late Friday.
The reason for that chance of rain is due to the arrival of yet another cold front. This front is expected to bring arctic air to the area on Saturday. It looks like we will see highs in the upper 40s. That may occur early in the morning as temperatures could fall throughout the day. If temperatures fall to freezing and precipitation is around, things could get very interesting. This scenario is seven days away and a lot could change between now and then. It is something that we will be keeping a close eye on this week.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, January 05, 2007
Much Colder Temperatures This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a beautiful day across the Big Country. Highs were in the low to mid 70s which is well above average for this time of year.
Changes in our weather are occurring as I write this. A cold front is moving through the viewing area this evening. This will cause much colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs should only make it into the mid to upper 40s. That is about 25 degrees cooler than what we experienced today. Skies should be mostly cloudy with a bit of a breeze on Saturday. There is a slight chance of an isolated shower or sprinkle tomorrow as well.
We will likely see a warming trend beginning Sunday and lasting through much of next week. Highs should range from the mid 50s to mid 60s. Chances for rain do not look good during that time period with only a slight chance on Friday.
Some of the computer models are showing arctic air moving back into the country late next week. There are some indications that this air may be very close to us by the second half of next weekend. This scenario is still about ten days away. We will be keeping an eye on this and letting you know about it throughout the coming days.
Have a super Saturday!
We had a beautiful day across the Big Country. Highs were in the low to mid 70s which is well above average for this time of year.
Changes in our weather are occurring as I write this. A cold front is moving through the viewing area this evening. This will cause much colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs should only make it into the mid to upper 40s. That is about 25 degrees cooler than what we experienced today. Skies should be mostly cloudy with a bit of a breeze on Saturday. There is a slight chance of an isolated shower or sprinkle tomorrow as well.
We will likely see a warming trend beginning Sunday and lasting through much of next week. Highs should range from the mid 50s to mid 60s. Chances for rain do not look good during that time period with only a slight chance on Friday.
Some of the computer models are showing arctic air moving back into the country late next week. There are some indications that this air may be very close to us by the second half of next weekend. This scenario is still about ten days away. We will be keeping an eye on this and letting you know about it throughout the coming days.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
The sunshine returned yesterday after a bit of fog early on. Temperatures rebounded into the 60’s making a high of 62. Overnight stayed mild as well, reaching lower 40’s. Today the sunshine along with stronger southwesterly winds will make our temperatures inch closer towards record highs. Temperatures will hit in the lower 70’s today with a bit of a breeze. Overnight we will make it down to the mid 30’s with clouds increasing as a front will be pushing through the Big Country sometime in the late evening towards early morning. Although we will see the clouds associated with this system the rain chances aren’t looking probable maybe a little drizzle.
Temperatures will be much cooler Saturday with upper 40’s during the day and into the overnight we will see lower 30’s. Sunday we will return to normal temperatures with mid 50’s and lows in the lower 30’s as the sunshine comes back.
The work week next week will be beautiful with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 60 degrees and with mid 30’s for lows.
Have a great weekend!
The sunshine returned yesterday after a bit of fog early on. Temperatures rebounded into the 60’s making a high of 62. Overnight stayed mild as well, reaching lower 40’s. Today the sunshine along with stronger southwesterly winds will make our temperatures inch closer towards record highs. Temperatures will hit in the lower 70’s today with a bit of a breeze. Overnight we will make it down to the mid 30’s with clouds increasing as a front will be pushing through the Big Country sometime in the late evening towards early morning. Although we will see the clouds associated with this system the rain chances aren’t looking probable maybe a little drizzle.
Temperatures will be much cooler Saturday with upper 40’s during the day and into the overnight we will see lower 30’s. Sunday we will return to normal temperatures with mid 50’s and lows in the lower 30’s as the sunshine comes back.
The work week next week will be beautiful with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 60 degrees and with mid 30’s for lows.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We said goodbye to the clouds and rain here in the Big Country this morning. There was plenty of sunshine this afternoon that helped us reach the low 60s for highs today.
The warming trend will continue tomorrow. With mostly sunny skies and breezy southwest winds, we should have no problem reaching the low 70s for highs.
A cold front late Friday night into early Saturday morning will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the first half of the weekend. It looks like we will only reach the mid 40s for highs on Saturday under mostly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of rain during the afternoon and evening hours.
We should experience a gradual warming trend beginning Sunday and lasting through much of the next work week. Highs look to range from the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend to the mid 60s by Wednesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We said goodbye to the clouds and rain here in the Big Country this morning. There was plenty of sunshine this afternoon that helped us reach the low 60s for highs today.
The warming trend will continue tomorrow. With mostly sunny skies and breezy southwest winds, we should have no problem reaching the low 70s for highs.
A cold front late Friday night into early Saturday morning will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the first half of the weekend. It looks like we will only reach the mid 40s for highs on Saturday under mostly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of rain during the afternoon and evening hours.
We should experience a gradual warming trend beginning Sunday and lasting through much of the next work week. Highs look to range from the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend to the mid 60s by Wednesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The rain was a welcomed start to our 2007 year. Getting .12 inches helped us almost get our rain deficit back to normal with .01 in the category still. Temperatures were chilly yesterday with all the cloud cover and rain we made it up to a high of 51. This morning you could see fog out there on your morning commute to work however it will break in the early morning hours. We will see the clouds decreasing and the sun will be back in full swing by the afternoon. Temperatures will be above average reaching in the lower 60’s. Overnight will be clear skies with temperatures dropping to lower 40’s.
Friday will be a gorgeous day and a great start to the weekend with the sunshine helping to hit temperatures near 70 degrees. A cold front will push through the Big Country that even making Saturday partly cloudy with temperatures only in the upper 40’s.
Sunday through Wednesday we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
The rain was a welcomed start to our 2007 year. Getting .12 inches helped us almost get our rain deficit back to normal with .01 in the category still. Temperatures were chilly yesterday with all the cloud cover and rain we made it up to a high of 51. This morning you could see fog out there on your morning commute to work however it will break in the early morning hours. We will see the clouds decreasing and the sun will be back in full swing by the afternoon. Temperatures will be above average reaching in the lower 60’s. Overnight will be clear skies with temperatures dropping to lower 40’s.
Friday will be a gorgeous day and a great start to the weekend with the sunshine helping to hit temperatures near 70 degrees. A cold front will push through the Big Country that even making Saturday partly cloudy with temperatures only in the upper 40’s.
Sunday through Wednesday we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had cool temperatures across the Big Country today thanks to cloudy skies as well as some rain. Showers and even a few thunderstorms have moved across the area off and on since this morning. The bulk of the activity has been south of the Interstate 20 corridor.
The upper level low that has sent disturbances our direction will continue to move east across northern Mexico and through south Texas tonight and tomorrow. Our chance for rain should end from west to east across the viewing area during the morning hours Thursday. Skies should clear enough tomorrow afternoon to allow some sunshine. This means high temperatures will be warmer tomorrow. We should reach the low 60s.
Friday looks to be our warmest day of the next seven as highs will likely be in the upper 60s to low 70s. The reasons for the well above average temperatures will be a mostly sunny sky and southwesterly winds.
The warm-up is short-lived as a cold front is expected to move through the area early Saturday. We will have chilly temperatures with highs in the mid 40s. There is a 20% chance for rain during the afternoon and evening hours.
We look to dry things out and gradually warm back up Sunday through Wednesday. Highs should range from the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend to the mid 60s by the middle of the next work week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had cool temperatures across the Big Country today thanks to cloudy skies as well as some rain. Showers and even a few thunderstorms have moved across the area off and on since this morning. The bulk of the activity has been south of the Interstate 20 corridor.
The upper level low that has sent disturbances our direction will continue to move east across northern Mexico and through south Texas tonight and tomorrow. Our chance for rain should end from west to east across the viewing area during the morning hours Thursday. Skies should clear enough tomorrow afternoon to allow some sunshine. This means high temperatures will be warmer tomorrow. We should reach the low 60s.
Friday looks to be our warmest day of the next seven as highs will likely be in the upper 60s to low 70s. The reasons for the well above average temperatures will be a mostly sunny sky and southwesterly winds.
The warm-up is short-lived as a cold front is expected to move through the area early Saturday. We will have chilly temperatures with highs in the mid 40s. There is a 20% chance for rain during the afternoon and evening hours.
We look to dry things out and gradually warm back up Sunday through Wednesday. Highs should range from the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend to the mid 60s by the middle of the next work week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Rain in the Big Country
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…..
Showers and a bit of a wintry mix starting to make its way into the Big Country moving at a northeasterly direction. These showers will be continuing into today and early morning hours tomorrow. Our temperatures are warmer than yesterday however still staying cool in the mid 30’s to lower 40’s this morning.
Today the scattered showers will continue with the temperatures reaching in the lower 50’s like the last few days. Overnight we will keep the temperatures around 40 degrees with an isolated Thunderstorm and scattered showers. By tomorrow early afternoon we should decrease the cloud cover and see the sun peaking through. Temperatures tomorrow will be increasing to around 60 degrees.
Friday spring returns early for a day and will be a beautiful start to the weekend with temperatures getting close to 70 degrees and plenty of sunshine. That night we will be pushing through a cold front this will help us to bring in some much cooler air. We are seeing a little moisture available keeping a slight chance for a shower. By Sunday the sun will return and beginning of the work week is looking like dry conditions with temperatures in the high 50’s and lows in the mid 30’s.
Have a great day!
Showers and a bit of a wintry mix starting to make its way into the Big Country moving at a northeasterly direction. These showers will be continuing into today and early morning hours tomorrow. Our temperatures are warmer than yesterday however still staying cool in the mid 30’s to lower 40’s this morning.
Today the scattered showers will continue with the temperatures reaching in the lower 50’s like the last few days. Overnight we will keep the temperatures around 40 degrees with an isolated Thunderstorm and scattered showers. By tomorrow early afternoon we should decrease the cloud cover and see the sun peaking through. Temperatures tomorrow will be increasing to around 60 degrees.
Friday spring returns early for a day and will be a beautiful start to the weekend with temperatures getting close to 70 degrees and plenty of sunshine. That night we will be pushing through a cold front this will help us to bring in some much cooler air. We are seeing a little moisture available keeping a slight chance for a shower. By Sunday the sun will return and beginning of the work week is looking like dry conditions with temperatures in the high 50’s and lows in the mid 30’s.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Tuesday Update
From Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
We have begun to see the effects of an upper level low and clouds have pushed into the area. Temperatures today have stayed mild into the lower 50’s with the clouds taking over the sunshine we have seen the last few days. Overnight the clouds will help us to keep the temperatures in the mid 30’s.
Tomorrow the rain chances will begin; with this system the best chance is towards our southern counties where moisture will be prevalent. And the best timing for rainfall will be into the overnight Wednesday night. Temperatures tomorrow will stay once again in the lower 50’s however overnight we will be able to keep temperatures just around 40.
Thursday we could see a lingering shower in the morning hours however we should begin to decrease the clouds throughout the day. By Thursday night we will see mostly clear skies with temperatures in the upper 30’s. Friday will be a beautiful day with the sunshine back in full swing and temperatures getting close to 70 degrees. Things will cool down for the weekend with a cold front pushing its way through the Big Country that night cooling temps back to the 50’s for the weekend. This front will also bring us rain chances Saturday.
Sunday through the beginning of next week we will see sunny skies with temperatures a few degrees above average- upper 50’s with lows in the mid 30’s.
Have a great evening!
We have begun to see the effects of an upper level low and clouds have pushed into the area. Temperatures today have stayed mild into the lower 50’s with the clouds taking over the sunshine we have seen the last few days. Overnight the clouds will help us to keep the temperatures in the mid 30’s.
Tomorrow the rain chances will begin; with this system the best chance is towards our southern counties where moisture will be prevalent. And the best timing for rainfall will be into the overnight Wednesday night. Temperatures tomorrow will stay once again in the lower 50’s however overnight we will be able to keep temperatures just around 40.
Thursday we could see a lingering shower in the morning hours however we should begin to decrease the clouds throughout the day. By Thursday night we will see mostly clear skies with temperatures in the upper 30’s. Friday will be a beautiful day with the sunshine back in full swing and temperatures getting close to 70 degrees. Things will cool down for the weekend with a cold front pushing its way through the Big Country that night cooling temps back to the 50’s for the weekend. This front will also bring us rain chances Saturday.
Sunday through the beginning of next week we will see sunny skies with temperatures a few degrees above average- upper 50’s with lows in the mid 30’s.
Have a great evening!
Monday, January 01, 2007
New Years Day Forecast
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly . . .
The 2007 year started with plenty of sunshine, however temperatures stayed chilly durning the day once again. Overnight again we will be cold reaching the upper 20’s with another starry night. Tomorrow we will start out Mostly Sunny but should begin to increase the clouds with our next Low pressure system approaching. Temperatures will again stay in the lower 50’s.
Wednesday we will see Mostly Cloudy skies with a chance for a shower. The best timing for the showers will be into the overnight into Thursday with the chance of showers continuing Thursday as well. Temperatures on Wednesday will be in the upper 40’s and Thursday in the upper 50’s.
Friday will be a warm day with temperatures getting close to 70 with a cold front rolling through that evening we will start the weekend in the lower 50’s with overnight lows in the lower 30’s.
Have a Happy New Year!!
The 2007 year started with plenty of sunshine, however temperatures stayed chilly durning the day once again. Overnight again we will be cold reaching the upper 20’s with another starry night. Tomorrow we will start out Mostly Sunny but should begin to increase the clouds with our next Low pressure system approaching. Temperatures will again stay in the lower 50’s.
Wednesday we will see Mostly Cloudy skies with a chance for a shower. The best timing for the showers will be into the overnight into Thursday with the chance of showers continuing Thursday as well. Temperatures on Wednesday will be in the upper 40’s and Thursday in the upper 50’s.
Friday will be a warm day with temperatures getting close to 70 with a cold front rolling through that evening we will start the weekend in the lower 50’s with overnight lows in the lower 30’s.
Have a Happy New Year!!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
New Years Forecast!
It was a beautiful New Years Eve with plenty of sunshine! The temperatures were a little cool not even hitting 50 here in Abilene and the windy were gusty. The good thing is come sunset tonight we will calm those winds down for at least the next few days. It will be a chilly overnight with temperatures in the upper 20’s. So grab the jacket when you go out for your New Years Eve party! The first day of the New Year will warm up to just around average with plenty of sunshine once again.
Tuesday will bring in a few clouds with mid 50’s and lows in the lower 30’s. Wednesday will bring in the next Low pressure system with a chance for a shower, mainly into the overnight. Temperatures will cool with highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the upper 30’s.
Friday will be a warm one with temperatures in the upper 60’s, however with our next front pushing through that evening we will cool down the first weekend of the new year with temperatures in the mid 50’s.
Tuesday will bring in a few clouds with mid 50’s and lows in the lower 30’s. Wednesday will bring in the next Low pressure system with a chance for a shower, mainly into the overnight. Temperatures will cool with highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the upper 30’s.
Friday will be a warm one with temperatures in the upper 60’s, however with our next front pushing through that evening we will cool down the first weekend of the new year with temperatures in the mid 50’s.
Friday, December 29, 2006
A Wet Start to the Weekend
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a soggy start to the Holiday Weekend, with Shower and Thunderstorms across the Big Country. There was even a reported tornado 2 miles East of Stephenville. Pea sized hail was reported in Rule and Anson as well. The showers will continue through out the evening and into the morning hours. We could see anywhere’s from a quarter of an inch of rain to an inch of rain possible. The system will slowly begin to move its way northeast and with that we will begin to see the decreasing clouds by Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow temperatures will stay around average with mid 50’s and overnight lows in the mid 30’s. However the winds will be back with gusts again near 40 mph.
New Years Eve the sunshine will come back in full swing with Mostly Sunny skies continuing until New Years Day. Temperature will be in the upper 50’s with lows in the lower 30’s.
Tuesday we will bring back the clouds and cool temperatures with highs only in the upper 40’s and rain chances back for Wednesday. Overnight lows will again stay in the mid 30’s.
Have a great Holiday Weekend!
It was a soggy start to the Holiday Weekend, with Shower and Thunderstorms across the Big Country. There was even a reported tornado 2 miles East of Stephenville. Pea sized hail was reported in Rule and Anson as well. The showers will continue through out the evening and into the morning hours. We could see anywhere’s from a quarter of an inch of rain to an inch of rain possible. The system will slowly begin to move its way northeast and with that we will begin to see the decreasing clouds by Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow temperatures will stay around average with mid 50’s and overnight lows in the mid 30’s. However the winds will be back with gusts again near 40 mph.
New Years Eve the sunshine will come back in full swing with Mostly Sunny skies continuing until New Years Day. Temperature will be in the upper 50’s with lows in the lower 30’s.
Tuesday we will bring back the clouds and cool temperatures with highs only in the upper 40’s and rain chances back for Wednesday. Overnight lows will again stay in the mid 30’s.
Have a great Holiday Weekend!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The winds were blowing today and the clouds moved into the area thanks to a Low pressure system off to the West. Gusts were in the 30’s with sustained winds in the upper 20’s. Through the clouds we saw a few rays of sun and temperatures stayed in the mid 60’s. Overnight the showers will begin to increase and temperatures will stay mild in the upper 40’s to lower 50’s. We could see an isolated thunderstorm and periods of heavy rain. Along with this system we will see a wind shift and some cooler air being pushed in.
Tomorrow the rain showers will continue through out the day with Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures will stay around average reaching the mid 50’s. The shower should begin to taper down into the morning hours Saturday and behind it we should see the clouds begin to clear. Saturday temperatures will again stay in the mid 50’s with lows in the lower 30’s.
The beautiful weather will return for New Years Eve and Day with sunny skies and again mid 50’s and lower 30’s. Tuesday we are brining back the rain chances along with some cloud cover and cooler temperatures. Mid 40’s will be the highs with overnights cooling down to just around 30.
Have a great evening!
The winds were blowing today and the clouds moved into the area thanks to a Low pressure system off to the West. Gusts were in the 30’s with sustained winds in the upper 20’s. Through the clouds we saw a few rays of sun and temperatures stayed in the mid 60’s. Overnight the showers will begin to increase and temperatures will stay mild in the upper 40’s to lower 50’s. We could see an isolated thunderstorm and periods of heavy rain. Along with this system we will see a wind shift and some cooler air being pushed in.
Tomorrow the rain showers will continue through out the day with Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures will stay around average reaching the mid 50’s. The shower should begin to taper down into the morning hours Saturday and behind it we should see the clouds begin to clear. Saturday temperatures will again stay in the mid 50’s with lows in the lower 30’s.
The beautiful weather will return for New Years Eve and Day with sunny skies and again mid 50’s and lower 30’s. Tuesday we are brining back the rain chances along with some cloud cover and cooler temperatures. Mid 40’s will be the highs with overnights cooling down to just around 30.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Wednesday Update
Temperatures were hitting into the 70’s today with plenty of sunshine and lots of wind. Gusts were up to 30 mph. Into the overnight we are going to stay mild with temperatures even above average staying in the upper 40’s. The breezy conditions will continue into the overnight and even until tomorrow however we will begin increasing the clouds overnight and see Mostly Cloudy by tomorrow. There will be a chance for a shower more towards the evening hours. With the cloud cover our temperatures will still stay warm tomorrow reaching mid 60’s.
Thursday night into Friday will be the best chance of precipitation with thunderstorms possible and temperatures staying in the lower 40’s. A cloud front will push through overnight allowing us to cool the temperatures for the weekend.
Friday temperatures will stay just around average in the mid 50’s with a chance for showers mainly in our eastern counties. Friday night will be a chilly night much like the beginning of the week in the 30’s.
For the weekend the clouds will clear and sunshine return. Highs will sit around 50 degrees with overnight lows in the upper 20’s.
Have a great evening!
Thursday night into Friday will be the best chance of precipitation with thunderstorms possible and temperatures staying in the lower 40’s. A cloud front will push through overnight allowing us to cool the temperatures for the weekend.
Friday temperatures will stay just around average in the mid 50’s with a chance for showers mainly in our eastern counties. Friday night will be a chilly night much like the beginning of the week in the 30’s.
For the weekend the clouds will clear and sunshine return. Highs will sit around 50 degrees with overnight lows in the upper 20’s.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Monday Update!
From Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
Christmas night was the perfect time to huddle around the fireplace with low temperatures dropping into the 20’s across the Big Country. However when the sun came up so did the temperatures reaching into the lower 60’s today. Overnight tonight we will drop the temperatures again but with stronger southerly winds we will keep the temperatures into the upper 30’s tonight.
Tomorrow we will stay much above average with highs reaching to 70 degrees. The biggest factor will be the winds blowing at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Because of this a lake wind advisory is in effect. Overnight should stay very mild with lows staying in the upper 40’s. By Thursday we will drop highs to the mid 60’s with rain chances beginning Thursday night into Friday as our next Low pushes into the region. A pacific cold front will pass through that evening dropping our temperatures around 10 degrees and bring us back to some cooler weather.
For the holiday weekend we are looking at highs in the lower 50’s with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20’s with plenty of sunshine!
Have a great week!
Christmas night was the perfect time to huddle around the fireplace with low temperatures dropping into the 20’s across the Big Country. However when the sun came up so did the temperatures reaching into the lower 60’s today. Overnight tonight we will drop the temperatures again but with stronger southerly winds we will keep the temperatures into the upper 30’s tonight.
Tomorrow we will stay much above average with highs reaching to 70 degrees. The biggest factor will be the winds blowing at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Because of this a lake wind advisory is in effect. Overnight should stay very mild with lows staying in the upper 40’s. By Thursday we will drop highs to the mid 60’s with rain chances beginning Thursday night into Friday as our next Low pushes into the region. A pacific cold front will pass through that evening dropping our temperatures around 10 degrees and bring us back to some cooler weather.
For the holiday weekend we are looking at highs in the lower 50’s with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20’s with plenty of sunshine!
Have a great week!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Christmas Forecast
Merry Christmas Everyone! It will be a cold Christmas night with temperatures reaching into the mid 20’s! However we will have to warm up tomorrow with highs reaching just around 60 with plenty sunshine, great weather for all the kids still off school. The beautiful and above average weather will continue through Wednesday.
Clouds will build again and there is a chance for rain Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system and cold front move through the area. The cold front will cool our temperatures back down to just a few degrees below average with highs in the lower 50’s and lows in the upper 20’s. By beginning of next week, we should see the sun come out again.
Hope you all had a wonderful and Merry Christmas!!
Clouds will build again and there is a chance for rain Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system and cold front move through the area. The cold front will cool our temperatures back down to just a few degrees below average with highs in the lower 50’s and lows in the upper 20’s. By beginning of next week, we should see the sun come out again.
Hope you all had a wonderful and Merry Christmas!!
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
With a low pressure system in northern Mexico we have seen the Mostly Sunny skies turn to Mostly Cloudy skies. Showers have been intermittent in our southern counties around the Brownwood, Comanche area. We will see the scattered showers around the Big Country continue through the evening and overnight with up to a quarter inch accumulation. Our temperatures will also stay about freezing which means the precipitation will be liquid.
Last minute shoppers will be happy tomorrow as the clouds will clear out and by afternoon we will see the sun peaking through. Temperatures will rebound from the chilly 40’s today to mid 50’s. But the clearing we will also lower the temperatures overnight making it a chilly start for Santa in our area with temps in the low 30’s. Christmas weather will be perfect to try out all your new toys outside. Temperatures will hit the upper 50’s with Mostly Sunny skies.
The holiday week we will see seasonal temperatures in the upper 50’s and lows in the mid 30’s. Right now we will see Partly Cloudy skies with a slight chance for another shot of rain Thursday.
Have a great holiday weekend and Merry Christmas!
With a low pressure system in northern Mexico we have seen the Mostly Sunny skies turn to Mostly Cloudy skies. Showers have been intermittent in our southern counties around the Brownwood, Comanche area. We will see the scattered showers around the Big Country continue through the evening and overnight with up to a quarter inch accumulation. Our temperatures will also stay about freezing which means the precipitation will be liquid.
Last minute shoppers will be happy tomorrow as the clouds will clear out and by afternoon we will see the sun peaking through. Temperatures will rebound from the chilly 40’s today to mid 50’s. But the clearing we will also lower the temperatures overnight making it a chilly start for Santa in our area with temps in the low 30’s. Christmas weather will be perfect to try out all your new toys outside. Temperatures will hit the upper 50’s with Mostly Sunny skies.
The holiday week we will see seasonal temperatures in the upper 50’s and lows in the mid 30’s. Right now we will see Partly Cloudy skies with a slight chance for another shot of rain Thursday.
Have a great holiday weekend and Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 22, 2006
Holiday Weekend Forecast
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
Winter has officially begun and we started it off with Sunny skies and temperatures just a little above seasonal. Tonight conditions should begin to feel more like the season, our Temperatures will stay in the mid 30’s with the cloud cover increasing. We will see the temperatures near 10 degrees below average tomorrow, hitting the upper 40’s. In the afternoon we will see some scattered showers with the best chance towards our Southern counties. The showers will continue into the overnight where temperatures will reach around 30 degrees. Because of the below freezing temperatures we could see a few snow flurries but not much in accumulation. It is good to note that the roads may be slippery but nothing like we saw a few weeks ago when the winter storm pushed through.
By Sunday we will begin to clear out the clouds and see Partly Cloudy for most of the Christmas week. Christmas day temperatures will be just around 50 degrees and we should warm things up to upper 50’s by mid week.
Enjoy the holidays and travel safe!
Winter has officially begun and we started it off with Sunny skies and temperatures just a little above seasonal. Tonight conditions should begin to feel more like the season, our Temperatures will stay in the mid 30’s with the cloud cover increasing. We will see the temperatures near 10 degrees below average tomorrow, hitting the upper 40’s. In the afternoon we will see some scattered showers with the best chance towards our Southern counties. The showers will continue into the overnight where temperatures will reach around 30 degrees. Because of the below freezing temperatures we could see a few snow flurries but not much in accumulation. It is good to note that the roads may be slippery but nothing like we saw a few weeks ago when the winter storm pushed through.
By Sunday we will begin to clear out the clouds and see Partly Cloudy for most of the Christmas week. Christmas day temperatures will be just around 50 degrees and we should warm things up to upper 50’s by mid week.
Enjoy the holidays and travel safe!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had cooler temperatures in the area today thanks in part to winds from the northwest. Highs ranged from 46 in Snyder to 61 in Brownwood. The fall season came to an end at 6:22 p.m., so we are officially in winter now.
Our first full day of winter tomorrow looks to be dry with mostly sunny skies. With winds shifting back to the west-southwest, it should be warmer with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Colder temperatures are still expected this weekend with highs in the low to mid 40s on Saturday. An upper level low looks to develop around the Big Bend area. It is expected to travel south of the Big Country along the Interstate 10 corridor. At this time, it looks like the southern half of the viewing area has the best shot at seeing precipitation. We have a chance for rain during the day on Saturday. It will mix with or possibly change to snow Saturday night around midnight and last until about 7 a.m. Sunday morning. If the air is cold enough and there is enough moisture and the low takes the right track, then accumulating snow is possible. Any snow that we see should melt during the day on Sunday as highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Christmas Day looks to be a little chilly with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
We should see dry conditions and highs in the 50s for Tuesday through Thursday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had cooler temperatures in the area today thanks in part to winds from the northwest. Highs ranged from 46 in Snyder to 61 in Brownwood. The fall season came to an end at 6:22 p.m., so we are officially in winter now.
Our first full day of winter tomorrow looks to be dry with mostly sunny skies. With winds shifting back to the west-southwest, it should be warmer with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Colder temperatures are still expected this weekend with highs in the low to mid 40s on Saturday. An upper level low looks to develop around the Big Bend area. It is expected to travel south of the Big Country along the Interstate 10 corridor. At this time, it looks like the southern half of the viewing area has the best shot at seeing precipitation. We have a chance for rain during the day on Saturday. It will mix with or possibly change to snow Saturday night around midnight and last until about 7 a.m. Sunday morning. If the air is cold enough and there is enough moisture and the low takes the right track, then accumulating snow is possible. Any snow that we see should melt during the day on Sunday as highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Christmas Day looks to be a little chilly with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
We should see dry conditions and highs in the 50s for Tuesday through Thursday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Winter starting off chilly!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Winter officially begins today at 6:22 pm and the temperatures this morning are a quick reminder of what season we are transitioning too. However, by the afternoon we will stay mild making it into the upper 50’s. With plenty of sunshine there are no problems for all the kids that will begin Christmas break this afternoon, nor anyone who is out doing there last minute shopping! Tomorrow the beautiful conditions will continue and it won’t be until the weekend where the next change will embark.
Another front will pass through the area cooling us off for the weekend and along with it we will see another low pressure system move towards the Texas/New Mexico/Mexico border. Snow/rain chances aren’t looking as promising as the past few days but still the best chance is Saturday night in Sunday. The best chance of precipitation will most likely occur towards our Southern Counties. The one thing you will need is the gloves and scarf, overnight lows will be in upper 20’s with highs reaching upper 40’s.
The clouds will begin to clear out by the beginning of the week with Christmas looking pleasant with temperatures in the lower 50’s. Tuesday and Wednesday we will warm the highs to upper 50’s.
Have a great day!
Winter officially begins today at 6:22 pm and the temperatures this morning are a quick reminder of what season we are transitioning too. However, by the afternoon we will stay mild making it into the upper 50’s. With plenty of sunshine there are no problems for all the kids that will begin Christmas break this afternoon, nor anyone who is out doing there last minute shopping! Tomorrow the beautiful conditions will continue and it won’t be until the weekend where the next change will embark.
Another front will pass through the area cooling us off for the weekend and along with it we will see another low pressure system move towards the Texas/New Mexico/Mexico border. Snow/rain chances aren’t looking as promising as the past few days but still the best chance is Saturday night in Sunday. The best chance of precipitation will most likely occur towards our Southern Counties. The one thing you will need is the gloves and scarf, overnight lows will be in upper 20’s with highs reaching upper 40’s.
The clouds will begin to clear out by the beginning of the week with Christmas looking pleasant with temperatures in the lower 50’s. Tuesday and Wednesday we will warm the highs to upper 50’s.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The rain and cloudy skies came to an end across the Big Country this morning. By the afternoon, skies were mostly sunny with windy conditions from the west-southwest. Highs were mainly in the 50s except in the southeastern portions of the viewing area which made it into the low 60s.
Winter officially begins tomorrow at 6:22 p.m. It looks like the end of the fall season and beginning of winter will be dry. Mostly sunny skies are expected Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country on Saturday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for the weekend and Christmas Day. Highs should be in the 40s on each of those days. An upper level low looks to develop to our west and move south of the viewing area Saturday and Sunday. At this time, there is a 20% chance of precipitation this weekend. If the air is cold enough and the low isn't too far south, then we may see some snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. It is still a little too early to tell exactly what we will see and how much, but we are keeping a close eye on this situation and will continue to keep you updated.
Tuesday and next Wednesday should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 50s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The rain and cloudy skies came to an end across the Big Country this morning. By the afternoon, skies were mostly sunny with windy conditions from the west-southwest. Highs were mainly in the 50s except in the southeastern portions of the viewing area which made it into the low 60s.
Winter officially begins tomorrow at 6:22 p.m. It looks like the end of the fall season and beginning of winter will be dry. Mostly sunny skies are expected Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country on Saturday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for the weekend and Christmas Day. Highs should be in the 40s on each of those days. An upper level low looks to develop to our west and move south of the viewing area Saturday and Sunday. At this time, there is a 20% chance of precipitation this weekend. If the air is cold enough and the low isn't too far south, then we may see some snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. It is still a little too early to tell exactly what we will see and how much, but we are keeping a close eye on this situation and will continue to keep you updated.
Tuesday and next Wednesday should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 50s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The rain was a welcomed change to the Big Country with areas receiving anywhere from a half an inch to an inch of precipitation. Temperatures yesterday also managed to stay chilly at 10 degrees below average, another change from our near record high on Sunday.
Today we will see the rain damper off in the morning hours and the clouds clear out through out the afternoon. Temperatures will reach into the lower 60’s with Sun peaking through in the afternoon. Overnight with clear skies we will be able to chill things off with lows reaching the upper 30’s.
Thursday and Friday are looking to be sunny with highs reaching upper 50’s and lows reaching around freezing. Our next front will pass through on Friday bringing with it some cooler air for the weekend. We are also seeing another system pushing into our area. Right now with a chance of precipitation from Saturday into Sunday and with the cooler temps we could see some snow if everything plays out right. We will keep you updated with the latest as it is still a few days away.
Christmas looking like a great day to get out and play with your new toys, partly cloudy with temperatures in lower 50’s.
Have a great day!
The rain was a welcomed change to the Big Country with areas receiving anywhere from a half an inch to an inch of precipitation. Temperatures yesterday also managed to stay chilly at 10 degrees below average, another change from our near record high on Sunday.
Today we will see the rain damper off in the morning hours and the clouds clear out through out the afternoon. Temperatures will reach into the lower 60’s with Sun peaking through in the afternoon. Overnight with clear skies we will be able to chill things off with lows reaching the upper 30’s.
Thursday and Friday are looking to be sunny with highs reaching upper 50’s and lows reaching around freezing. Our next front will pass through on Friday bringing with it some cooler air for the weekend. We are also seeing another system pushing into our area. Right now with a chance of precipitation from Saturday into Sunday and with the cooler temps we could see some snow if everything plays out right. We will keep you updated with the latest as it is still a few days away.
Christmas looking like a great day to get out and play with your new toys, partly cloudy with temperatures in lower 50’s.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had chilly conditions across the area as well as periods of rain. Temperatures ranged from the 30s in Sweetwater and Snyder to the 40s in Abilene and Brownwood. Snyder has had over three quarters of an inch of rain with Sweetwater and Abilene each getting over half an inch.
Showers and even a few thunderstorms are expected to continue off and on overnight tonight and through the morning hours tomorrow. We will also see fog during the night and morning so be careful. Mostly cloudy skies in the morning should turn partly cloudy in the afternoon. With some sunshine and windy conditions from the west-southwest, we will likely see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Thursday, the first day of winter, and Friday still look dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 50s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area. Highs this weekend look to be in the low 40s. We have a 30% chance of precipitation Saturday and Sunday. At this time, it looks like we will see rain on Saturday possibly change to a wintry mix or snow that night and into Sunday morning. With above freezing temperatures expected during the day on Christmas Eve, any frozen precipitation that we do see should turn back to rain. This event is still several days away. It is a situation we are keeping a very close eye on and will continue to keep you updated through the week.
Christmas Day and Tuesday look dry with highs remaining in the 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had chilly conditions across the area as well as periods of rain. Temperatures ranged from the 30s in Sweetwater and Snyder to the 40s in Abilene and Brownwood. Snyder has had over three quarters of an inch of rain with Sweetwater and Abilene each getting over half an inch.
Showers and even a few thunderstorms are expected to continue off and on overnight tonight and through the morning hours tomorrow. We will also see fog during the night and morning so be careful. Mostly cloudy skies in the morning should turn partly cloudy in the afternoon. With some sunshine and windy conditions from the west-southwest, we will likely see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Thursday, the first day of winter, and Friday still look dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 50s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area. Highs this weekend look to be in the low 40s. We have a 30% chance of precipitation Saturday and Sunday. At this time, it looks like we will see rain on Saturday possibly change to a wintry mix or snow that night and into Sunday morning. With above freezing temperatures expected during the day on Christmas Eve, any frozen precipitation that we do see should turn back to rain. This event is still several days away. It is a situation we are keeping a very close eye on and will continue to keep you updated through the week.
Christmas Day and Tuesday look dry with highs remaining in the 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
With a cold front passing through we cooled off yesterday however our southern counties still were able to reach into the 70’s because of the delayed front. The same front is now stalled down in southern Texas and will eventually push up through our area as a warm front rising our temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. However the big issue for today is an upper level low pressure system that is pushing towards Texas. This along with the moisture we have in place will help us a see steady shot rain throughout the afternoon with showers continuing in the evening as well. Also be careful in the morning hours as fog has developed across much of the Big Country. Temperatures between day and night won’t vary but a few degrees with highs in lower 50’s and lows in the upper 40’s. With this system we could also see an isolated thunderstorm as well.
Tomorrow we could see an isolated shower before noon, with the clouds clearing out in the afternoon. This will help us to cool down into the overnight with upper 30’s for lows. Thursday and Friday will be Sunny with temperatures a little above average for afternoon highs reaching around 60 degrees. Overnight lows will be cold reaching just below freezing.
The weekend will bring in another system that could bring some more rain or snow showers. Currently forecasted temperatures looking chilly enough to see snow in the overnight Saturday if all will factors play out right. However this is still 5 days away and we will watch it as it gets closer. Right now around 20-30% chance with mid 40’s for highs and upper 20’s for lows.
Christmas is looking partly cloudy with highs in the mid 40’s!
Have a great week!
With a cold front passing through we cooled off yesterday however our southern counties still were able to reach into the 70’s because of the delayed front. The same front is now stalled down in southern Texas and will eventually push up through our area as a warm front rising our temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. However the big issue for today is an upper level low pressure system that is pushing towards Texas. This along with the moisture we have in place will help us a see steady shot rain throughout the afternoon with showers continuing in the evening as well. Also be careful in the morning hours as fog has developed across much of the Big Country. Temperatures between day and night won’t vary but a few degrees with highs in lower 50’s and lows in the upper 40’s. With this system we could also see an isolated thunderstorm as well.
Tomorrow we could see an isolated shower before noon, with the clouds clearing out in the afternoon. This will help us to cool down into the overnight with upper 30’s for lows. Thursday and Friday will be Sunny with temperatures a little above average for afternoon highs reaching around 60 degrees. Overnight lows will be cold reaching just below freezing.
The weekend will bring in another system that could bring some more rain or snow showers. Currently forecasted temperatures looking chilly enough to see snow in the overnight Saturday if all will factors play out right. However this is still 5 days away and we will watch it as it gets closer. Right now around 20-30% chance with mid 40’s for highs and upper 20’s for lows.
Christmas is looking partly cloudy with highs in the mid 40’s!
Have a great week!
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