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!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
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!
Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
What a difference twenty-four hours makes. Yesterday we had near record-highs in the afternoon. Today, most of the viewing area set highs early in the morning before a cold front moved through the area. Highs were mainly in the 50s except for the southeastern portions where they were in the mid 60s to low 70s.
An upper level low that is currently in Arizona is going to make its way through the Four Corners region before lifting into the Central Plains over the next couple of days. This will bring showers and possibly some thunderstorms into the area tonight through the first half of Wednesday. The best shot at rain looks to be Tuesday. It looks like we will also see some fog the next couple of days. Be careful if you are going to be on the roadways. It has been a while since we have seen some rain, so roads will be slick once the water starts hitting the asphalt. Chilly temperatures are expected tomorrow with highs in the mid 40s to around 50. We should warm up some on Wednesday with highs around 60 under mostly cloudy skies.
Thursday, the first official day of winter, and Friday look to be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the area on Saturday. Cold Canadian air should filter in behind it. An upper level low looks to move through or close to the area this weekend. Right now, we have a 20% to 30% chance of precipitation. We have the possibility of seeing some snow late Saturday and into Sunday. This is a situation we will be keeping a close eye on all week. Stay tuned for the latest.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
What a difference twenty-four hours makes. Yesterday we had near record-highs in the afternoon. Today, most of the viewing area set highs early in the morning before a cold front moved through the area. Highs were mainly in the 50s except for the southeastern portions where they were in the mid 60s to low 70s.
An upper level low that is currently in Arizona is going to make its way through the Four Corners region before lifting into the Central Plains over the next couple of days. This will bring showers and possibly some thunderstorms into the area tonight through the first half of Wednesday. The best shot at rain looks to be Tuesday. It looks like we will also see some fog the next couple of days. Be careful if you are going to be on the roadways. It has been a while since we have seen some rain, so roads will be slick once the water starts hitting the asphalt. Chilly temperatures are expected tomorrow with highs in the mid 40s to around 50. We should warm up some on Wednesday with highs around 60 under mostly cloudy skies.
Thursday, the first official day of winter, and Friday look to be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the area on Saturday. Cold Canadian air should filter in behind it. An upper level low looks to move through or close to the area this weekend. Right now, we have a 20% to 30% chance of precipitation. We have the possibility of seeing some snow late Saturday and into Sunday. This is a situation we will be keeping a close eye on all week. Stay tuned for the latest.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Plenty of Rain Chances
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
We almost hit record highs yesterday, with plenty of sunshine, it was a beautiful day. However this morning a front is passing through the Big Country cooling us down and brining in the clouds. We will see temperatures cooler towards the Northern counties where the front hit this morning reaching temperatures in the mid 50’s. Towards our Southern Counties temperatures should be able to stay in the lower 60’s as the front won’t pass till around noontime. Rain chances are looking best into the overnight and Tuesday but we can’t rule out an isolated one this evening.
Firefighters will be happy Tuesday as it is looking like the best shot of steady rain that we have had in a while, we could even see a thunderstorm possible. Temperatures will stay cooler, topping off of only around 50 degrees. Overnight temperatures will not cool down with a big drop staying in mid 40’s.
Wednesday the rain chances will begin to die down with clouds also decreasing. Temperatures will warm up a bit more hitting around 60 with overnight cooling to mid 30’s. Enjoy the sunshine Thursday and Friday with similar temperatures as Wednesday.
Friday brings in the next front, cooling us back to the upper 40’s Saturday as well as helping us to put the rain chances on the board again. Temperatures Saturday into Sunday cool us to just around freezing, so we will be watching this system closely over the next few days and keep you updated if their might be some wintry precipitation.
Have a great week!
We almost hit record highs yesterday, with plenty of sunshine, it was a beautiful day. However this morning a front is passing through the Big Country cooling us down and brining in the clouds. We will see temperatures cooler towards the Northern counties where the front hit this morning reaching temperatures in the mid 50’s. Towards our Southern Counties temperatures should be able to stay in the lower 60’s as the front won’t pass till around noontime. Rain chances are looking best into the overnight and Tuesday but we can’t rule out an isolated one this evening.
Firefighters will be happy Tuesday as it is looking like the best shot of steady rain that we have had in a while, we could even see a thunderstorm possible. Temperatures will stay cooler, topping off of only around 50 degrees. Overnight temperatures will not cool down with a big drop staying in mid 40’s.
Wednesday the rain chances will begin to die down with clouds also decreasing. Temperatures will warm up a bit more hitting around 60 with overnight cooling to mid 30’s. Enjoy the sunshine Thursday and Friday with similar temperatures as Wednesday.
Friday brings in the next front, cooling us back to the upper 40’s Saturday as well as helping us to put the rain chances on the board again. Temperatures Saturday into Sunday cool us to just around freezing, so we will be watching this system closely over the next few days and keep you updated if their might be some wintry precipitation.
Have a great week!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Much Cooler With Chances For Precipitation This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off with some patchy fog in parts of the Big Country this morning. By this afternoon, the sky was sunny across the area. Highs were near record levels today. At Abilene Regional Airport, we reached 77 which was one degree shy of the record high for this date which was set in 1962.
The week ahead looks very different from what we experienced the past seven days. A cold front will move through the viewing area late tonight through early tomorrow. Monday should be much cooler with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. There is a 20% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Better rain chances begin Monday night through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will strengthen over southern Arizona and lift northeastward into the central plains. Due to mostly cloudy skies and rain possible throughout the day on Tuesday, highs look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
The chance for showers and thunderstorms will decrease through the day on Wednesday. Highs should be a little warmer than Tuesday, but still cool in the mid to upper 50s.
Thursday, the first official day of winter, should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s. Friday is expected to be similar.
Another cold front is expected to arrive on Saturday. This should bring even cooler temperatures to the region. Right now, highs for next weekend look to be in the upper 40s. There is a 20% chance for showers on Saturday and a 20% chance for rain and possibly some wintry precipitation on Sunday. Some computer models are indicating the chance for some snow late Saturday and into Sunday. It is too early to tell exactly what we will see that day, but we will be keeping a close eye on this situation and letting you know how it develops over the coming days.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We started off with some patchy fog in parts of the Big Country this morning. By this afternoon, the sky was sunny across the area. Highs were near record levels today. At Abilene Regional Airport, we reached 77 which was one degree shy of the record high for this date which was set in 1962.
The week ahead looks very different from what we experienced the past seven days. A cold front will move through the viewing area late tonight through early tomorrow. Monday should be much cooler with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. There is a 20% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Better rain chances begin Monday night through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will strengthen over southern Arizona and lift northeastward into the central plains. Due to mostly cloudy skies and rain possible throughout the day on Tuesday, highs look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
The chance for showers and thunderstorms will decrease through the day on Wednesday. Highs should be a little warmer than Tuesday, but still cool in the mid to upper 50s.
Thursday, the first official day of winter, should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s. Friday is expected to be similar.
Another cold front is expected to arrive on Saturday. This should bring even cooler temperatures to the region. Right now, highs for next weekend look to be in the upper 40s. There is a 20% chance for showers on Saturday and a 20% chance for rain and possibly some wintry precipitation on Sunday. Some computer models are indicating the chance for some snow late Saturday and into Sunday. It is too early to tell exactly what we will see that day, but we will be keeping a close eye on this situation and letting you know how it develops over the coming days.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Warm and breezy conditions remained in the Big Country today. With skies remaining sunny to mostly sunny and winds from the south-southwest, we easily made it into the 70s for highs.
It will remain warm this weekend with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. The breezy south-southwesterly winds that we have experienced the last couple of days should be stronger Saturday and Sunday. With dry conditions expected to continue through the weekend, an elevated fire danger will remain.
Changes still look to take place on Monday with the arrival of a cold front. This will bring much cooler temperatures into the area for next week. Highs should be in the mid 60s on Monday under mostly cloudy skies. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
There is still a good chance for precipitation Tuesday through early Thursday thanks to an upper level low that looks to move close to or perhaps over the Big Country. At this time, it is likely that we will see mainly rain on those days. However, there is still a chance that we could see some snow or frozen precipitation with the rain. In order for us to get any wintry precipitation, the low would have to take a certain track and the air that filters into the region would have to be cold enough. It is too early to tell exactly what we will see since the low hasn't even formed yet. This is a situation that we are keeping a close eye on. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest forecast.
Have a super Saturday!
Warm and breezy conditions remained in the Big Country today. With skies remaining sunny to mostly sunny and winds from the south-southwest, we easily made it into the 70s for highs.
It will remain warm this weekend with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. The breezy south-southwesterly winds that we have experienced the last couple of days should be stronger Saturday and Sunday. With dry conditions expected to continue through the weekend, an elevated fire danger will remain.
Changes still look to take place on Monday with the arrival of a cold front. This will bring much cooler temperatures into the area for next week. Highs should be in the mid 60s on Monday under mostly cloudy skies. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
There is still a good chance for precipitation Tuesday through early Thursday thanks to an upper level low that looks to move close to or perhaps over the Big Country. At this time, it is likely that we will see mainly rain on those days. However, there is still a chance that we could see some snow or frozen precipitation with the rain. In order for us to get any wintry precipitation, the low would have to take a certain track and the air that filters into the region would have to be cold enough. It is too early to tell exactly what we will see since the low hasn't even formed yet. This is a situation that we are keeping a close eye on. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest forecast.
Have a super Saturday!
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