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!
Monday, January 29, 2007
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!
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