From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off this morning with cloudy skies as well as some light rain, snow, and sleet moving through the area. Accumulations, if any, in the Big Country were very light. By this afternoon the precipitation had moved out of the area and the clouds had broken. This allowed our highs to be in the low to mid 50s.
An upper level low that has been to our west the last couple of days will move across the region tonight through early tomorrow. A cold front is expected to have moved through the area or possibly still be in the Big Country when the system gets here. Most of the viewing area has a chance of rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in depending on temperatures. Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, and Throckmorton counties could see rain change over to all snow and sleet. It is also possible for some light accumulations in those areas on mainly bridges, overpasses, and elevated objects. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.
The precipitation is expected to come to an end by the late morning hours. Mostly cloudy skies should become partly cloudy during the afternoon. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s on Thursday with breezy north-northwest winds.
Another cold front will move through the area on Friday, Groundhog Day. Skies look to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Our temperatures could be colder if the front moves in during the early morning hours instead of the late morning or early afternoon hours. There may be just enough moisture around late Friday into early Saturday for us to some light snow or flurries. That chance is only slight right now, but could change over the next couple of days.
Saturday looks to be the coldest of the next seven. With arctic air in the area behind the Friday cold front, highs will likely be in the low to mid 30s.
Sunday through Wednesday look dry with partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s during that time period.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Light precipitation was falling across the Big Country this morning. With temperatures just around freezing it was a mix between snow, sleet and rain. We will continue to see the precipitation today with not much in accumulation expected. By mid morning temperatures should be above freezing so rain will be expected throughout the rest of the day. Temperatures should hit the mid to upper 40’s for highs, although with a bit of a breeze and cloudy skies it will feel a bit chilly.
Overnight we will be expecting our best chance of showers as an upper level low passes through our region. Temperatures should stay in the upper 30’s allowing for the precipitation to stay in liquid form. We could see a slight possibility of a wintry mix North of I 20 if temperatures do drop cool enough, however the ground should be warm enough and icing should not be a problem. Still take a little extra time on bridges and overpasses.
Tomorrow rain showers should linger off during the day as the system pushes through. Highs will reach into the upper 40’s but cool down overnight with lows around freezing.
Next frontal system arrives in time for the weekend cooling highs back into the lower 40’s and overnight lows in the mid 20’s.
Have a good day!
Light precipitation was falling across the Big Country this morning. With temperatures just around freezing it was a mix between snow, sleet and rain. We will continue to see the precipitation today with not much in accumulation expected. By mid morning temperatures should be above freezing so rain will be expected throughout the rest of the day. Temperatures should hit the mid to upper 40’s for highs, although with a bit of a breeze and cloudy skies it will feel a bit chilly.
Overnight we will be expecting our best chance of showers as an upper level low passes through our region. Temperatures should stay in the upper 30’s allowing for the precipitation to stay in liquid form. We could see a slight possibility of a wintry mix North of I 20 if temperatures do drop cool enough, however the ground should be warm enough and icing should not be a problem. Still take a little extra time on bridges and overpasses.
Tomorrow rain showers should linger off during the day as the system pushes through. Highs will reach into the upper 40’s but cool down overnight with lows around freezing.
Next frontal system arrives in time for the weekend cooling highs back into the lower 40’s and overnight lows in the mid 20’s.
Have a good day!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had cooler temperatures across the Big Country today with highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s. Skies were overcast this morning, but the clouds broke during the afternoon hours. This is what allowed us to get as warm as we did.
An upper level low continues to sit off the coast of California. It will send some disturbances our way through tomorrow. One of those disturbances should affect the region during the overnight hours tonight and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures look to be cold enough tonight in the northern and western portions of the viewing area for us to possibly see a wintry mix. The southern and eastern portions will likely see just rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets possible. The main question is whether or not we will have enough moisture at the surface for this precipitation to make it all the way to the surface. If we do see any frozen precipitation, it will likely only accumulate on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Any wintry mix in the area should change over to all rain during the late morning to lunchtime hours on Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. Our best chance for precipitation will be Wednesday night into early Thursday as what is left of the upper level low moves through our area. We will likely see all rain tomorrow night and Thursday, but it is possible that the northern portions of the viewing area could see some snow or sleet mixing in.
On Friday, Groundhog Day, a cold front is expected to move through the Big Country. Moisture looks to be limited so precipitation looks unlikely. This front will bring some arctic air to us. Highs for the end of the work week will be in the low 40s.
Our coldest day should be on Saturday. Highs look to be in the 30s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday is expected to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had cooler temperatures across the Big Country today with highs ranging from the low 40s to low 50s. Skies were overcast this morning, but the clouds broke during the afternoon hours. This is what allowed us to get as warm as we did.
An upper level low continues to sit off the coast of California. It will send some disturbances our way through tomorrow. One of those disturbances should affect the region during the overnight hours tonight and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures look to be cold enough tonight in the northern and western portions of the viewing area for us to possibly see a wintry mix. The southern and eastern portions will likely see just rain with a few snowflakes or sleet pellets possible. The main question is whether or not we will have enough moisture at the surface for this precipitation to make it all the way to the surface. If we do see any frozen precipitation, it will likely only accumulate on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Any wintry mix in the area should change over to all rain during the late morning to lunchtime hours on Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. Our best chance for precipitation will be Wednesday night into early Thursday as what is left of the upper level low moves through our area. We will likely see all rain tomorrow night and Thursday, but it is possible that the northern portions of the viewing area could see some snow or sleet mixing in.
On Friday, Groundhog Day, a cold front is expected to move through the Big Country. Moisture looks to be limited so precipitation looks unlikely. This front will bring some arctic air to us. Highs for the end of the work week will be in the low 40s.
Our coldest day should be on Saturday. Highs look to be in the 30s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday is expected to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 40s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
A Cold front is making its way through the Big Country helping to cool down the temperatures for the day. With the clouds right now we are staying mainly in the mid 30's so once again a day to bundle up as you head out. For the rest of Tuesday we will see the clouds stick around and temperatures hit around mid 40's. It will also be a bit Breezy so wind chills will be factor and it will feel colder than the actually air temperature.
Overnight we will cool to around freezing with a very slight possibility of precipitation to the north of I-20. For tomorrow rain chances will continue with highs again in the lower 40's. Overnight will stay a bit warmer with lows in the upper 30's.
Thursday we should be able to hit temperatures in the lower 50's with again cloudy skies and a chance for showers.
Right now it is looking to be a chilly weekend with highs in the lower 40's, and lows in the mid 20's. These temperatures could vary a bit dependent upon how cold the air will be that the next artic front will bring.
Have a good day!
A Cold front is making its way through the Big Country helping to cool down the temperatures for the day. With the clouds right now we are staying mainly in the mid 30's so once again a day to bundle up as you head out. For the rest of Tuesday we will see the clouds stick around and temperatures hit around mid 40's. It will also be a bit Breezy so wind chills will be factor and it will feel colder than the actually air temperature.
Overnight we will cool to around freezing with a very slight possibility of precipitation to the north of I-20. For tomorrow rain chances will continue with highs again in the lower 40's. Overnight will stay a bit warmer with lows in the upper 30's.
Thursday we should be able to hit temperatures in the lower 50's with again cloudy skies and a chance for showers.
Right now it is looking to be a chilly weekend with highs in the lower 40's, and lows in the mid 20's. These temperatures could vary a bit dependent upon how cold the air will be that the next artic front will bring.
Have a good day!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had warmer temperatures across the Big Country today despite the mostly cloudy skies. Highs were in the low to mid 50s. This is still a little below average for this time of year.
A cold front will make its way across the area tonight. This means colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs on Tuesday should be in the low to mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies.
An upper level low that is currently off the coast of California is expected to move east and bring us the chance for rain Tuesday night through Thursday night. Our best shot at precipitation looks to be Wednesday night. It is not out of the question to see some snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in with the rain during the overnight hours Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night. Highs on these days should be in the 40s.
Friday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to move through the Big Country that day and bring us arctic air for the weekend. It is a little too early to tell exactly how cold it will be. For now, it looks like highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid to upper 30s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had warmer temperatures across the Big Country today despite the mostly cloudy skies. Highs were in the low to mid 50s. This is still a little below average for this time of year.
A cold front will make its way across the area tonight. This means colder temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs on Tuesday should be in the low to mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies.
An upper level low that is currently off the coast of California is expected to move east and bring us the chance for rain Tuesday night through Thursday night. Our best shot at precipitation looks to be Wednesday night. It is not out of the question to see some snowflakes or sleet pellets mixed in with the rain during the overnight hours Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night. Highs on these days should be in the 40s.
Friday will likely be dry with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to move through the Big Country that day and bring us arctic air for the weekend. It is a little too early to tell exactly how cold it will be. For now, it looks like highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid to upper 30s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
It was a fairly decent weekend across the Big Country. We started Saturday with some sunshine but quickly a front pushed through cooling us down and bringing us some windy conditions and cloudy skies. Sunday we cleared things back up however temperatures still stayed in the upper 40's.
Today will be the most pleasant day all week with highs reaching around average in the upper 50's. We will see scattered clouds outside and increasing the clouds as we get into the overnight. Another frontal passage will although for us cooling again and lows overnight will hit around 30 degrees.
The next few days we will see Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures tomorrow once again won't break out of the mid 40's. Rain chances are back on the board Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures around 50 degrees. Another artic front will drive through sometime Thursday so it looks like another cold weekend ahead with highs in the low 40's and lows in the mid 20's.
Have a great week!
It was a fairly decent weekend across the Big Country. We started Saturday with some sunshine but quickly a front pushed through cooling us down and bringing us some windy conditions and cloudy skies. Sunday we cleared things back up however temperatures still stayed in the upper 40's.
Today will be the most pleasant day all week with highs reaching around average in the upper 50's. We will see scattered clouds outside and increasing the clouds as we get into the overnight. Another frontal passage will although for us cooling again and lows overnight will hit around 30 degrees.
The next few days we will see Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures tomorrow once again won't break out of the mid 40's. Rain chances are back on the board Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures around 50 degrees. Another artic front will drive through sometime Thursday so it looks like another cold weekend ahead with highs in the low 40's and lows in the mid 20's.
Have a great week!
Friday, January 26, 2007
A Little Bit of Sunshine!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The sunshine stayed strong yesterday making it a perfect day to pull out those flip flops. It was a great break from the cloudy skies over the past few weeks. This morning we will enjoy the sunshine was once again however by noon clouds should start to push in and by the evening Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures should top near 60 degrees however if the clouds to build earlier we will not be see as warm temperatures. Overnight we will see a chance for a shower with the upper level low we have been watching over the past few days. Overnight lows will hit around 40.
Tomorrow we will warm things up to 50 degrees with partly cloudy skies, a cold front will be pushing through and that will quickly drop our temperatures into the mid 20’s. Sunday we should see highs only in the mid 40’s once again.
Next week the rollercoaster of temperatures will continue with a few fronts pushing through, generally we should see high in the mid to upper 40’s and overnight lows around 30 degrees.
Have a fun weekend!
The sunshine stayed strong yesterday making it a perfect day to pull out those flip flops. It was a great break from the cloudy skies over the past few weeks. This morning we will enjoy the sunshine was once again however by noon clouds should start to push in and by the evening Mostly Cloudy skies. Temperatures should top near 60 degrees however if the clouds to build earlier we will not be see as warm temperatures. Overnight we will see a chance for a shower with the upper level low we have been watching over the past few days. Overnight lows will hit around 40.
Tomorrow we will warm things up to 50 degrees with partly cloudy skies, a cold front will be pushing through and that will quickly drop our temperatures into the mid 20’s. Sunday we should see highs only in the mid 40’s once again.
Next week the rollercoaster of temperatures will continue with a few fronts pushing through, generally we should see high in the mid to upper 40’s and overnight lows around 30 degrees.
Have a fun weekend!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Today was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. We had sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Friday will not be quite as pleasant. The high pressure system that was in control over the area today will shift to our east tomorrow. This should bring some moisture back into the region. The upper level low that has been stalled over northern Mexico is expected to move towards us tomorrow. It should pass somewhere between the viewing area and the panhandle. All of this means that we will have mostly cloudy skies and a chance for rain tomorrow and tomorrow night. We should see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s with breezy south winds.
Our chance for rain looks to come to an end early on Saturday. A cold front is expected to move through the area during the day. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
Sunday and Monday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 40s to around 50.
Cold fronts are expected on Tuesday and next Thursday. They will help keep temperatures below average for this time of year. There is a slight chance of rain with the arrival of each front.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Today was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. We had sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Friday will not be quite as pleasant. The high pressure system that was in control over the area today will shift to our east tomorrow. This should bring some moisture back into the region. The upper level low that has been stalled over northern Mexico is expected to move towards us tomorrow. It should pass somewhere between the viewing area and the panhandle. All of this means that we will have mostly cloudy skies and a chance for rain tomorrow and tomorrow night. We should see highs in the upper 50s to low 60s with breezy south winds.
Our chance for rain looks to come to an end early on Saturday. A cold front is expected to move through the area during the day. Highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly cloudy skies.
Sunday and Monday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 40s to around 50.
Cold fronts are expected on Tuesday and next Thursday. They will help keep temperatures below average for this time of year. There is a slight chance of rain with the arrival of each front.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Yesterday the clouds stuck around into the early afternoon however they started to break and with that we warmed the temperatures almost ten degrees from the day before. Overnight we saw the stars for the first time in a few days with clear skies and chilly temperatures in the upper 20's to lower 30's.
Today will be a day that will make you want to get outside after all the dreary weather we have been having. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid 50's. Just around average for this time of year. Overnight we should see a few clouds roll in and those clouds will continue to increase into tomorrow. Overnight lows will drop to around freezing. Tomorrow an upper level low will push through the area. This system will help to put the rain chances in the forecast. Looks like the best timing will be Friday Evening into Saturday Morning. The best chance will be in our Eastern counties.
After the low passes we will dry things out for the next few days. Temperatures will drop from the mid 50's with a frontal passage on Saturday. Highs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 40's. Overnight lows will continue to stay steady around 30 degrees.
Have a wonderful day!
Yesterday the clouds stuck around into the early afternoon however they started to break and with that we warmed the temperatures almost ten degrees from the day before. Overnight we saw the stars for the first time in a few days with clear skies and chilly temperatures in the upper 20's to lower 30's.
Today will be a day that will make you want to get outside after all the dreary weather we have been having. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid 50's. Just around average for this time of year. Overnight we should see a few clouds roll in and those clouds will continue to increase into tomorrow. Overnight lows will drop to around freezing. Tomorrow an upper level low will push through the area. This system will help to put the rain chances in the forecast. Looks like the best timing will be Friday Evening into Saturday Morning. The best chance will be in our Eastern counties.
After the low passes we will dry things out for the next few days. Temperatures will drop from the mid 50's with a frontal passage on Saturday. Highs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 40's. Overnight lows will continue to stay steady around 30 degrees.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had warmer temperatures today despite the mostly cloudy skies that hung with us until late this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 40s. Unlike the last couple of days, there wasn't any shower activity in the Big Country.
We continue to keep our eye on an upper level low that is stationary over northern Mexico. Rain is not expected in our area tonight through tomorrow night due to high pressure being in control at the surface. It also looks like drier air will be in the region as well. Skies will likely be mostly sunny on Thursday with highs in the low to mid 50s.
The high pressure system is expected to shift well to our east on Friday. It is then that the upper level low should begin to move across Texas between the Big Country and the panhandle. This system will move slowly, so we have a chance for rain Friday through early Saturday with the best chance occurring Friday night. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the region late Saturday night into early Sunday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for Sunday and Monday. A reinforcing cold front should arrive early Tuesday keeping our temperatures chilly. There is a slight chance of rain with the front. Overall, highs Sunday thorugh Tuesday look to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had warmer temperatures today despite the mostly cloudy skies that hung with us until late this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 40s. Unlike the last couple of days, there wasn't any shower activity in the Big Country.
We continue to keep our eye on an upper level low that is stationary over northern Mexico. Rain is not expected in our area tonight through tomorrow night due to high pressure being in control at the surface. It also looks like drier air will be in the region as well. Skies will likely be mostly sunny on Thursday with highs in the low to mid 50s.
The high pressure system is expected to shift well to our east on Friday. It is then that the upper level low should begin to move across Texas between the Big Country and the panhandle. This system will move slowly, so we have a chance for rain Friday through early Saturday with the best chance occurring Friday night. Highs Friday and Saturday look to be in the low to mid 50s.
A cold front is expected to move through the region late Saturday night into early Sunday. This will bring colder temperatures to the region for Sunday and Monday. A reinforcing cold front should arrive early Tuesday keeping our temperatures chilly. There is a slight chance of rain with the front. Overall, highs Sunday thorugh Tuesday look to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
The clouds help to keep the temperatures quite cool yesterday with the high in Abilene just hitting 40 degrees. Today we should finally see decreasing clouds as a trough will push the cloud cover south. Couldn't rule out a light sprinkle early in the morning down to our Southern counties but most of the Big Country will remain dry throughout the day. With the sunshine peaking through we should warm things up to near 50 degrees. Into the overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees with Partly Cloudy skies.
Tomorrow should be the best day we have seen all week; with drier air we should see the most sunshine with temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low that has been churning over Mexico will begin to push through with its track over the Big Country. The rain will return with this passage with temperatures again around 50 and lows in the mid 30's.
The weekend will bring in our next cold front so highs will drop from the mid 50's Saturday to mid 40's Sunday. By the beginning of the week we should be able to punch those highs again to around 50 degrees.
Have a great day!
The clouds help to keep the temperatures quite cool yesterday with the high in Abilene just hitting 40 degrees. Today we should finally see decreasing clouds as a trough will push the cloud cover south. Couldn't rule out a light sprinkle early in the morning down to our Southern counties but most of the Big Country will remain dry throughout the day. With the sunshine peaking through we should warm things up to near 50 degrees. Into the overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees with Partly Cloudy skies.
Tomorrow should be the best day we have seen all week; with drier air we should see the most sunshine with temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low that has been churning over Mexico will begin to push through with its track over the Big Country. The rain will return with this passage with temperatures again around 50 and lows in the mid 30's.
The weekend will bring in our next cold front so highs will drop from the mid 50's Saturday to mid 40's Sunday. By the beginning of the week we should be able to punch those highs again to around 50 degrees.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had mostly cloudy skies across much of the Big Country today. There was some light rain mainly along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Some sleet pellets and snowflakes mixed in with the rain during the morning and evening hours. Highs for the day only manged to reach the upper 30s to mid 40s.
An upper level low continues to sit in northern Mexico south of Arizona and New Mexico. With moisture continuing to stream in across the eastern and southern portions of the state in the mid and upper levels, showers can't be ruled in the region through at least Friday. That is when the upper level low is expected to move across the Texas panhandle. It is not out of the question to see some sleet and snow mix in with the rain during the evening and early morning hours. No accumulation is expected with the sleet and snow. Since the rain will likely be in the form of showers or sprinkles, totals should be light. Highs Wednesday through Friday look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Saturday should be the best of the next seven with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Saturday night into early Sunday. This means below average temperatuers look to return for the second half of the weekend and early next week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had mostly cloudy skies across much of the Big Country today. There was some light rain mainly along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Some sleet pellets and snowflakes mixed in with the rain during the morning and evening hours. Highs for the day only manged to reach the upper 30s to mid 40s.
An upper level low continues to sit in northern Mexico south of Arizona and New Mexico. With moisture continuing to stream in across the eastern and southern portions of the state in the mid and upper levels, showers can't be ruled in the region through at least Friday. That is when the upper level low is expected to move across the Texas panhandle. It is not out of the question to see some sleet and snow mix in with the rain during the evening and early morning hours. No accumulation is expected with the sleet and snow. Since the rain will likely be in the form of showers or sprinkles, totals should be light. Highs Wednesday through Friday look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Saturday should be the best of the next seven with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Saturday night into early Sunday. This means below average temperatuers look to return for the second half of the weekend and early next week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Update
Good morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
With a few breaks in the clouds we saw the temperatures dip into the lower 40's yesterday. We also had a report of a light wintry mix around 8:30 pm last night in Abilene. This morning, some activity is showing up on our Triple Doppler into our Southern and Western counties, this activity will be a very light wintry mix before temperatures warm up to above freezing. We will continue to see a bit of drizzle and showers throughout the day with temperatures making it into the mid 40's.
Overnight temperatures will drop to around freezing, again making the precipitation a possible light wintry mix. However with this system it should stay very light and we shouldn’t see much in accumulation. Tomorrow we are continuing with highs in the mid 40's with cloud cover and light rain. By the evening we should be able to decrease the clouds to partly cloudy overnight with lows in the 30's.
Thursday should be the driest day we have seen with the sun peaking through and temperatures getting into the lower 50's. We are watching the cut off low in Mexico, depending on its exact track will depend on how much precipitation we are looking at for Friday temperatures however should still stay around 50 degrees.
For the weekend- partly cloudy skies and mid 50's with overnight lows around freezing.
Have a great day!
With a few breaks in the clouds we saw the temperatures dip into the lower 40's yesterday. We also had a report of a light wintry mix around 8:30 pm last night in Abilene. This morning, some activity is showing up on our Triple Doppler into our Southern and Western counties, this activity will be a very light wintry mix before temperatures warm up to above freezing. We will continue to see a bit of drizzle and showers throughout the day with temperatures making it into the mid 40's.
Overnight temperatures will drop to around freezing, again making the precipitation a possible light wintry mix. However with this system it should stay very light and we shouldn’t see much in accumulation. Tomorrow we are continuing with highs in the mid 40's with cloud cover and light rain. By the evening we should be able to decrease the clouds to partly cloudy overnight with lows in the 30's.
Thursday should be the driest day we have seen with the sun peaking through and temperatures getting into the lower 50's. We are watching the cut off low in Mexico, depending on its exact track will depend on how much precipitation we are looking at for Friday temperatures however should still stay around 50 degrees.
For the weekend- partly cloudy skies and mid 50's with overnight lows around freezing.
Have a great day!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
After a pleasant day with seasonal temperatures on Sunday, the work week began with cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Highs only made it into the upper 30s to low 40s. There was a light mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across part of the southern viewing area this evening.
We can expect the possibility of a light wintry mix through the rest of tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow. After that, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing, any precipitation we see will likely be in the form of rain. Highs on Tuesday should reach the mid to upper 40s.
Lows Tuesday night look to be in the low 30s so any precipitation that we see could once again be a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Wednesday looks similar to Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s. There is a chance for showers as well. The reason for our chances for preciptation the next couple of days is an upper level low that is sitting in northern Mexico near the New Mexico and Arizona border. It is expected to stall in that region through Wednesday before lifting to the northeast across the Texas panhandle Thursday and Friday. We could see some showers for the last two days of the work week, but that chance looks to be less than slight right now. Highs should be in the low 50s.
At this time, the weekend looks plesant with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s. A cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night giving us colder temperatures for next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
After a pleasant day with seasonal temperatures on Sunday, the work week began with cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Highs only made it into the upper 30s to low 40s. There was a light mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across part of the southern viewing area this evening.
We can expect the possibility of a light wintry mix through the rest of tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow. After that, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing, any precipitation we see will likely be in the form of rain. Highs on Tuesday should reach the mid to upper 40s.
Lows Tuesday night look to be in the low 30s so any precipitation that we see could once again be a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Wednesday looks similar to Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s. There is a chance for showers as well. The reason for our chances for preciptation the next couple of days is an upper level low that is sitting in northern Mexico near the New Mexico and Arizona border. It is expected to stall in that region through Wednesday before lifting to the northeast across the Texas panhandle Thursday and Friday. We could see some showers for the last two days of the work week, but that chance looks to be less than slight right now. Highs should be in the low 50s.
At this time, the weekend looks plesant with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s. A cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night giving us colder temperatures for next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
It was a sunny and warm day yesterday. A welcomed change after the wet conditions we had here in Abilene and the wintry ones in our Northwestern counties. Temperatures today won't rebound because a cold front passed through last night. We should make it up into the upper 30's and lower 40's with the clouds taking over the sunshine.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the cloudiness with temperatures a few degrees warmer in the mid 40's. Overnight lows will hit around 30 degrees. Tomorrow night into Wednesday will be the best chance to see a shower however this is all dependent on the exact track of an upper level low and also how much moisture we will have available. Right now the best chance of precipitation will be towards the South. Also depending on temperatures we could see a bit of frozen precipitation.
Things should clear up Thursday with sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low again will be impacting our weather and bringing back the chance for a shower once again dependent on the exact track of the low. By the weekend we should see partly cloudy skies with mid 50's for highs and overnight lows in the upper 30's.
Have a great work week!
Tomorrow we will continue to see the cloudiness with temperatures a few degrees warmer in the mid 40's. Overnight lows will hit around 30 degrees. Tomorrow night into Wednesday will be the best chance to see a shower however this is all dependent on the exact track of an upper level low and also how much moisture we will have available. Right now the best chance of precipitation will be towards the South. Also depending on temperatures we could see a bit of frozen precipitation.
Things should clear up Thursday with sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 50's. Friday the low again will be impacting our weather and bringing back the chance for a shower once again dependent on the exact track of the low. By the weekend we should see partly cloudy skies with mid 50's for highs and overnight lows in the upper 30's.
Have a great work week!
Friday, January 19, 2007
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had colder temperatures in the Big Country today. North and west of Abilene it has mainly been at or below freezing. From Abilene to the east and south, temperatures have held steady in the mid to upper 30s. Precipitation has been mainly rain across the area except where temperatures have been at or below freezing. It is in those locations that freezing rain and some sleet has been falling.
Precipitation will continue off and on from the overnight hours tonight through Saturday evening. The northwestern half of the viewing area, including Snyder and Sweetwater will likely see freezing rain, sleet, and a little snow. The other half, including Abilene and Brownwood, will likely see rain with some freezing rain and sleet possibly mixing in at times. Highs across the area on Saturday will be in the low to mid 30s.
There is a Winter Storm Warning for Scurry and Mitchell county until noon tomorrow. Haskell, Fisher, Jones, and Nolan county are under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 p.m Saturday evening. Knox county is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. It is in these areas where significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected and travel could become hazardous. Throckmorton, Stephens, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Eastland, and Coke counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. It is in these areas that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Coleman and Runnels counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. This means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Brown and Comanche counties are not under a warning or advisory at this time. If you are going to be travelling tonight or tomorrow, please be careful. Roads are going to be at the least very wet and in the warning area icy. Take your time getting to your destination.
All of the precipitation from this round of wintry precipitation should come to an end during the evening on Saturday. This means some clearing will likely take place on Sunday. Highs look to reach the low to mid 40s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the region Sunday night. This looks to cool temperatures back down to freezing for Monday. A trough will set up to our west. This means, if we have enough moisture, we should see some snow Monday and Monday night.
Any snow we have in the area looks to taper off early Tuesday. Mostly cloudy skies will remain as well as the cold temperatures. Highs should be in the mid to upper 30s.
A pattern shift may take place beginning on Wednesday bringing drier conditions and warmer temperatures to the Big Country. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 40s to low 50s are expected at this time.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
We had colder temperatures in the Big Country today. North and west of Abilene it has mainly been at or below freezing. From Abilene to the east and south, temperatures have held steady in the mid to upper 30s. Precipitation has been mainly rain across the area except where temperatures have been at or below freezing. It is in those locations that freezing rain and some sleet has been falling.
Precipitation will continue off and on from the overnight hours tonight through Saturday evening. The northwestern half of the viewing area, including Snyder and Sweetwater will likely see freezing rain, sleet, and a little snow. The other half, including Abilene and Brownwood, will likely see rain with some freezing rain and sleet possibly mixing in at times. Highs across the area on Saturday will be in the low to mid 30s.
There is a Winter Storm Warning for Scurry and Mitchell county until noon tomorrow. Haskell, Fisher, Jones, and Nolan county are under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 p.m Saturday evening. Knox county is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. It is in these areas where significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected and travel could become hazardous. Throckmorton, Stephens, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Eastland, and Coke counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. It is in these areas that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Coleman and Runnels counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. This means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Brown and Comanche counties are not under a warning or advisory at this time. If you are going to be travelling tonight or tomorrow, please be careful. Roads are going to be at the least very wet and in the warning area icy. Take your time getting to your destination.
All of the precipitation from this round of wintry precipitation should come to an end during the evening on Saturday. This means some clearing will likely take place on Sunday. Highs look to reach the low to mid 40s.
Another cold front is expected to move through the region Sunday night. This looks to cool temperatures back down to freezing for Monday. A trough will set up to our west. This means, if we have enough moisture, we should see some snow Monday and Monday night.
Any snow we have in the area looks to taper off early Tuesday. Mostly cloudy skies will remain as well as the cold temperatures. Highs should be in the mid to upper 30s.
A pattern shift may take place beginning on Wednesday bringing drier conditions and warmer temperatures to the Big Country. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 40s to low 50s are expected at this time.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
Winter Weather Update
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Yesterday was a warm one across the Big Country with temperatures hitting into the mid to upper 40's. We saw some rain across the area with the precipitation staying as liquid with temperatures above freezing. A cold front pushed through the area last night helping to cool some temperatures some causing frozen precipitation in the morning hours across counties in the North and Western Big Country. Otherwise rain was reported with a bit of sleet mixing.
The bulk of the activity will be beginning into this evening and throughout tomorrow. Temperatures have been hovering around the freezing mark and will gradually begin to change precipitation type over to a mix of sleet this afternoon and evening with maybe some snowing mixing in overnight and tomorrow. Northern and Western counties will like see more snow out of the event with the Southern counties seeing mostly rain.
Updated watches and warning as of 12 noon: Winter Storm Warning for Stonewall, Knox, Haskell, Fisher, Scurry, Jones, Nolan and Mitchell. This means travel will be hazardous with accumulations of snow, sleet and ice. Winter Storm Advisory for Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, and Throckmorton this means that periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow will cause travel difficulties. A Winter Storm Watch in effect for Coke, Runnels and Coleman which means that there is the potential for significant sleet, snow and ice that may impact travel.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the activity but should see decreasing clouds my Saturday evening. Sunday we should be able to break out the sunshine with temperatures getting into the lower 40's. Monday another system will be pushing in along with cooler temperatures around freezing which brings back another chance for snow. By mid week we should be back in the 40's with the sun again peaking through.
Have a great weekend, drive safe and stay warm.
Yesterday was a warm one across the Big Country with temperatures hitting into the mid to upper 40's. We saw some rain across the area with the precipitation staying as liquid with temperatures above freezing. A cold front pushed through the area last night helping to cool some temperatures some causing frozen precipitation in the morning hours across counties in the North and Western Big Country. Otherwise rain was reported with a bit of sleet mixing.
The bulk of the activity will be beginning into this evening and throughout tomorrow. Temperatures have been hovering around the freezing mark and will gradually begin to change precipitation type over to a mix of sleet this afternoon and evening with maybe some snowing mixing in overnight and tomorrow. Northern and Western counties will like see more snow out of the event with the Southern counties seeing mostly rain.
Updated watches and warning as of 12 noon: Winter Storm Warning for Stonewall, Knox, Haskell, Fisher, Scurry, Jones, Nolan and Mitchell. This means travel will be hazardous with accumulations of snow, sleet and ice. Winter Storm Advisory for Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, and Throckmorton this means that periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow will cause travel difficulties. A Winter Storm Watch in effect for Coke, Runnels and Coleman which means that there is the potential for significant sleet, snow and ice that may impact travel.
Tomorrow we will continue to see the activity but should see decreasing clouds my Saturday evening. Sunday we should be able to break out the sunshine with temperatures getting into the lower 40's. Monday another system will be pushing in along with cooler temperatures around freezing which brings back another chance for snow. By mid week we should be back in the 40's with the sun again peaking through.
Have a great weekend, drive safe and stay warm.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wintry Precipitation Still Possible
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We finally saw an end to below freezing temperatures today with highs in the 40s. Rain developed and moved across much of the Big Country this afternoon and evening.
With moisture already in place and an upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way, it is temperatures that are the only question mark. Colder air is filtering into the region behind a cold front that moved through earlier. This front is not as strong as the last one, but we are expecting to see a return to below freezing temperatures. Rain tonight looks to change to freezing rain and sleet in the northern and western portions of the viewing area. Everyone else, including Abilene, will see rain with some freezing rain possibly mixing in.
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow looks to develop across much of the area late Friday afternoon and through Saturday. This is when we will see our best chance for precipitation because the upper level low will be closest to the region during that time. Temperatures will likely be at or below freezing in just about all of the area. Significant accumulations of ice and snow are expected across the northern and western portions of the viewing area and possible in the others. At this time, Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Winter Storm Warning Friday through Saturday evening with Knox county having the warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Fisher, and Nolan counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m Friday. Those same counties and every other county in the viewing area expect for Comanche are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Any precipitation should come to an end by early Sunday morning. Some clearing is possible, so highs could reach the upper 30s to around 40. Another cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night bringing freezing temperaturs back to the area for the first part of next week. We have a 30% chance of snow Monday and a slight chance on Tuesday.
We clear out and warm up Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We finally saw an end to below freezing temperatures today with highs in the 40s. Rain developed and moved across much of the Big Country this afternoon and evening.
With moisture already in place and an upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way, it is temperatures that are the only question mark. Colder air is filtering into the region behind a cold front that moved through earlier. This front is not as strong as the last one, but we are expecting to see a return to below freezing temperatures. Rain tonight looks to change to freezing rain and sleet in the northern and western portions of the viewing area. Everyone else, including Abilene, will see rain with some freezing rain possibly mixing in.
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow looks to develop across much of the area late Friday afternoon and through Saturday. This is when we will see our best chance for precipitation because the upper level low will be closest to the region during that time. Temperatures will likely be at or below freezing in just about all of the area. Significant accumulations of ice and snow are expected across the northern and western portions of the viewing area and possible in the others. At this time, Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, and Mitchell counties are under a Winter Storm Warning Friday through Saturday evening with Knox county having the warning until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Fisher, and Nolan counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m Friday. Those same counties and every other county in the viewing area expect for Comanche are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Any precipitation should come to an end by early Sunday morning. Some clearing is possible, so highs could reach the upper 30s to around 40. Another cold front is expected to arrive Sunday night bringing freezing temperaturs back to the area for the first part of next week. We have a 30% chance of snow Monday and a slight chance on Tuesday.
We clear out and warm up Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wintry Mix
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a warmer day yesterday- at least we made it into the 30’s! We hit 32 degrees, the first time we had hit that warm of a temperature since Friday evening. Yesterday morning many in the Big Country woke up to snow covered roads with some places seeing the snow showers still falling. Places recorded anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch of snow to up to 4-6 inches, with the bulk of the activity staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Right now the entire Big Country under a Winter Storm Watch as round three of the winter activity will be beginning tonight.
Today, we will finally get some warmer temperatures getting into the lower 40’s. However it won’t be lasting long as a cold front pushes back through this evening. We will see periods of freezing drizzle, freezing fog with the activity changing to a chance for rain by this afternoon. The main activity should begin into the overnight where we could rain, freezing rain and evening some sleet or snow mixing in. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees.
Tomorrow we will continue the activity with a chance for rain, sleet or possibility some snow mixed in. The best chance the snow activity towards the northern counties during this event. Temperatures will be in the lower 30’s with overnight lows in the upper 20’s. This activity should continue until Saturday with most activity changing to sleet and snow. Saturday’s temperatures will be much like Friday however Sunday we might be able to get some sunshine in the forecast and warm the temperatures into the upper 30’s.
Monday and Tuesday we bring the temperatures into the lower 40’s and again bring back the chance for a wintry mix.
Stay warm and drive careful!
It was a warmer day yesterday- at least we made it into the 30’s! We hit 32 degrees, the first time we had hit that warm of a temperature since Friday evening. Yesterday morning many in the Big Country woke up to snow covered roads with some places seeing the snow showers still falling. Places recorded anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch of snow to up to 4-6 inches, with the bulk of the activity staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Right now the entire Big Country under a Winter Storm Watch as round three of the winter activity will be beginning tonight.
Today, we will finally get some warmer temperatures getting into the lower 40’s. However it won’t be lasting long as a cold front pushes back through this evening. We will see periods of freezing drizzle, freezing fog with the activity changing to a chance for rain by this afternoon. The main activity should begin into the overnight where we could rain, freezing rain and evening some sleet or snow mixing in. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees.
Tomorrow we will continue the activity with a chance for rain, sleet or possibility some snow mixed in. The best chance the snow activity towards the northern counties during this event. Temperatures will be in the lower 30’s with overnight lows in the upper 20’s. This activity should continue until Saturday with most activity changing to sleet and snow. Saturday’s temperatures will be much like Friday however Sunday we might be able to get some sunshine in the forecast and warm the temperatures into the upper 30’s.
Monday and Tuesday we bring the temperatures into the lower 40’s and again bring back the chance for a wintry mix.
Stay warm and drive careful!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Round 3 Of The Wintry Precipitation On The Way
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had snow in the viewing area from late last night through the morning hours today. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches occurred across much of the viewing area south of Interstate 20. The northern portions of the area had an inch or less. Highs didn't make it above freezing for the 5th straight day. There will be some slick spots on the roads tonight and into the early morning hours so be careful if you are going to be travelling.
We should finally see above freezing temperatures tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy skies look to remain with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. A cold front is expected to arrive late in the day and into the evening. This will send temperatures back to freezing and below for the Big Country Friday and Saturday.
The entire viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Saturday. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations during this time period. It looks like most of the area will see snow and sleet. The southern portions of the viewing area will probably see more freezing rain and sleet with a little snow. Prepare now for this possible winter storm.
An upper level low that is currently in California will send some disturbances our way tomorrow and Friday before the low itself approaches the area this weekend. Accumulations and precipitation type will depend heavily on the exact track of the storm system.
The precipitation should come to an end early Sunday. For now, highs look to be in the upper 30s. Temperatures that day will depend on how much clearing and accumulations we have.
For the first part of next week, we can expect highs in the low to mid 40s and a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had snow in the viewing area from late last night through the morning hours today. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches occurred across much of the viewing area south of Interstate 20. The northern portions of the area had an inch or less. Highs didn't make it above freezing for the 5th straight day. There will be some slick spots on the roads tonight and into the early morning hours so be careful if you are going to be travelling.
We should finally see above freezing temperatures tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy skies look to remain with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. A cold front is expected to arrive late in the day and into the evening. This will send temperatures back to freezing and below for the Big Country Friday and Saturday.
The entire viewing area is under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Saturday. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations during this time period. It looks like most of the area will see snow and sleet. The southern portions of the viewing area will probably see more freezing rain and sleet with a little snow. Prepare now for this possible winter storm.
An upper level low that is currently in California will send some disturbances our way tomorrow and Friday before the low itself approaches the area this weekend. Accumulations and precipitation type will depend heavily on the exact track of the storm system.
The precipitation should come to an end early Sunday. For now, highs look to be in the upper 30s. Temperatures that day will depend on how much clearing and accumulations we have.
For the first part of next week, we can expect highs in the low to mid 40s and a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
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