From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
We will start of the new year with very, very cold temperatures overnight. Some locations in the western and northern Big Country will see temperatures dip into the upper teens. Here in Abilene, temperatures will likely remain in the lower 20's.
Tomorrow, afternoon high temperatures will be cooler as well with readings only in the mid to upper 40's. After tomorrow, however, we begin to warm up considerably and by the end of the week, highs will be pushing 70 degrees.
2008 will also begin just as we ended 2007 in terms of precipitation: very dry. The first real shot at precipitation will not come until sometime early next week which is just beyond our forecast period. Until then, mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures will dominate the forecast through the end of this week.
Have a Happy New Year!!!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
New Years Eve Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
A cold front is moving through our counties this morning and it is packing a punch. This Arctic air will mean a colder end to 2007 and chilly beginning to 2008. Today we will see plenty of sunshine but the winds will be breezy as they gust up to 25 mph out of the North. Temperatures will only make it into the lower 50's.
When you head out tonight to celebrate bundle up as temperatures around dinner time will already be dropping and as we kick off 2008 lows will bottom out in the lower 20's.
Behind the front a high will build in which means lots of sunshine and winds continue out of the North until mid week. This means a few days of highs in the upper 40's and yes lows for the first night of 2008 in the upper teens!
As we get closer to the weekends the winds will switch out of the south and bring back some warmth as highs reach into the lower 60's with lows in the lower 40's.
Have a great day and Happy New Year! Be Safe.
A cold front is moving through our counties this morning and it is packing a punch. This Arctic air will mean a colder end to 2007 and chilly beginning to 2008. Today we will see plenty of sunshine but the winds will be breezy as they gust up to 25 mph out of the North. Temperatures will only make it into the lower 50's.
When you head out tonight to celebrate bundle up as temperatures around dinner time will already be dropping and as we kick off 2008 lows will bottom out in the lower 20's.
Behind the front a high will build in which means lots of sunshine and winds continue out of the North until mid week. This means a few days of highs in the upper 40's and yes lows for the first night of 2008 in the upper teens!
As we get closer to the weekends the winds will switch out of the south and bring back some warmth as highs reach into the lower 60's with lows in the lower 40's.
Have a great day and Happy New Year! Be Safe.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Saturday Evening Forecast
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Temperatures have warmed up today getting into the mid 50's to low 60's. We have seen plenty of sunshine with clouds making their passing. Overnight lows will get down to upper 20's with partly cloudy skies as shortwave brushes across our region.
Tomorrow the high pressure will slide off to our east. The winds will continue to bring in some warmth as temperatures warm into the mid 60's. It will also be a bit breezy with winds gusting to around 20 mph. Grab the short selves but don’t pack the jackets away! Just in time for the next holiday a front arrives in our area. Monday morning the front will slide through switching our winds out of the North which will keep our highs back in the lower 50's for the last day in 2007. With an artic chill filtering in bundle up for all your celebrations as temperatures will drop to the lower 20's as 2008 kicks off.
A high will settle over the region again for the early week which will keep temperatures cool until the weekend where we warm back up to the 60's.
Have a great evening!
Temperatures have warmed up today getting into the mid 50's to low 60's. We have seen plenty of sunshine with clouds making their passing. Overnight lows will get down to upper 20's with partly cloudy skies as shortwave brushes across our region.
Tomorrow the high pressure will slide off to our east. The winds will continue to bring in some warmth as temperatures warm into the mid 60's. It will also be a bit breezy with winds gusting to around 20 mph. Grab the short selves but don’t pack the jackets away! Just in time for the next holiday a front arrives in our area. Monday morning the front will slide through switching our winds out of the North which will keep our highs back in the lower 50's for the last day in 2007. With an artic chill filtering in bundle up for all your celebrations as temperatures will drop to the lower 20's as 2008 kicks off.
A high will settle over the region again for the early week which will keep temperatures cool until the weekend where we warm back up to the 60's.
Have a great evening!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Warmer Weekend Ahead
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
It has been a chilly afternoon with temperatures feeling like the lower 40's as the winds have been steady from 5 - 10 mph and temperatures haven't risen higher than the mid 40's.
Tonight with light winds and clear skies lows will drop even colder than last night getting into the mid 20's. Tomorrow our winds should begin to switch out of the South which will help us warm up with highs in the mid to upper 50's. By Sunday highs should get into the mid 60's with southwesterly winds dominating. If you have any outdoor plans Sunday will be perfect for them!
Just in time to kick of 2008 a strong artic front makes its barge into the Big Country. The front should arrive late New Years Eve with temperatures dropping in the lower 20's. Highs by mid week will only reach in the upper 40's. As a ridge sets up the quiet weather pattern will continue until late week.
Have a great weekend!
It has been a chilly afternoon with temperatures feeling like the lower 40's as the winds have been steady from 5 - 10 mph and temperatures haven't risen higher than the mid 40's.
Tonight with light winds and clear skies lows will drop even colder than last night getting into the mid 20's. Tomorrow our winds should begin to switch out of the South which will help us warm up with highs in the mid to upper 50's. By Sunday highs should get into the mid 60's with southwesterly winds dominating. If you have any outdoor plans Sunday will be perfect for them!
Just in time to kick of 2008 a strong artic front makes its barge into the Big Country. The front should arrive late New Years Eve with temperatures dropping in the lower 20's. Highs by mid week will only reach in the upper 40's. As a ridge sets up the quiet weather pattern will continue until late week.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Winds Will Calm Down
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a very chilly start to our Thursday with temperatures plummeting to the mid 20's. This afternoon we warmed up to the mid 50's but the winds blew strong gusting over 30 mph.
The winds are going to be the main player tonight as a low pressure system pushes just south of our area. This will keep the winds up which will also help our temperatures to stay above 30. As the system pushes on tomorrow morning and another high pressure builds the winds will calm down.
Tomorrow our highs will begin a gradual warm up going from mid 50's Friday to mid 60's Sunday, lows in the lower 30's. Plenty of sunshine is on store until a front makes its way in by the early week. We will see a few clouds but the rain chances are still not in the forecast as we will continue to be quit dry. After the front our highs return Tuesday though Thursday in the upper 40's to low 50's with lows back in the 20's.
Have a great evening!
It was a very chilly start to our Thursday with temperatures plummeting to the mid 20's. This afternoon we warmed up to the mid 50's but the winds blew strong gusting over 30 mph.
The winds are going to be the main player tonight as a low pressure system pushes just south of our area. This will keep the winds up which will also help our temperatures to stay above 30. As the system pushes on tomorrow morning and another high pressure builds the winds will calm down.
Tomorrow our highs will begin a gradual warm up going from mid 50's Friday to mid 60's Sunday, lows in the lower 30's. Plenty of sunshine is on store until a front makes its way in by the early week. We will see a few clouds but the rain chances are still not in the forecast as we will continue to be quit dry. After the front our highs return Tuesday though Thursday in the upper 40's to low 50's with lows back in the 20's.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Wednesday Evening Forecast
Good evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
We saw a cold front roll through early this morning, with it cooler temperatures blanketed the Big Country with plenty of cloud cover and wind gusts over 30 mph. The sunshine finally broke in the early afternoon warming temperatures into the mid to upper 40's.
As high pressure slides in and winds drop we will see a very cold night on store as temperatures fall to the upper 20's. Tomorrow our highs will return to average as they climb to the mid 50's.
The next few days we will see a quiet weather pattern as highs go from the mid 50's to even 60's Sunday. A few nights will be chilly especially Friday night as lows drop to around 30. Otherwise most nights the lows will stay in the mid 30's.
Kicking off 2008 another front will roll through dropping highs back to the upper 40's. Over the next few days we may deal with gusty winds but the rain chances look nil.
Have a great evening!
We saw a cold front roll through early this morning, with it cooler temperatures blanketed the Big Country with plenty of cloud cover and wind gusts over 30 mph. The sunshine finally broke in the early afternoon warming temperatures into the mid to upper 40's.
As high pressure slides in and winds drop we will see a very cold night on store as temperatures fall to the upper 20's. Tomorrow our highs will return to average as they climb to the mid 50's.
The next few days we will see a quiet weather pattern as highs go from the mid 50's to even 60's Sunday. A few nights will be chilly especially Friday night as lows drop to around 30. Otherwise most nights the lows will stay in the mid 30's.
Kicking off 2008 another front will roll through dropping highs back to the upper 40's. Over the next few days we may deal with gusty winds but the rain chances look nil.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Tuesday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
For us here in west central Texas, it was a warm and breezy Christmas day as temperatures soared into the low to mid 60's areawide. Winds out of the south and southwest continue to blow at a brisk 15 - 20 mph.
Tonight, a cold front will pass through the area and cool temperatures down tomorrow afternoon into the mid 40's. Upper level energy will spread east across northwest Texas tonight and will provide a very slight chance for isolated snow flurries from Snyder and Roby over to Aspermont and Haskell.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions will then take over through at least next weekend beneath strong westerly winds aloft.
Early next week, models are indicating that there is the possibility of a strong cold front moving through the area. This front could easily drop high temperatures well into the 30's by Tuesday. This system will bear watching and the forecast will likely change between now and Tuesday, but it does look like a very strong push of colder air will work its way into the area sometime early next week.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!
For us here in west central Texas, it was a warm and breezy Christmas day as temperatures soared into the low to mid 60's areawide. Winds out of the south and southwest continue to blow at a brisk 15 - 20 mph.
Tonight, a cold front will pass through the area and cool temperatures down tomorrow afternoon into the mid 40's. Upper level energy will spread east across northwest Texas tonight and will provide a very slight chance for isolated snow flurries from Snyder and Roby over to Aspermont and Haskell.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions will then take over through at least next weekend beneath strong westerly winds aloft.
Early next week, models are indicating that there is the possibility of a strong cold front moving through the area. This front could easily drop high temperatures well into the 30's by Tuesday. This system will bear watching and the forecast will likely change between now and Tuesday, but it does look like a very strong push of colder air will work its way into the area sometime early next week.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Monday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Temperatures this afternoon were a little warmer again today but still a few degrees below average after a strong cold front moved through the area over the weekend. By tomorrow afternoon, however, afternoon highs will once again run about 10 degrees above normal into the low to mid 60's.
More dry weather is also in store for the Big Country this week. Several cold fronts will pass through the area this week, beginning late Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. This front will cool us back down to around 50 degrees by Wednesday but will not provide any chance for precipitation.
Temperatures Thursday through the weekend will remain in the mid to upper 50's area wide with little to no chance for precipitation. Do keep in mind, however, that the winter months are normally our driest here in west central Texas.
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Temperatures this afternoon were a little warmer again today but still a few degrees below average after a strong cold front moved through the area over the weekend. By tomorrow afternoon, however, afternoon highs will once again run about 10 degrees above normal into the low to mid 60's.
More dry weather is also in store for the Big Country this week. Several cold fronts will pass through the area this week, beginning late Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. This front will cool us back down to around 50 degrees by Wednesday but will not provide any chance for precipitation.
Temperatures Thursday through the weekend will remain in the mid to upper 50's area wide with little to no chance for precipitation. Do keep in mind, however, that the winter months are normally our driest here in west central Texas.
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Much Colder For The Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
I hope you got outside and enjoyed our last warm day for a while because below average temperatures are expected starting tomorrow. Highs today were in the low to mid 70s. It was windy with winds from the south-southwest at 20 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
A cold front looks to move through the area tomorrow morning. This will bring much colder temperatures for us. Highs should be in the mid to upper 40s. That could occur early in the day with temperatures holding steady or dropping in the afternoon. It will feel even colder with north winds of 20 to 30 mph. If you are going to be out doing some Christmas shopping, bundle up. There is a slight chance of precipitation tomorrow. It will mainly be in the liquid form. It is not out of the question for some snowflakes to mix in with the rain in the northern portions of the area. Accumulation would not be likely if snow mixed with rain. It is only a slight chance of precipitation due to a lack of moisture in our area.
The coldest night of the week will be Saturday night with lows in the low to mid 20s. It looks like we should have a hard freeze that night so protect your pets, plants and pipes. We look to have a pleasant afternoon Sunday with highs in the low to mid 50s under mostly sunny skies.
Another cold front is expected to arrive early Monday. Highs will cool back down into the low to mid 40s. We only have a slight chance of precipitation once again due to a lack of moisture. It looks like it will be just rain for us, but with temperatures at or below freezing to start off the morning we could see some frozen precipitation. Even if we did, it would melt due to temperatures getting above freezing during the day.
Christmas Day should be good for those of you who get any outdoor related gifts. Highs will be in the low to mid 50s under partly cloudy skies.
Yet another cold front looks to move through the area early Wednesday. We will again have a slight chance of precipitation. If we get the precipitation early enough, it could be of the frozen variety. For now though, it should be just rain.
Thursday and next Friday are expected to be dry with highs in the low to mid 50s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I hope you got outside and enjoyed our last warm day for a while because below average temperatures are expected starting tomorrow. Highs today were in the low to mid 70s. It was windy with winds from the south-southwest at 20 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
A cold front looks to move through the area tomorrow morning. This will bring much colder temperatures for us. Highs should be in the mid to upper 40s. That could occur early in the day with temperatures holding steady or dropping in the afternoon. It will feel even colder with north winds of 20 to 30 mph. If you are going to be out doing some Christmas shopping, bundle up. There is a slight chance of precipitation tomorrow. It will mainly be in the liquid form. It is not out of the question for some snowflakes to mix in with the rain in the northern portions of the area. Accumulation would not be likely if snow mixed with rain. It is only a slight chance of precipitation due to a lack of moisture in our area.
The coldest night of the week will be Saturday night with lows in the low to mid 20s. It looks like we should have a hard freeze that night so protect your pets, plants and pipes. We look to have a pleasant afternoon Sunday with highs in the low to mid 50s under mostly sunny skies.
Another cold front is expected to arrive early Monday. Highs will cool back down into the low to mid 40s. We only have a slight chance of precipitation once again due to a lack of moisture. It looks like it will be just rain for us, but with temperatures at or below freezing to start off the morning we could see some frozen precipitation. Even if we did, it would melt due to temperatures getting above freezing during the day.
Christmas Day should be good for those of you who get any outdoor related gifts. Highs will be in the low to mid 50s under partly cloudy skies.
Yet another cold front looks to move through the area early Wednesday. We will again have a slight chance of precipitation. If we get the precipitation early enough, it could be of the frozen variety. For now though, it should be just rain.
Thursday and next Friday are expected to be dry with highs in the low to mid 50s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Today will likely be the warmest day of the week here in the Big Country, and that's saying a lot since we have seen temperatures above 70 degrees in some locations this week. Afternoon highs will reach the mid 70's area wide today but a big cool down will occur for your weekend.
A cold front will move through the area late tonight and drop high temperatures into the mid 40's on Saturday. A hard freeze will occur across all of west central Texas on Saturday night and also again on Sunday night. Another cold front will cool us down again on Monday and high temperatures on Christmas day should be in the lower 50's.
Rain chances will accompany the front on Saturday, but only a slight chance. Moisture is limited so the best chance of rain will be in the eastern Big Country.
Another front will move through the area on Wednesday, the 26th and will bring with it a slight chance of rain as well.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Today will likely be the warmest day of the week here in the Big Country, and that's saying a lot since we have seen temperatures above 70 degrees in some locations this week. Afternoon highs will reach the mid 70's area wide today but a big cool down will occur for your weekend.
A cold front will move through the area late tonight and drop high temperatures into the mid 40's on Saturday. A hard freeze will occur across all of west central Texas on Saturday night and also again on Sunday night. Another cold front will cool us down again on Monday and high temperatures on Christmas day should be in the lower 50's.
Rain chances will accompany the front on Saturday, but only a slight chance. Moisture is limited so the best chance of rain will be in the eastern Big Country.
Another front will move through the area on Wednesday, the 26th and will bring with it a slight chance of rain as well.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thursday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off chilly this morning with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Highs this afternoon were in the 60s. The reason for the cooler temperatures was due to a weak cold front that moved through the area. We didn't have any precipitation with it.
Tomorrow looks to be our last warm day for a while. Highs should be in the low to mid 70s under mostly sunny skies. It will be windy with south-southwest winds of 10 to 25 mph.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the weekend. Highs on Saturday look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of precipitation, but it is mainly for the north and northwestern portions of the viewing area. Those areas could, and I stress the word could, see some snowflakes mix in with the rain. Windy conditions look likely on Saturday so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
You will want to protect your pets, plants and pipes Saturday night. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s. Highs for Sunday will be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly sunny skies.
Another cold front should move through the area by early Monday. This will reinforce the cold air that is already in place over the area. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. There is a slight chance of precipitation for the start of next week. It will likely be in the liquid form, but if we see some precipitation early enough in the morning it could be frozen. Even if we did see some frozen precipitation, it wouldn't last long since we will warm up above freezing in the afternoon.
Christmas Day looks pleasant, but cool. Highs will be in the upper 40s to low 50s under partly cloudy skies.
A third cold front is expected to move through the area by early Wednesday. Once again we have a slight chance of precipitation. Right now, it looks to be just rain. However, we could see some snow early in the day since temperatures to start out that morning will be at or just below freezing. With above freezing temperatures expected for the afternoon, it would all change over to rain. It is a situation we will keep a close eye on over the coming days.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We started off chilly this morning with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Highs this afternoon were in the 60s. The reason for the cooler temperatures was due to a weak cold front that moved through the area. We didn't have any precipitation with it.
Tomorrow looks to be our last warm day for a while. Highs should be in the low to mid 70s under mostly sunny skies. It will be windy with south-southwest winds of 10 to 25 mph.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the weekend. Highs on Saturday look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of precipitation, but it is mainly for the north and northwestern portions of the viewing area. Those areas could, and I stress the word could, see some snowflakes mix in with the rain. Windy conditions look likely on Saturday so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
You will want to protect your pets, plants and pipes Saturday night. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s. Highs for Sunday will be in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly sunny skies.
Another cold front should move through the area by early Monday. This will reinforce the cold air that is already in place over the area. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 40s. There is a slight chance of precipitation for the start of next week. It will likely be in the liquid form, but if we see some precipitation early enough in the morning it could be frozen. Even if we did see some frozen precipitation, it wouldn't last long since we will warm up above freezing in the afternoon.
Christmas Day looks pleasant, but cool. Highs will be in the upper 40s to low 50s under partly cloudy skies.
A third cold front is expected to move through the area by early Wednesday. Once again we have a slight chance of precipitation. Right now, it looks to be just rain. However, we could see some snow early in the day since temperatures to start out that morning will be at or just below freezing. With above freezing temperatures expected for the afternoon, it would all change over to rain. It is a situation we will keep a close eye on over the coming days.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
We begin today fairly cool once again only to see very warm temperatures again this afternoon. High's will top out in the upper 60's to near 70 degree range again this afternoon as dry air moves in behind a weak wind shift line (cool front) that moved through yesterday evening.
Tomorrow, we will see more of the same, a cool morning followed by a very warm afternoon. Changes will occur on Saturday however, as a stronger cold front moves through the area bringing much cooler temperatures and a slight chance of rain.
The cooler weather will last through the weekend and another hard freeze will be expected on Saturday night and again for some locations on Sunday night.
Late in your seven day forecast, another slight chance of rain will be introduced on Wednesday of next week as another upper level storm system drops to the south into the plains.
Have a great day!!
We begin today fairly cool once again only to see very warm temperatures again this afternoon. High's will top out in the upper 60's to near 70 degree range again this afternoon as dry air moves in behind a weak wind shift line (cool front) that moved through yesterday evening.
Tomorrow, we will see more of the same, a cool morning followed by a very warm afternoon. Changes will occur on Saturday however, as a stronger cold front moves through the area bringing much cooler temperatures and a slight chance of rain.
The cooler weather will last through the weekend and another hard freeze will be expected on Saturday night and again for some locations on Sunday night.
Late in your seven day forecast, another slight chance of rain will be introduced on Wednesday of next week as another upper level storm system drops to the south into the plains.
Have a great day!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Wednesday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. By this afternoon, we had well above average temperatures with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A weak cold front will move through the area tonight. This means cooler temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. It may be a bit breezy with winds from the west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday should be warm and windy with highs in the low to mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Another much stronger cold front is expected to move through the area Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the weekend. We may have just enough moisture for some precipitation so there is a slight chance for rain. Highs on Saturday will be in the low to mid 40s under partly cloudy skies. It should also be windy on Saturday so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
Sunday looks pleasant, but it will start out cold with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. By the afternoon, highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
A third cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday into early Monday. This will reinforce the cold air that is already in place. We have a slight chance of precipitation for Christmas Eve. A slight chance means less than 20%. Temperatures will start in the low 30s that morning before warming up to the mid 40s by the afternoon.
Christmas Day looks a bit chilly with lows in the low 30s and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Mostly sunny skies are expected during the day so you should be able to go out and enjoy any outdoor related gifts.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had a cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. By this afternoon, we had well above average temperatures with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A weak cold front will move through the area tonight. This means cooler temperatures for us tomorrow. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. It may be a bit breezy with winds from the west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday should be warm and windy with highs in the low to mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Another much stronger cold front is expected to move through the area Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the weekend. We may have just enough moisture for some precipitation so there is a slight chance for rain. Highs on Saturday will be in the low to mid 40s under partly cloudy skies. It should also be windy on Saturday so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
Sunday looks pleasant, but it will start out cold with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. By the afternoon, highs should be in the upper 40s to low 50s.
A third cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday into early Monday. This will reinforce the cold air that is already in place. We have a slight chance of precipitation for Christmas Eve. A slight chance means less than 20%. Temperatures will start in the low 30s that morning before warming up to the mid 40s by the afternoon.
Christmas Day looks a bit chilly with lows in the low 30s and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Mostly sunny skies are expected during the day so you should be able to go out and enjoy any outdoor related gifts.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Tuesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cold this morning with temperatures ranging from 30 to 40 across the area. By this afternoon, though, it was warm with highs in the low to mid 70s. That is about 15 degrees above average for this time of year. It was a bit breezy today with winds from the west/southwest.
We will see similar conditions tomorrow with morning lows in the mid to upper 30s. Afternoon highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. It will be breezy at times with winds from the south/southwest at 10 to 15 mph. With warm temperatures, low relative humidity values and breezy conditions, there is a bit of an elevated fire danger so please put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for a while.
A weak cold front should move through the area early Thursday. No precipitation is expected due to a lack of moisture. We will have cooler temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Warm and windy conditions look to be with us on Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Another stronger cold front is expected to move through the Big Country Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much cooler temperatures to the area for the weekend. Once again, we don't have a chance for precipitation due to a lack of moisture. Highs for the first official day of winter, Saturday, will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. Windy conditions look likely for Saturday too so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
Sunday should be dry with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly sunny skies. Lows that morning will be below freezing in the upper 20s to 30.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day look dry for now with pleasant conditions. Highs are expected to be in the mid 50s to around 60 under mostly sunny skies.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off cold this morning with temperatures ranging from 30 to 40 across the area. By this afternoon, though, it was warm with highs in the low to mid 70s. That is about 15 degrees above average for this time of year. It was a bit breezy today with winds from the west/southwest.
We will see similar conditions tomorrow with morning lows in the mid to upper 30s. Afternoon highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. It will be breezy at times with winds from the south/southwest at 10 to 15 mph. With warm temperatures, low relative humidity values and breezy conditions, there is a bit of an elevated fire danger so please put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for a while.
A weak cold front should move through the area early Thursday. No precipitation is expected due to a lack of moisture. We will have cooler temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Warm and windy conditions look to be with us on Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Another stronger cold front is expected to move through the Big Country Friday night into early Saturday. This will bring much cooler temperatures to the area for the weekend. Once again, we don't have a chance for precipitation due to a lack of moisture. Highs for the first official day of winter, Saturday, will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. Windy conditions look likely for Saturday too so it will feel even colder than it actually is.
Sunday should be dry with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s under mostly sunny skies. Lows that morning will be below freezing in the upper 20s to 30.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day look dry for now with pleasant conditions. Highs are expected to be in the mid 50s to around 60 under mostly sunny skies.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Monday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another cold start to the day with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s across the area. By this afternoon, we had warmed up into the mid to upper 50s. It felt cooler than that thanks to breezy south winds throughout the day.
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions are expected through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. We will have a weak cold front move through the area late Wednesday. It should be a dry frontal passage because we will be too dry to support precipitation right now. Windy conditions are expected for Friday.
Another cold front looks to move through the area late Friday. Once again, precipitation does not look likely as we will have a lack of moisture. This will bring much cooler conditions for the weekend. Highs on Saturday should be in the low 50s with windy conditions and partly cloudy skies. Winter officially begins Saturday at 12:08 a.m. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 50s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had another cold start to the day with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s across the area. By this afternoon, we had warmed up into the mid to upper 50s. It felt cooler than that thanks to breezy south winds throughout the day.
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions are expected through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. We will have a weak cold front move through the area late Wednesday. It should be a dry frontal passage because we will be too dry to support precipitation right now. Windy conditions are expected for Friday.
Another cold front looks to move through the area late Friday. Once again, precipitation does not look likely as we will have a lack of moisture. This will bring much cooler conditions for the weekend. Highs on Saturday should be in the low 50s with windy conditions and partly cloudy skies. Winter officially begins Saturday at 12:08 a.m. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 50s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz...
We start of the week fairly cool with temperatures in the 30's this morning but by afternoon, highs should approach the 60 degree mark areawide. The warming trend will continue tomorrow and temperatures will remain well above seasonal averages until this weekend.
On Wednesday, a cool front will pass through the area but will not have much affect on temperatures. The front will also not bring any chance of precipitation and dry conditions plus increased surface winds will elevate the fire danger on Wednesday afternoon.
Another cold front will move through the area late Friday evening and temperatures will cool by 10 -15 degrees for the start of next weekend. It appears that this front will also not provide any significant chance of precipitation and dry conditions look to persist through the weekend before Christmas.
Have a great day!!
We start of the week fairly cool with temperatures in the 30's this morning but by afternoon, highs should approach the 60 degree mark areawide. The warming trend will continue tomorrow and temperatures will remain well above seasonal averages until this weekend.
On Wednesday, a cool front will pass through the area but will not have much affect on temperatures. The front will also not bring any chance of precipitation and dry conditions plus increased surface winds will elevate the fire danger on Wednesday afternoon.
Another cold front will move through the area late Friday evening and temperatures will cool by 10 -15 degrees for the start of next weekend. It appears that this front will also not provide any significant chance of precipitation and dry conditions look to persist through the weekend before Christmas.
Have a great day!!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Above Average Temps Expected Next Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a very cold start to the day with temperatures well below freezing this morning. Lows ranged from the upper teens to mid 20s across the area. With mostly sunny skies, a dry airmass and southerly winds, we were able to warm up into the low to mid 50s this afternoon.
Above average temperatures are expected for the work week. The jetstream will be in a zonal flow for much of the week. This means there will be no major troughs or ridges in the region. Dry conditions are expected Monday through Friday. Highs will range from the upper 50s at the beginning of the work week to the upper 60s by the end.
A cold front looks to move through the region late Friday into early Saturday. This will bring much cooler temperatures to the Big Country next weekend. Highs should be in the low to mid 50s with lows in the low to mid 30s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We had a very cold start to the day with temperatures well below freezing this morning. Lows ranged from the upper teens to mid 20s across the area. With mostly sunny skies, a dry airmass and southerly winds, we were able to warm up into the low to mid 50s this afternoon.
Above average temperatures are expected for the work week. The jetstream will be in a zonal flow for much of the week. This means there will be no major troughs or ridges in the region. Dry conditions are expected Monday through Friday. Highs will range from the upper 50s at the beginning of the work week to the upper 60s by the end.
A cold front looks to move through the region late Friday into early Saturday. This will bring much cooler temperatures to the Big Country next weekend. Highs should be in the low to mid 50s with lows in the low to mid 30s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Saturday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
Tonight will most likely be the coldest night of this winter season here in west central Texas. As winds calm down and skies remain clear, good radiational cooling will take place and allow temperatures to slip into the low to mid 20's.
Temperatures will recover nicely tomorrow afternoon into the 50's areawide and even warmer weather will be in store as we head into the middle of next week.
In terms of precipitation chances, they will be hard to come by next week. Mostly sunny skies will prevail for the majority of next week and the above average afternoon high temperatures will continue until late week when a cold front will cool us down again for the start of next weekend.
Have a great weekend!!
Tonight will most likely be the coldest night of this winter season here in west central Texas. As winds calm down and skies remain clear, good radiational cooling will take place and allow temperatures to slip into the low to mid 20's.
Temperatures will recover nicely tomorrow afternoon into the 50's areawide and even warmer weather will be in store as we head into the middle of next week.
In terms of precipitation chances, they will be hard to come by next week. Mostly sunny skies will prevail for the majority of next week and the above average afternoon high temperatures will continue until late week when a cold front will cool us down again for the start of next weekend.
Have a great weekend!!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Cold and Foggy For Now, But Warmer Temps On The Horizon
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It has been chilly and foggy across much of the Big Country today. Some areas, like Brownwood, have mainly just been cloudy with fog at times. Temperatures this afternoon range from the upper 30s in Snyder to the low 50s in Brownwood.
A cold front is expected to move across the area later tonight. An upper level trough still looks to move into and across the region overnight into tomorrow morning. We have a 20% chance of showers during the evening. After midnight, the rain may mix with or possibly change over to all snow for the northern half of the viewing area. The fog will continue for us as well and it could be dense at times. This could lead to some slick spots on bridges and overpasses in those areas that get to and below freezing tonight so be careful. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.
We have a 20% chance of morning rain and snow showers. Once again, it will likely only be the northern half of the area that will see the frozen precipitation. Very little, if any, snow accumulation is expected. Whatever we do see will quickly melt because highs look to be in the low to mid 40s Saturday afternoon. We should also have decreasing clouds throughout the day, so some sunshine is possible by late in the afternoon. Windy conditions are expected for tomorrow with winds from the north-northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Dress warmly if you are going to be attending any of the high school football playoff games tomorrow.
Saturday night will be the coldest night of the week with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Be sure to take care of your pets, plants and pipes.
Sunday through Wednesday look to be dry with a gradual warming trend. Highs should be in the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend and end up in the mid 60s by the middle part of next week.
Another cold front looks to move through the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. We have a slight chance for rain with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
It has been chilly and foggy across much of the Big Country today. Some areas, like Brownwood, have mainly just been cloudy with fog at times. Temperatures this afternoon range from the upper 30s in Snyder to the low 50s in Brownwood.
A cold front is expected to move across the area later tonight. An upper level trough still looks to move into and across the region overnight into tomorrow morning. We have a 20% chance of showers during the evening. After midnight, the rain may mix with or possibly change over to all snow for the northern half of the viewing area. The fog will continue for us as well and it could be dense at times. This could lead to some slick spots on bridges and overpasses in those areas that get to and below freezing tonight so be careful. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 30s.
We have a 20% chance of morning rain and snow showers. Once again, it will likely only be the northern half of the area that will see the frozen precipitation. Very little, if any, snow accumulation is expected. Whatever we do see will quickly melt because highs look to be in the low to mid 40s Saturday afternoon. We should also have decreasing clouds throughout the day, so some sunshine is possible by late in the afternoon. Windy conditions are expected for tomorrow with winds from the north-northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Dress warmly if you are going to be attending any of the high school football playoff games tomorrow.
Saturday night will be the coldest night of the week with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Be sure to take care of your pets, plants and pipes.
Sunday through Wednesday look to be dry with a gradual warming trend. Highs should be in the mid 50s for the second half of the weekend and end up in the mid 60s by the middle part of next week.
Another cold front looks to move through the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. We have a slight chance for rain with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Colder Temperatures Return Tomorrow
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a beautiful afternoon here in the Big Country today. We started off cold with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s this morning. There was some patchy fog across parts of the area too. The fog cleared and we ended up with mostly sunny skies for the majority of the day. This helped temperatures warm up into the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Colder temperatures will return to the area tomorrow due to cloudy skies and the arrival of a cold front. We could start with some patchy fog in the morning. Highs look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s. There is a 20% chance of showers thanks to the front as well as an upper level trough that should begin moving towards the area.
The chance for precipitation will increase to 30% Friday night and linger through Saturday morning. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s so we will likely see a change to all snow or at least a rain/snow mix across the Big Country. Our chances for precipitation are not higher because moisture will be limited and the projected track of trough is a little too far to the north.
If you have any plans to do shopping or go to the high school football playoff games on Saturday, you will need to dress warmly, but there will be no need for rain gear. The upper level trough will be a quick mover so we should see decreasing clouds through the day on Saturday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 40s.
Sunday through Wednesday are expected to be dry with highs ranging from the low 50s to low 60s during that time period. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was a beautiful afternoon here in the Big Country today. We started off cold with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s this morning. There was some patchy fog across parts of the area too. The fog cleared and we ended up with mostly sunny skies for the majority of the day. This helped temperatures warm up into the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Colder temperatures will return to the area tomorrow due to cloudy skies and the arrival of a cold front. We could start with some patchy fog in the morning. Highs look to be in the upper 40s to low 50s. There is a 20% chance of showers thanks to the front as well as an upper level trough that should begin moving towards the area.
The chance for precipitation will increase to 30% Friday night and linger through Saturday morning. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s so we will likely see a change to all snow or at least a rain/snow mix across the Big Country. Our chances for precipitation are not higher because moisture will be limited and the projected track of trough is a little too far to the north.
If you have any plans to do shopping or go to the high school football playoff games on Saturday, you will need to dress warmly, but there will be no need for rain gear. The upper level trough will be a quick mover so we should see decreasing clouds through the day on Saturday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 40s.
Sunday through Wednesday are expected to be dry with highs ranging from the low 50s to low 60s during that time period. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy.
Have a fantastic Friday!
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