Some Sunshine Early Week, Midweek Winter Storm:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Still some snow around this morning from the event last night. Be advised that there could still be a few slick spots in random locations across the Big Country. There is also some spots with black ice too this morning. Temperatures are hovering in the upper 20s and lower to middle 30s across West Central Texas this morning. On this Monday expect a sunny sky with high temperatures into the middle and upper 40s. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the lower 30s. On Tuesday we'll start out sunny but clouds will be on the increase by the afternoon. Warmer and breezy on Tuesday with highs in the middle and upper 50s.

* Midweek Winter Storm: The cold front will move into West Central Texas late Tuesday night and into early Wednesday. Our winter weather event will begin with a wintry mix of rain/freezing rain/sleet and snow at first and will chance over to an all snow event overnight and during the day on Wednesday. The best chance of accumulation will be north of Interstate 20. Based on current weather data we'll forecast an accumulation of 1-3 inches across the area with some isolated higher totals over the far northern counties of the Big Country. Lows Tuesday night into the lower to middle 10s and highs on Wednesday in the upper 10s and lower 20s. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has already put out a Winter Storm Watch for our easternmost counties (Stephens, Eastland) for late tomorrow night and into the day on Wednesday. No advisories have been issued by the other NWS offices covering our viewing area yet. Stay tuned for updates.

* Late Week: Mostly sunny and cold on Thursday with lows around 15 in the morning and warming up into the middle 30s later in the day. Cooling down into the lower 20s under a mostly clear sky Thursday night and Friday morning. Warmer on Friday with highs warming into the lower 50s under a sunny sky.

* Weekend: Abundant sunshine and warmer with afternoon highs in the lower to middle 60s and overnight lows into the lower and middle 30s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

AM Snow Showers/Some PM Sunshine/Weekend Thaw:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* From the NWS/San Angelo: Bands of light to briefly moderate snow will continue across West Central Texas through sunrise mainly along and north of a Ballinger to Brownwood line. This area includes the cities of Abilene and Brownwood. but does not include San Angelo and Sweetwater. Additional totals will remain at less than one half inch for most areas. However, this snow will fall across areas that are still recovering from the ice and snow earlier in the week and may again create hazardous driving conditions. The snow should end by mid morning. Area roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, wll become slippery with the snowfall. Slow down and use extra caution when driving.

* Snow showers this morning then decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Still a cold day with highs in the middle and upper 20s area wide. A few clouds and cold tonight with lows in the lower 20s. Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the upper 50s on Saturday and on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s.

* Next Week: Models show another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas on Monday and Wednesday. Highs dropping back into the upper 30s on Monday, warm up to the mid 40s on Tuesday and then cool back down into the lower 30s on Wednesday. Overnight lows in the upper 10s to middle 20s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Snow, Ice & Cold Weather Still Around:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Wind Chill Advisory in effect for all of West Central Texas until Noon on this Thursday. Wind chill values will range from -10 to 10 across the area. ***

* Cloudy with some light snow showers and flurries over parts of the area this morning. Mostly cloudy and cold on this Thursday with highs ranging between 15-20 and dropping down to around 10 tonight. Snow flurries are possible at times today Another weak system working across the region will bring some light snow across West Central Texas late tonight and into the day on Friday. Wind chill values will remain below zero at times. On Friday we'll have some light snow during the first half of the day and we'll be cloudy. Decreasing clouds later into the day with highs in the lower 30s. Friday night into the middle 20s.

* Weekend/Next Week: Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the lower 50s on Saturday and on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s. Models are hinting at another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas on Monday. Highs dropping back into the 39s early next week with lows in the lower 20s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Extreme Cold & Light Snow Headline Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Wind Chill Advisory in effect for all of West Central Texas until 7:00 A.M. on Thursday. Wind chill values will range from -10 to 10 across the area. ***

* One of the coldest mornings we've seen in many years across West Central Texas with temperatures in the single digits and teens across the region. Cloudy, breezy and cold on this Wednesday across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs today only in the middle 10s (teens) and overnight lows tonight around 5° area wide. A disturbance working out of New Mexico across West Texas will bring a slight chance of some isolated snow showers today. No accumulation issues are expected with these showers.

* Late Week: Mostly cloudy and cold on Thursday with highs around 20 and dropping down to around 10 Thursday night. Another weak system working across the region could bring some light snow across West Central Texas late tomorrow night and into Friday. Wind chill values will remain below zero at times. On Friday we'll become partly cloudy and warm up into the middle 30s. Hopefully we can get some better melting going on the snow and ice by that point. Lows Friday night into the middle 20s.

* Weekend/Next Week: Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the lower 50s on Saturday and upper 50s on Sunday. Lows at night into the middle 20s to lower 30s. Models are hinting at another round of cold weather for early next week and also a chance for some more wintry precipitation across West Central Texas.

* Roadways: Roadways across the Big Country, the Northern Concho Valley and the Northern Heartland will remain extremely dangerous for today, tonight and on Thursday with high temperatures in the 10s and 20s and overnight lows ranging between 5 to 15 degrees. Even if there is some slight melting or some of the roadways have some tracks from vehicle travel these spots will quickly ice back over and become treacherous.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Major Winter Storm To Impact The Big Country:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Running a little behind this morning due to a tricky forecast so I will let the National Weather Service Winter Storm Watch text cover the weather blog discussion this morning. Major winter storm will affect West Central Texas late tonight and on Tuesday. We're expecting wintry precipitation and extremely cold temperatures across the area. As for today we'll see a mostly cloudy sky and warm with highs in the middle and upper 60s. Stay tuned for weather updates.

* Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late tonight through Tuesday morning for the Big Country. Impacts: Ice and snow accumulations will produce slick and hazardous roads, bridges and overpasses including Interstate 20. Also strong north winds will produce bitter cold wind chills in the zero to 5 below range. Timing: Snow, sleet and some freezing rain are expected to develop after midnight. Most of the heavy snow potential will end around sunrise Tuesday morning mainly light snow and blowing snow is expected. Accumulations: Ice accumulation of around 1/10 of an inch is possible along with 2 to 5 inches of snow. Winds/Visibility: North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph are expected. snow and blowing snow will reduce visibilities to possibly below 1/4 mile. A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Nice Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet a contrast on temperatures this morning across the region with a few spots in the upper 20s and other areas into the lower and middle 40s. Great weather ahead on this Friday with abundant sunshine and highs warming into the upper 60s and lower 70s across West Central Texas. Mostly clear and cool tonight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

* Weekend: Warm weather will continue into the early part of the weekend with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s on Saturday. Lows will drop into the upper 30s for Saturday night. A disturbance working across the region could squeeze out a few rain showers across the southern and eastern portions of the viewing area Saturday night and early on Sunday morning. Partly cloudy on Sunday and cooler with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

* Next Week: Increasing clouds on Monday and warm with highs into the middle 50s. A strong cold front will move into the region late Monday night and into early Tuesday with lows dropping into the lower 30s. Cloudy and very cold on Tuesday with a chance of a rain/snow/sleet mix across West Central Texas. Highs will be low to mid 30s all day on Tuesday. The precipitation will end Tuesday night and early on Wednesday but very cold with lows in the upper 10s and lower 20s. Still cold on Wednesday with highs in the middle 30s under a partly cloudy sky. I will note the model runs this morning are trying to slow down the arrival of the cold front to later on Tuesday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Warmer Weather Ahead, Colder Next Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another cold start this morning with temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to the lower 30s across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Nice weather on this Thursday with high temperatures this afternoon into the lower and middle 60s with abundant sunshine. Mostly clear and chilly tonight with lows in lower 30s.

Cold start this morning with temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to the lower 30s across West Central Texas. A nice day ahead with highs warming up into the middle 50s under a mostly sunny sky. A weak cold front will move across the region today but we're not expecting much with this boundary. Mostly clear & cold tonight with lows dropping back into the upper 20s and lower 30s.

* Late Week: Warming up into the lower and middle 60s on Thursday and into the upper 60s and lower 70s by Friday. Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Lows at night will be in the lower and middle 30s.

* Weekend: Warm weather will continue into the weekend with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s for Saturday and Sunday. Lows at night will be in the upper 30s. A disturbance working across the region could squeeze out a few rain showers across the southern and eastern portions of the viewing area Saturday night and early on Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Increasing clouds on Monday and warm with highs into the lower 70s. A strong cold front will move into the region late Monday night and into Tuesday with lows dropping into the low 30s. Cloudy and very cold on Tuesday with a chance of a rain/snow mix across West Central Texas. Highs will be low to mid 30s all day on Tuesday. The precipitation will end Tuesday night and early on Wednesday but very cold with lows in the upper 10s and lower 20s. Still cold on Wednesday with highs in the upper 30s under a partly cloudy sky.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Milder Weather Returns:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cold start this morning with temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to the lower 30s across West Central Texas. A nice day ahead with highs warming up into the middle 50s under a mostly sunny sky. A weak cold front will move across the region today but we're not expecting much with this boundary. Mostly clear & cold tonight with lows dropping back into the upper 20s and lower 30s.

* Late Week: Warming up into the lower and middle 60s on Thursday and into the upper 60s and lower 70s by Friday. Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Lows at night will be in the lower and middle 30s.

* Weekend: Warm weather will continue into the weekend with highs in the upper 60s for Saturday and middle 60s on Sunday. Lows at night will be in the middle and upper 30s. A disturbance working across the region could squeeze out a few rain showers across the southern and eastern portions of the viewing area Saturday night and early on Sunday morning. Another cold front will arrive by the late weekend.

* Next Week: The Sunday cold front will cool highs back into the upper 50s and lower 60s by Monday. An even strong front will arrive by Tuesday pushing highs back into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Another disturbance will move across Texas around this time period as well. Long range models this morning are showing some rain chances for Tuesday and into the middle of next week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Snow Ends Early, Sunny Later Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:

* Some light snow across the Big Country early this morning but weather conditions are not favorable for any weather problems. Temperatures have been holding in the middle and upper 30s and the snow band has slowly thinned out as it has moved southward. The NWS/San Angelo cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory earlier this morning based on the trend. There could still be a light dusting on grassy areas across the Big Country but ground temperatures are warm and roads are fine. Decreasing clouds into the morning as the snow ends, in fact sunshine will be back in full force by midday and into the afternoon. Highs today in the upper 40s and lower 50s with a cool northwest breeze. Tonight we'll drop into the middle and upper 30s under a mostly clear sky.

* Middle/Late Week: Warming back into the middle and upper 50s for Wednesday, lower 50s on Thursday and middle and upper 60s Friday. Lows will range from the middle 20s to the lower 30s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions expected each day.

* Weekend: Another cold front will arrive on late Saturday. There could be an isolated shower Saturday night or early Sunday morning but models are not in agreement over this solution. We'll still be in the 60s on Saturday but the front will cool us back into the 50s for Sunday. Lows each night into the middle 30s. Expect a partly cloudy sky over the weekend.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Sunny & Mild Today, Light Snow Tonight:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:

* A cold start to our Monday with temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to the lower 30s across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley this morning. Mostly sunny, breezy and turning milder by the afternoon with highs climbing into the upper 50s and lower 60s across West Central Texas. A cold front will move across the region tonight. As the front moves down across the region there will be an upper level disturbance moving across the region. With some moisture in place there is a chance of light snow late tonight and early Tuesday morning across the Big Country. I'm going with a 30 percent chance of light snow in my forecast package for the area. As far as accumulations we could see a dusting on grassy areas, although a few isolated spots could get up to 0.50 to 1.00" of snow. Lows will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. At the time of this blog, no Winter Weather Advisories have been issued by the local National Weather Service offices but they could be later today. Stay tuned for updates on Abilene Midday and later today on KRBC News.

* Middle/Late Week: Snow ends Tuesday morning, decreasing clouds and cooler with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Warming back into the middle and upper 50s for Wednesday and Thursday with middle 60s back into the forecast by Friday. Lows will range from the middle 20s to the lower 30s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions expected each day.

* Weekend: Another cold front will arrive on Saturday cooling weekend high temperatures back into the lower 50s with overnight lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Mostly cloudy on Saturday and partly cloudy on Sunday. Models are hinting at a chance of a shower Saturday but for now I've left it out of my forecast.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

A Cold Start To Friday, But Temperatures Rebounding:

Good Morning from KRBC Forecaster John Nolan...

* Very cold temperatures across the area this morning. Overnight lows were in the teens and lower 20's for everyone. The good news is that we'll be warming nicely under mostly clear skies today. Our highs should make it up into the lower 50's, quite a different picture from yesterday. We'll be chilly again tonight. Expect mostly clear skies with lows in the mid 20's.

* Weekend: A pleasant day for Saturday with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. We'll be warmer, with highs near 60 degrees. Saturday night lows will be in the mid 30's. A weak cold front moves it's way in on Sunday morning, dropping out temperatures a bit. Expect highs on Sunday near 50, with overnight lows in the mid 20's.

* Next Week: We'll see a series of dry cold fronts come through the area. Temperatures will range at or slightly below normal, with highs in the lower 50's and lows in the mid to upper 20's to lower 30's. We're going to keep it dry throughout the forecast period.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great weekend!

Much Colder For Thursday:

Good Morning from KRBC Forecaster John Nolan...

* Much colder temperatures greet us this morning thanks to a strong cold front which moved through during the overnight and early morning hours. Mornings temperatures were running in the upper 20's behind the front. Gusty North winds were going between 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40mph. Wind chills are very cold, into the teens. We won't warm much today, expect highs near 39. Clouds should clear out later in the day.

* Winds will subside tonight allowing radiational cooling to take place. Expect very cold temperatures overnight, with lows in the upper teens to near 20 degrees. Winds will shift to the South which will allow our temperatures to rise back into the lower 50's for highs on Friday under mostly clear skies.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy for Saturday, warmer as well with highs in the mid to upper 50's. Another cold front works through the area on Sunday, bringing a slight chance for precipitation. Expect lows to be in the upper 20's and highs to be near 50 degrees.

* Next Week: We'll keep a slight chance for showers in the forecast for early Monday. Temperatures will hover around the 50 degree mark through mid-week, with overnight lows in the upper 20's and lower 30's.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday, stay warm!

Windy & Warm Today, Cooler Tomorrow:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Once again we have areas of patchy fog this morning across portions of est Central Texas. Otherwise we're mostly clear across the area with temperatures into the 30s and lower 40s. Mostly sunny, windy & warmer today with highs climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Could see some areas of blowing dust as well. Increasing clouds tonight and windy with lows in the middle 30s. Areas of patchy fog will develop late tonight.

* A strong cold front will move into West Central Texas early on Thursday bringing colder weather. There is a slight chance for rain (mostly just drizzle) on Thursday under a mostly cloudy sky. Areas of patchy fog during the morning hours. Clouds should begin to thin out some into the afternoon. Highs on Thursday will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s with lows Thursday night into the upper 10s and lower 20s. A little warmer but still cool on Friday with highs in the lower 50s and lows dropping into the middle 20s for Friday night. Partly cloudy conditions expected for Friday.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and warmer on Saturday with high temperatures into the middle and upper 50s and lows Saturday night in the lower 30s. Based on model runs this morning there is slight chance for showers Sunday and into Sunday night under a mostly cloudy sky. A cold front will also move through the region on Sunday. Highs in the lower 50s with overnight lows into the middle 30s.

* Next Week: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers on Monday with highs in the mid 50s. Temperatures will drop into the mid and upper 30s Monday night. Partly cloudy and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the upper 40s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Slightly Cooler Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Dense Fog Advisory in effect for the eastern counties of the Big Country through the mid-morning hours. ***

* Patchy fog this morning mostly over the eastern counties of the Big Country. A weak cold front has shifted through the area overnight and has shift our winds to the north. Expect a partly cloudy day with highs climbing into the upper 50s. Partly cloudy and cool tonight with lows in the middle 30s. Winds will switch to the south and southwest on Wednesday warming us up quickly into the middle and upper 60s under a partly cloudy sky. We'll drop down into the lower 30s Wednesday night with increasing clouds late and areas of patchy fog developing.


* Late Week: A strong cold front will move into the region by Thursday bringing cooler weather for West Central Texas. There is a slight chance for rain (mostly just drizzle) on Thursday under a mostly cloudy sky. Highs on Thursday will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s with lows Thursday night into the upper 10s and lower 20s. A little warmer but still cool on Friday with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s and lows dropping into the middle 20s for Friday night. Mostly sunny conditions expected for Friday.

* Weekend: Quiet weather over the weekend under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will warm into the middle and upper 50s both Saturday and Sunday with lows in the lower to middle 30s for Saturday night and Sunday night. No rain chances are expected.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Breezy & Warm Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Dense Fog Advisory in effect for the Big Country, the Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley through the mid-morning hours. ***

* Waking up to dense fog across West Central Texas this morning with visibilities at times down to 1/4 of a mile. Temperatures are into the 30s as well as the dewpoint temperatures so we're pretty saturated out there so the low clouds and fog will stick around for a while. Decreasing clouds by midday across the area with a mostly sunny sky back in the picture this afternoon. Highs will climb into the middle 60s. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the upper 30s.

* Early Week: A weak front passing through will help cool highs on Tuesday back into the lower 60s but we're heading back into the middle and upper 60s by Wednesday. Overnight lows will be into the middle and upper 30s. Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky.

* Late Week: A strong cold front will move into the region by Thursday bringing cooler weather for West Central Texas. Highs on Thursday will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s with lows Thursday night into the lower 20s. Still cool on Friday with highs in the lower 40s and lows into the middle 20s for Friday night. Expect a partly cloudy sky both days.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Warmer Temps. For This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clear & cool outside this morning across West Central Texas with temperatures mostly into the 30s. Warmer weather on tap for today with highs climbing into the lower and middle 50s under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Clouds will be on the increase tonight with lows in the lower 30s.

* Weekend: A disturbance working across the region to our south will tap some moisture and will squeeze out a few showers, mostly south of the I-20 corridor on Saturday and early Sunday. Otherwise we'll be mostly cloudy to cloudy over the area with highs in the lower 50s. Clouds early on Sunday then becoming partly cloudy later in the day with highs warming into the lower 60s. Overnight lows each morning in the middle to upper 30s.

* Next Week: Still warm on Monday with highs in the middle 60s under a partly cloudy sky and dropping into the middle 30s Monday night. A cold front will move into the area on Tuesday lowering highs back into the lower 50s for midweek and overnight lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. A few clouds will be around for the middle of the week. This air mass doesn't look to be as cold as the recent spell we dealt with earlier this week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a great weekend...

Sunshine & Milder Temperatures Return Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Still a decent amount of clouds across West Central Texas this morning but things are clear to our west and northwest across the Permian Basin and the South Plains. The clouds will continue to thin out from west to east today. The good news is we'll see the sunshine return today and we'll also get temperatures warmed up out of the 30s. We should be mostly sunny to partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the middle 40s. Some clouds will return tonight but we'll still be chilly with lows dropping into the middle 20s. Warmer weather on Friday with highs back into the lower and middle 50s under a partly cloudy sky. Clouds will be on the increase tomorrow night with lows in the lower 30s.

* Weekend: A system working across the Big Bend area and into the Northern Edwards Plateau/Concho Valley could squeeze out a stray shower a little south of the I-20 corridor on Saturday. Otherwise we'll be mostly cloudy over the area with highs in the middle 50s. Partly cloudy and warming into the lower 60s on Sunday. Lows each morning in the middle to upper 30s.

* Next Week: Still warm on Monday with highs in the lower 60s under a partly cloudy sky and dropping into the middle 30s Monday night. A cold front will move into the area on Tuesday lowering highs back into the lower 50s for midweek and overnight lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. A few clouds will be around for the middle of the week. Models are still not in agreement with how cold the air mass will be for us across West Central Texas but we'll continue to advertise the cooler pattern for next week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Another Chilly Day For West Central Texas:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another cold morning across West Central Texas but it's not quite as cold as the models and our forecast had predicted. The cloud deck returned overnight and that has held temperatures in the upper 10s to the mid 20s. Having said that there could still be some areas that will dip into the middle 10s. On this Wednesday we'll remain mostly cloudy to cloudy with highs only into the middle 30s. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows around 20. A weak disturbance will move across West Texas later today and tonight and could squeeze out a few snow flurries. There's not a lot of moisture to work with so we'll have to see if we can get a few flurries out of the system.

* Late Week/Weekend: We'll start to warm up around here on Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 40s under a mostly cloudy sky. Lows Thursday night will be in the mid 20s. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday we'll warm into the middle 50s with overnight lows in the lower to mid 30s. Expect a partly cloudy sky during this time frame.

* Next Week: Warming up into the lower 60s on Monday ahead of the next strong cold front that will arrive on Tuesday. Highs drop back into the lower 50s on Tuesday. Expect a partly cloudy sky early next week. Models are not in agreement with how cold this next Arctic blast will be for us across West Central Texas but we'll continue to advertise a cooler pattern next week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Cold Day Ahead For West Central Texas:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Very cold morning across West Central Texas with temperatures in the upper 10s to mid 20s across the area. The breeze this morning has wind chill values down between 5-15° area wide. Expect a partly cloudy and cold day ahead with highs in the lower to middle 30s. Increasing high clouds tonight but very cold with lows around 15 and a light east breeze. Another cold day on Wednesday under a mostly cloudy sky and highs in the middle 30s. A weak system moving out of New Mexico into West Texas Wednesday afternoon and night could tap some moisture and squeeze out a few snow flurries. Lows Wednesday night in the upper 10s to lower 20s.

* Late Week/Weekend: Gradual warming trend will take place during the late week and into the upcoming weekend. Highs on Thursday climb back into the middle 40s after a cold start. Highs Friday will be in the mid 50s. Upper 50s to lower 60s are the forecast highs on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 20s to the upper 30s. Expect a mostly cloudy sky Friday and Saturday with a partly cloudy sky by Sunday. No precipitation chances are anticipated at this time.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Arctic Cold Front Arrives Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Patchy fog and drizzle across West Central Texas this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the Northern Concho Valley and the Heartland into the mid-morning hours. Mostly cloudy out there otherwise this morning with temperatures in the 30s and very low 40s. Arctic cold front will move through the Big County late this morning and should be along and south of Interstate 20 around midday. I don't think we get much of a warming trend today so I'm keeping highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s across the area today. Decreasing clouds tonight, breezy and very cold with lows dropping into the upper 10s (teens) across all of West Central Texas.

* Tuesday & Wednesday: These two days will be the coldest for us across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs will only be in the lower to middle 30s with lows middle and upper 10s. The colder spots could see even colder morning lows. Remember your cold weather safety tips (see graphic above) during this time frame. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day.

* Late Week/Weekend: Gradual warming trend will take place during the late week and the early part of the upcoming weekend. Highs on Thursday climb back into the middle 40s after a cold start in the upper 10s. Highs Friday will be in the mid 50s and upper 50s on Saturday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 20s to the middle 30s. We'll cool back down into the lower 50s on Sunday. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day with no rain chances anticipated at this time.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...