COLDER AIR ARRIVES, TURNS WINDY, AND RAINY TOO.....

As I am writing this weather discussion, colder air is slowly crawling into the Brazos Valley, helping to set the stage for a pretty miserable day on Wednesday. However, on the bright side, we will pick up well needed rain.

Here is the set up. At the surface, Canadian high pressure will continue to move towards Texas, supplying us with the cold air. Also, while the high moves closer, the wind will pick up tonight and most of Wednesday before calming down Wednesday evening. In the upper levels, energy from the Rockies will slide down, helping to produce more cloud cover and rainfall. Additionally, a healthy supply of moisture off the Pacific Ocean will allow for widespread precipitation, which could be heavy at times.

Expect rain to pick up in coverage overnight and into Wednesday morning. Rain will last for most of the day on Wednesday along with temperatures that will hover in the middle to lower 40s. Yup, its going to be cold, windy, and soggy.

Overall, about 0.75" to 1.25" of rain will fall for most of the Brazos Valley. There will be a few spots that pick up less, and a few isolated locations that pick up a more than that. Make sure to have your wet weather gear ready.

Weather Update 2-24-14

What a beautiful weekend for all of us! The air was warm, there was sunshine, and a little bit of humidity too. Now as we transition to a new work week, the weather will become more active. This includes, more cloud cover, wind, much colder air, and rainfall too.

Tonight should remain tranquil with a cloud sky and a few areas of mist and light fog around. By Tuesday afternoon, the cloud cover persists, but several light isolates showers will crop up from time to time. By Tuesday night, the action begins as a cold front approaches.

Following the passage of the cold front late Tuesday night, much colder air will rush in on a gusty wind from the north. Additionally, energy coming off the Rockies will combine with energy off the Pacific Ocean and combine to develop widespread rain on Wednesday. Not only will there be rain on Wednesday, it will be windy, and temperatures will not even get out of the 40s! Yup, its going to be a tough weather day for all of us.

I will keep you well informed as new information comes into the weather center and as the weather changes.

Tonight: Cloudy with a few areas of mist and light fog. Low: 61°

Tuesday: Overcast with several isolated light showers, warm. High: 72°

Tuesday Night: Periods of light rain, turning windy, and colder. Low: 45°

Wednesday: Cold, rainy, and windy. High: 48°