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.