Slight Chance of Freezing Rain Tuesday in the Concho Valley

SAN ANGELO – There is a very slight chance of freezing rain Tuesday across the eastern portions of the Concho Valley.  

According to NWS weather experts, as a week of weather fluctuations unfolds, today marks the advent of weak ridging aloft, traversing over the region in tandem with the gradual establishment of surface high pressure. Morning low clouds are expected to disperse by late morning, paving the way for a sunny afternoon across the area. However, the aftermath of yesterday's cold front will maintain cooler temperatures, with highs forecasted in the upper 40s for the Big Country and ranging from the low to mid-50s elsewhere, ushering in the new year on a cool note.

Looking ahead to tonight, an influx of increasing high clouds, attributed to an eastward-moving upper-level trough originating from the Desert Southwest, is poised to sweep across our area. This cloud cover could potentially temper the strength of radiational cooling overnight, leading to forecasted lows in the low 30s.

Tomorrow, attention turns to a weak upper-level trough anticipated to cross West Central Texas, bearing the promise of showers within the region. Primarily favoring the eastern counties, rain chances are anticipated to diminish toward the western expanses. Computer models suggest precipitation initiating after 9 a.m., with temperatures projected to rise above freezing by that time, mitigating the likelihood of wintry mix inclusion in the current forecast.

However, a slightly expedited arrival of the trough coupled with earlier precipitation might yield a brief period of freezing could form with the rain across localized areas, should conditions align. Nevertheless, any impact is expected to be minimal as temperatures are anticipated to ascend above freezing shortly after sunrise.

Stay informed with updated weather reports as these anticipated weather patterns progress, providing insights into potential shifts and developments in the region's atmospheric conditions.