Abilene, TX

2:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 1693 ft
Lon: 99.7° W
Lat: 32.5° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Abilene Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:45 PM CST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
36.3 °F
Feels Like 36 °F
Wind(mph)
1.0
Sunrise / Set
7:25 AM
6:20 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Ice Pellets 38 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Rain 61 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 | 38 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.43 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
35%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KABI 111952Z 03011G17KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3050 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP337 T00221111
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
36 °F
Dew Point
11 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.0 mph from NE
Wind Gust
6.0 mph
Health
UV
6 out of 16
Pollen
7.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Taylor
Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Colder. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
cloudy Cloudy. Chance of rain and light freezing rain in the morning...then a chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday Night
nt_rain Cloudy. Rain and light sleet likely in the evening...then rain likely after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Tuesday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 79601
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
38 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Ice Pellets
38 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 13
Chance of Rain
61 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
70 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 38 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
61 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
61 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Colder. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 18 34 | 9 36 | 11 23 | 9
Wind 13 mph NNE 15 mph NNE 12 mph NE 8 mph East
Humidity 77% 34% 36% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 24% 31% 30% 45%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:25 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Sunday
cloudy Cloudy. Chance of rain and light freezing rain in the morning...then a chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday Night
nt_rain Cloudy. Rain and light sleet likely in the evening...then rain likely after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 7 34 | 13 38 | 25 36 | 29
Wind 7 mph ESE 13 mph SSE 13 mph SSE 13 mph SSE
Humidity 49% 41% 58% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 70%
Cloud Cover 68% 94% 95% 96%
Conditions Ice Pellets Ice Pellets Ice Pellets Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:24 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Monday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 34 54 | 41 58 | 36 40 | 34
Wind 13 mph South 15 mph WSW 8 mph West 5 mph WSW
Humidity 92% 61% 45% 78%
Chance of Precip. 70% 20% 20% 0%
Cloud Cover 81% 52% 28% 28%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:22 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Tuesday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 31 61 | 34 65 | 40 47 | 41
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 70% 36% 40% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 29% 19% 22% 26%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:23 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 43 63 | 36 63 | 29 40 | 25
Wind 6 mph SW 11 mph West 6 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 89% 37% 28% 52%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 42% 36% 37%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:24 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 29 54 | 36 56 | 38 40 | 34
Wind 6 mph North 7 mph NNE 6 mph NE 4 mph East
Humidity 64% 50% 48% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 34% 36% 40% 40%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:24 PM
Source: NWS at 3:50 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Taylor
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 34 56 | 34 56 | 38 40 | 34
Wind 6 mph NE 9 mph ENE 6 mph NE 4 mph East
Humidity 79% 43% 48% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 37% 40% 40%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:24 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KABI) 60 °F 36 °F
Record (KABI) 91 °F (1922) 1 °F (1899)
Yesterday 56 °F 35 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 19
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:25 AM CST 6:20 PM CST
Civil Twilight 7:00 AM CST 6:46 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 6:31 AM CST 7:15 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 6:02 AM CST 7:43 PM CST
Moon 10:49 PM CST 9:27 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 45m
Length of Day
10h 55m
Tomorrow will be 1m 47s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
66 °F
Brownsville
66 °F
Harlingen
66 °F
Port Isabel
64 °F
Edinburg
64 °F
McAllen
14 °F
Pampa / Mesa Vista
14 °F
Pampa
15 °F
Dalhart
16 °F
Amarillo
17 °F
Perryton
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Abilene 36 °F Clear 1:52 PM CST
Abilene Dyess 36 °F Clear 1:55 PM CST
Sweetwater 34 °F Clear 2:35 PM CST
Coleman 41 °F Clear 2:35 PM CST
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Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 48° (NE)
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METAR KABI 111952Z 03011G17KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3050 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP337 T00221111

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
ABI 5mi. true N, Abilene, TX 36.3 °F 36 °F 11 °F 35% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1670 ft 2:45 PM CST Rapid Fire
Home, Abilene, TX 37.8 °F 38 °F 17 °F 42% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1730 ft 2:45 PM CST Rapid Fire  
McMurry University, Abilene, TX 38.0 °F 38 °F 14 °F 37% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1770 ft 2:44 PM CST Normal
RAWS HAMBY TX, Abilene, TX 36 °F 27 °F 12 °F 36% NE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 1899 ft 2:03 PM CST MADIS
Near S. 14th United, Abilene, TX 36.7 °F 33 °F 14 °F 39% NNE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1757 ft 2:43 PM CST Normal  
MesoWest Clyde West , Clyde, TX 36 °F 36 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1952 ft 1:25 PM CST MADIS
Southern Meadows, Abilene, TX 36.4 °F 31 °F 13 °F 37% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1830 ft 2:39 PM CST Normal
Wylie (Willow Bend), Abilene, TX 35.9 °F 28 °F 12 °F 36% West  at  10.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1841 ft 2:45 PM CST Rapid Fire
MesoWest Tye West , Tye, TX 33 °F 33 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1805 ft 1:45 PM CST MADIS
Hawley,Tx Weather, Hawley, TX 38.5 °F 38 °F 15 °F 38% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1619 ft 2:45 PM CST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Ovalo TX , Lawn, TX 34 °F 26 °F 14 °F 43% NE  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 1921 ft 2:26 PM CST MADIS
The Peterson Home, Ovalo, TX 34.8 °F 35 °F 14 °F 42% ENE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1928 ft 2:45 PM CST Rapid Fire
20 Mi. SW of Abilene, Elm Valley Community, TX 35.3 °F 35 °F 12 °F 38% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2181 ft 2:38 PM CST Normal  
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:18 AM CST on February 11, 2012

... Winter weather returns to west central Texas...

Primary impact...
icy spots may develop on area roadways... mainly on bridges and
overpasses.

Location and timing...
mainly along and north of an Ozona to San Angelo to Brownwood line
starting sunrise Sunday morning and continuing through Sunday
evening.

What should you do...
people with travel plans across west central Texas should stay tuned
to additional updates and be prepared to adjust their plans should
the icy conditions become more widespread.

In addition... with much more widespread icy conditions possible
across the Permian Basin and South Plains... anyone with travel plans
into those areas should be prepared to postpone their trip or at
least give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.

Overview...
the combination of a cold Arctic airmass and an approaching upper
level system will bring a chance of wintry precipitation to parts of
west central Texas Sunday and Sunday night. This precipitation may
develop as early as shortly after sunrise across the northern
Edwards Plateau... and then spread northeast across the remainder of
west central Texas by noon. The wintery mix is expected to continue
through Sunday evening... coming to an end before sunrise Monday
morning.

Temperatures will remain extremely critical on Sunday and Sunday
night... and there remain quite a bit of uncertainty on whether the
wintery mixture develops and how widespread it may be... or if it
remains as a cold rain. Right now... it appears that with
temperatures at or near freezing for much of the day on Sunday along
and north of an Ozona to San Angelo to Brownwood line... a mixture of
rain... freezing rain... and sleet will be likely. The precipitation
is expected to remain light... and any ice accumulations will be
light as well.

As temperatures actually warm Sunday evening... the potential for
wintery precipitation will shift north as well. By midnight Sunday
night... temperatures are expected to be well above freezing areawide
and the threat for ice accumulation will end.

Although any ice accumulation is expected to be spotty and not
widespread... the uncertainty in this situation remains high. Should
temperatures end up colder than currently forecasted... more of west
central Texas will see the impact of icy conditions and the threat
of hazardous travel conditions will increase.


433 am CST Sat Feb 11 2012

Winter weather returns to west central Texas...

The combination of a cold Arctic airmass and an approaching upper
level system will bring a chance of wintry precipitation to parts of west
central Texas Sunday and Sunday night.

Precipitation will begin to increase after sunrise Sunday mainly
over the northern Edwards Plateau and parts of the Big Country and
Concho Valley. A mix of rain and freezing rain is expected generally
along and north of an Ozona... to Paint Rock... to Coleman line.
Little ice accumulation is expected for most areas. However...
overpasses... bridges and exposed surfaces may see some light
accumulations. Sunday afternoon... a mix of rain and sleet is then
expected north of Mertzon... to San Angelo... to Brownwood line.
South of this line mostly rain is expected. Little to no
accumulation of sleet is expected as surface temperatures should
remain above freezing. After sunset... a mix of rain and sleet is
expected over much of the Big Country and northern Concho
Valley... then becoming all rain after midnight.

Although little accumulation of ice and sleet is expected at this
time... a lot of uncertainty remains and a slight change in
forecast temperatures could result in higher amounts. Residents
are urged to continue to monitor future forecasts from the
National Weather Service in San Angelo as this possible winter
weather event unfolds.


Daniels