With cold air already in place, an approaching upper level storm system will bring a good chance of snow to all of west central Texas.  It appears the snow will start across the northwest Big Country after midnight Thursday and then spread across the remainder of west central Texas during the daylight hours on Friday. Although the amount of moisture remains uncertain, it appears that an inch or two of snow accumulation will be possible across most of west central Texas by the time the snow ends Friday evening.

Given the cold conditions seen the last few days, temperatures on area roadways have likely cooled to the point where some of the snow may create icy spots on area roadways.

In addition to the threat of snow, very cold temperatures are possible Saturday morning. If skies clear as expected behind the storm system, temperatures will fall rapidly perhaps reaching into the teens across parts of the area.

Area residents and those traveling across west central Texas are urged to monitor the weather forecasts and weather conditions as this developing winter weather event unfolds.

The current forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday, snow likely, mainly before noon and cloudy with a high near 36. North northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming south.