Snowfall Possible in the Big Country Next Week

ABILENE, Texas (KRBC/KTAB) – As the calendar flips to January, it seems that the weather may flip too.

Next week, there’s a chance we could see snowflakes flying across the Big Country, as an Arctic front pushes through most of the Midwest and Great Plains.

The polar vortex is often referenced when winter weather is in the forecast. What is it? Well, first things first, the polar vortex is always

present. It is found when a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounds both of the Earth’s poles. The only difference is that the polar vortex weakens in the summer and strengthens in the winter.

Above is an image provided by the National Weather Service to represent this terminology.

As shown, when the vortex strengthens, it gets cooler, and Arctic air shifts southward. Why did I explain this? Well, back in 2021, “Winter Storm Uri,” or as others may refer to it, “Snowmageddon,” took place. While nothing this severe is in the current forecast, the same setup could still happen next week with minor impacts reaching as far South as the Big Country.

The National Weather Service is confident in the timing of this Arctic Front. Expect the temperatures to drop severely overnight on Sunday and into Monday. The highs should consistently be within the upper 30s and 40s; however, the lows are a bit trickier to forecast this far out.

The National Weather Service is confident in the timing of this Arctic Front. Expect the temperatures to drop severely overnight on Sunday and into Monday. The highs should consistently be within the upper 30s and 40s; however, the lows are a bit trickier to forecast this far out.

An Arctic Cold Air Outbreak is expected across the Central and Eastern United States next week. There is still a bit of uncertainty regarding winter precipitation across the Big Country for next week, so stay tuned for the most recent updates!

Be sure to download the BCH-To-Go app. You can also learn more by visiting the NWS San Angelo website. Stay warm and stay informed in the Big Country.