Back in the saddle

Well, the week of was nice, but now it’s back to forecasting for the high plains.. Which is almost as fun.

Sadly, though, as we enter a more “summer-like” pattern across the Texas panhandle, our rain chances will be diminishing quite a bit. In fact, the most recent models are now suggesting a pretty substantial ridge of high pressure settling in across the area starting Tuesday and holding on through early next week.

That spells little-to-no-rain-chances and hot temperatures. Buckle up for the 90s and 100s to build into the area starting Tuesday and holding on until – as it looks right now – next Monday.

But after that, things may become more interesting once again with some showers and storms forecast for NEXT Tuesday through Friday.

We’ll have to play the waiting game in the meantime. Get the AC ready!



Author of the article:


Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.