The foggy, rainy weather the Killeen - Fort Hood area saw on Sunday is expected to be the last such weather the area will see for at least the next few days.
Monique Sellers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, said on Sunday that by today the rainy weather system, which originated on the West Coast, should have all moved out, having seen about of quarter of an inch of rain in accumulation.
âThereâs no more rain chances this week,â Sellers said.
Aside from a cold front expected to move through late Tuesday, the region is expected to see mostly typical temperatures for this time of year.
Plastic sleds, pool toys and skateboards without wheels could be seen speedily descending several hills at Temple’s Lions Park Monday morning followed by laughter.
Killeen-area residents may be able to do just that Sunday afternoon or evening.
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Central Texas area from 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.
Precipitation could begin as early as midnight tonight, said Allison Prater, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Prater said that what constitutes a winter storm warning is when more than 2 inches of snow are projected, and/or a one-eighth of an inch of ice, and/or one-eighth of an inch of sleet.
The storm is part of an upper level disturbance through large areas of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Current projections indicate potential snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches.
Huckaby said that if the heart of the storm pushes directly through Bell County â which it is currently projected to miss to the north â then there could be around 2 to 3 inches.
âThe Monday morning (commute) could be a little tricky,â Huckaby said.
Huckaby said the roads and highways may be slushy or icy on Monday morning.
If the snow accumulates, it could perpetuate temperatures well below freezing, he added.
Sundayâs overnight low is currently projected to be 32 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from 9 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Monday.