Texas Update, March 9th, 2017

Texas is still doing pretty well, and avoiding the more widespread drought to the north and northwest.

Areas of abnormal dryness continue to expand a bit, but nothing terrible at this time. However, the longer we go without moisture the worse it will get...and fast. The map below (GFS Model) shows the expected total moisture during the next 10 days.

Notice that areas of East Texas are in line to get some moisture. Areas farther west and especially northwest, will likely get shut out. In fact, get a load of the upper level weather pattern the ECMWF Model is painting a week from now and beyond...

Thursday March 15th

Saturday March 17th

Monday March 19th

Pretty solid ridge of high pressure building out of the Desert Southwest. That will keep us pretty warm for this time of year and give East Texas the best chance for any significant moisture.