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A Daily Chance for Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast through Late Next Week

by Bob Rose | Apr 10, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

An unsettled, active weather pattern has taken hold across Texas. This change has come about as the persistent ridge of high pressure over Texas has recently shifted to the east, allowing a southwesterly flow in the middle and upper atmosphere to develop from eastern...

Chances for Rain Returning Late Week into the Upcoming Weekend

by Bob Rose | Apr 6, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

Saturday’s cold front brought another round of some much-needed rain to the region. Weekend rain amounts generally averaged between 0.5 and 1 inch, although several Hill Country locations saw totals of less than a quarter inch. Combining both rain recent events since...

Widespread Rain and Cooler Temperatures Expected this Weekend

by Bob Rose | Apr 2, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

A large area of rain and thunderstorms pushed east out of West Texas late Wednesday night and spread across the Hill Country and most of Central Texas early Thursday morning. Totals were generally in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, although a pocket of 2-2.5-inch...

Chances for Rain and Thunderstorms Increase Beginning Late Wednesday

by Bob Rose | Mar 30, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

Confidence has increased in the forecast for rain later this week and for the upcoming weekend. Not only has the chance for rain gone up but forecasted rain amounts have also increased. It’s not out of the question that much of our area could receive between 1 and 2...

Turning Cooler this Weekend. Finally, Some Rain is on the Horizon

by Bob Rose | Mar 27, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

A stout cold front will bring a noticeable change in the weather Friday afternoon and Friday night that will continue through Saturday night. The front is forecast to move across the Hill Country Friday afternoon, reaching the Austin/Interstate 35 corridor in the late...

Another Warm and Dry Week is Forecast. Some Changes on the Horizon for Next Week

by Bob Rose | Mar 23, 2026 | bobs-blog, one-column-page

It seems our short season of spring gave way to summer over the weekend as temperatures soared well into the 90s. Long-term averages indicate high temperatures for late March should be about 20 degrees cooler—in the mid-70s. The July-like heat resulted from the...
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