Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Spring, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG)

Lat: 32.2° N Lon: 101.52° W Elev: 2572 ft.

Fog/Mist

58°F

14°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 5:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Howard County

Today
Partly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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435 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026
 
 

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