I wanted to wait until things really calmed down in the Texas panhandle before doing a quick recap of the incredible blizzard that brought the area to a stand-still. This was a very unique scenario.…
Category: High Plains Weather
Another cold day for the Texas panhandle
Another cold day for the Texas panhandle. It is starting to feel more like December in Amarillo than (almost) March. Look for the mid- to upper-40s to be the main players for today’s temps. Amarillo…
A couple of cool things headed your way!
Hey guys, in the next few hours I’m going to try to get a few interesting posts up. A quick recap of the blizzard and an explanation as to why we’ve been so cold after…
Blizzard conditions nearing
I know what everyone is thinking. A lot of people got the “Blizzard Warning” text on their phone this morning. Then looked outside, scratched their heads and said, “what blizzard?” Then, the sun came out.…
Blizzard Warning issued for Texas and Oklahoma panhandles
From the National Weather Service: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Blizzard Warning…Which is in effect from 6 pm this evening to 3 am cst Tuesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in…
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February 25th historically damp!
Since Amarillo is facing an opportunity for such a fierce winter storm, I went back and looked at the history books for February 24th, 25th and 26th. And it is wet! How does 7.8″, 10.0″ and 3.5″…
The ‘Winter Storm Watch’ for the panhandles might not be enough
For those of you who like the snow, you’re going to love this forecast. For those of you who aren’t fans… Buckle up. Scenario The next system is headed our direction and as it gets…
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More snow in Amarillo? That groundhog don’t know nothin’
As a meteorologist, one of the most interesting things to wake up to is the National Weather Service alarm on my phone. It tells me that a new watch/warning/advisory has been issued for our area.…
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Colder air seeps in, turns forecast whiter
In the past 24 hours things have gotten whiter. A lot whiter. At this time yesterday, we were looking at the chance for some rain showers and a rumble of thunder or two. The GFS,…
Friday Forecast
It’s Friday! We made it! Almost to the weekend! As we close out the week keep an eye out for two rounds of flurries across the area. For the Oklahoma panhandle and our eastern counties,…
