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 the snow!
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. Temperatures climbed into the 50s and 60s. But don’t let your guard down, folks. Inclement weather is coming. The graphic to the left is a… Read more →
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 The winter storm watch is no longer in effect. * Event…Snow will increase in intensity tonight and continue into Monday across the panhandles. Total snowfall accumulations of 8 to 14 inches will be likely across… Read more →
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″ sound? Those are the daily snowfall records, in order, of the dates above.
Now, as it sits right now, our next system will be in Amarillo Sunday afternoon (24th) and leave by Monday (25th) so I don’t think there is a chance to break a record. But it is still interesting that the 24th and 25th are historically wet days and here we are repeating history!
Kinda neat!
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 closer and closer it is looking increasingly more moist. And with the cold air in place, plus the chance for more cold air to be… Read more →
