Apparently the 06z GFS has pulled a quick U-turn on the 0z projections. And it has gone one step closer to – of all things – December for the high plains.

06z GFS Precip Type 18z Monday
06z GFS Precip Type
18z Monday

This is the suggested precipitation type for Monday, March 25, 2013 across the Texas panhandle and the rest of the region in the afternoon.

And yes, blue means snow.

The GFS computer weather model suggests high temperatures in the low 30s on Monday and Tuesday.

Not sure how long this projection will hold. Keep in mind at about 10-12 days out these forecast models are still relatively inconsistent . But if it holds, talk about a far cry from where Amarillo will be today.

 

Mid-Atlantic thunderstorm chances tomorrow

Mid-Atlantic thunderstorm chances tomorrow

The zonal / west-northwest flow pattern that’s set up across much of the US will spark an opportunity for showers and thunderstorms – some severe – on Saturday for southern Virginia and northern North Carolina. Cities like Raleigh and Greensboro, NC and Roanoke, VA should keep an eye to the sky tomorrow. The catalyst for the thunderstorm chances are a few disturbances… Read more →

Amarillo almost hot today, then cooler this weekend

Get the sunscreen out, the fans ready and put the A/C on stand-by. Amarillo will be – almost – hot this afternoon. The thermometer will climb easily into the 80s and perhaps a few back yards could be kissing 90 degrees before it’s all said and done. Now, some of the latest computer weather models have shown a more modest… Read more →