Earlier today the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) gave their analysis of the severe weather situation for the Texas Panhandle. It reads: SHORT TERM FORECAST GUIDANCE CONTINUES TO INDICATE MODEST MOISTURE RETURN ON INCREASING S/SELY LOW LEVEL FLOW AHEAD OF A DRYLINE EXTENDING SWD FROM LEE CYCLONE OVER SE CO INTO SW TX. DEWPOINTS NEAR 50 F… Read more →
Looking toward the weekend, an intriguing scenario is currently unfolding for the Texas panhandle. As another area of low pressure is digging itself into the southwest it’s increasing the chances for precipitation for the high plains. Only, this time, it won’t be falling as snow. Well, at least not to start. Promise. Scenario As an area of low pressure shift to the… Read more →
Happy Palindrome Day! 3/1/13! Okay, so it isn’t the “official” palindrome day, but it is still pretty cool. Just like our temperatures! I’ve got more segues than an L.A. mall! Okay, so the “Segway” people mover is spelled differently, but you get the idea. Highs today will be on the cool side again. The Texas panhandle will be below average… Read more →
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. One which eventually gave Amarillo hurricane force wind gusts and more than a foot-and-a-half of snow. A lot of people have asked me, “How crazy… Read more →
