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Wx Info: Why it's colder after it snows

Wx Info: Why it’s colder after it snows

Nick Lilja Thursday, February 28, 2013 // 4:00 am

You might think this is a silly explanation, but a lot of people in Amarillo have asked me, “Why aren’t we in the 50s? It’s almost March!” The answer is a little more complicated (but also easy to explain) than it sounds. The simple answer is: The snow keeps us cool. The real answer is the snow keep us cool… Read more →

Posted in Archive | Tagged evaporational cooling, snow, weather
Another cold day for the Texas panhandle

Another cold day for the Texas panhandle

Nick Lilja Thursday, February 28, 2013 // 3:30 am

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 we’ll only manage to climb to 45 degrees under a mostly sunny sky. Meanwhile the average high for today is 58. Snow pack can do… Read more →

Posted in Archive, High Plains Weather | Tagged high plains weather, snow melt, texas panhandle, weather

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!

Status updated on Thursday, February 28, 2013 // 3:00 am | Permalink
Blizzard conditions nearing

Blizzard conditions nearing

Nick Lilja Sunday, February 24, 2013 // 12:00 pm

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 →

Posted in Archive, High Plains Weather | Tagged Amarillo weather, Blizzard, Blizzard '13, Meteorology, snow

Blizzard Warning issued for Texas and Oklahoma panhandles

Nick Lilja Sunday, February 24, 2013 // 5:30 am

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 The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.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 →

Posted in Archive, High Plains Weather | Tagged Amarillo weather, Blizzard, Blizzard '13, snow, weather
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