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A “Snowmageddon: Amarillo” scenario

Nick Lilja Thursday, February 7, 2013 // 6:33 am

I know during the show today, I mentioned a chance for 1” to 4” of snow across the high plains next Tuesday. So how did I come to that conclusion? How does it breakdown? Let’s take a look! In order for the panhandles to get a good shot at significant snowfall, we need a few things to happen. And the… Read more →

Posted in Archive, High Plains Weather | Tagged Amarillo weather, snow, weather models

From thunderstorms to snow?!?

Nick Lilja Wednesday, February 6, 2013 // 11:42 pm

Boy did life get interesting in the past 24 hours! We are tracking a handful of different events in the Wether Center this morning. First is the opportunity for showers and thunderstorms ahead of the next system that arrives on Saturday. As it looks right now, we will only need to worry about strong storms. As you can see from… Read more →

Posted in Archive, High Plains Weather | Tagged Amarillo weather, snow, Thunderstorms, weather models
Wx Info: What is a CAPE value?

Wx Info: What is a CAPE value?

Nick Lilja Wednesday, February 6, 2013 // 3:00 pm | 5 Responses

Often times you hear meteorologists talk about instability when discussing the potential for severe weather. Usually, if severe weather is in the forecast the instability will either be “high” or “modest” when speaking generally. At times the instability can be “low” while offering just enough to get severe weather off the ground. But, scientifically speaking, instability has a specific term…. Read more →

Posted in Archive, Education | Tagged CAPE, Instability, Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Weather, Supercell Thunderstorm, What is CAPE

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