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Variety of Hazards in the West; Tropical Cyclone Karen

A variety of hazards are expected in the West... Heavy rain, strong storms and flooding is expected to persist in Arizona and spread into southern New Mexico and west Texas, while a combination of red flag warnings and heat advisories are likely in portions of California. Meanwhile, Karen is expected to usher heavy rainfall, flash floods and mudslides to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read More >

Amarillo, TX

Weather Forecast Office

NWS Amarillo Winter Weather

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Current Weather Obs
Map of Watches, Warnings, and Advisories across the area. Loop of local radar from NWS Amarillo, TX - Click for Java enhanced looping ability
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Blizzard Warning Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning Winter Weather Advisory
Ice Storm Warning Wind Chill Advisory
Wind Chill Warning Wind Advisory
High Wind Warning Hazardous Weather Outlook
Special Weather Statement Short Term Forecast
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Storm Severity Index
   
Experimental.......Winter Storm Severity Index & Components

The purpose of this experimental Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) is to provide NWS partners and the general public with an indication of the level of winter precipitation (snow and ice) severity and its potential related societal impacts. The WSSI does not depict official warnings, and should always be used in context with official NWS forecasts and warnings. Because this is an experimental product, it may not update in a timely fashion. Always check the creation and valid times. For more information, please refer to the following links: WSSI Users Guide & Product Description Document.

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Winter Storm Severity Index
Snow Amount

Snow Load

 
Ice Accumulation

Flash Freeze

 
Blowing Snow

Ground Blizzard

 
Snow Amount Potential
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Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast
Point Range
Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast
What's this?		 High End Amount
1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall
Maximum Potential Snow Accumulation
What's this?
Low End Amount
9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall
Minimum Potential Snow Accumulation
What's this?

Low End Amount – 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall

 

This map depicts a reasonable lower-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more snow will fall, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as a lower-end scenario for planning purposes.

Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast

 

This map is the official NWS snowfall forecast in inches during the time period shown on the graphic. This snowfall amount is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations.

High End Amount – Only a 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall

 

This map depicts a reasonable upper-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This higher amount is an unlikely scenario, with only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that more snow will fall, and a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as an upper-end scenario for planning purposes.
 
The purpose of these experimental probabilistic snowfall products is to provide customers and partners a range of snowfall possibilities, in complement to existing NWS deterministic snowfall graphics, to better communicate forecast uncertainties during winter weather events. For more information visit this project's Product/Service Description Document, and please provide us your feedback here.
Percent Chance That Snow Amounts Will Be Greater Than...
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What's this?

Percent Chance That Snow Amounts Will Be Greater Than

 

This series of maps shows the probability (that is, the likelihood) that snowfall will equal or exceed specific amounts during the time period shown on the graphic. These forecasts are based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals.
Hover over thumbnails below to view larger image.
>=0.1"
>=0.1"		 >=1"
>=1"		 >=2"
>=2"		 >=4"
>=4"		 >=6"
>=6"		 >=8"
>=8"		 >=12"
>=12"		 >=18"
>=18"

Snowfall Totals by Location
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What's this?

Snowfall Totals by Location

 

These tables show the snowfall forecast for individual locations, and provide the same information as the graphics on this web page, just shown in a different way. All of these values are valid for the same time period as depicted on the graphics.
County:
 
Ice Accumulation Potential
 
Expected Ice Accumulation - Official NWS Forecast
Most Likely Ice Accumulation

What's this?

Most Likely Ice Accumulation

Represents our official ice forecast in inches within the next one to three days. The ice accumulation amounts are provided in ranges.
Daily Snowfall Reports

 

From WFO Amarillo, TX



Snow Reports
 

From the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center

Snow Depth
Snow Water Equivalent
Long-Range Forecast
 

Days 4-7
Day 4 Winter Weather Outlook Day 5 Winter Weather Outlook
Day 4 Winter Weather Outlook Day 5 Winter Weather Outlook
 
Day 6 Winter Weather Outlook Day 7 Winter Weather Outlook
Day 6 Winter Weather Outlook Day 7 Winter Weather Outlook
 
Days 4-5 Forecast Precipitation Days 6-7 Forecast Precipitation
Days 4-5 Precip Days 6-7 Precip
 
 

Days 6-10
Temperature  Precipitation
6-10 day temperature 6-10 day precipitation
 
 

Days 8-14
TEMPERATURE  PRECIPITATION
8-14 day temperature 8-14 day precipitation
 
 

Week 3-4

TEMPERATURE

PRECIPITATION
Week 3-4 Temperature Week 3-4 precipitation
Climatology

 Snowfall Climatology for the Panhandles

Panhandles Annual Average Snowfall

 
Panhandles Average First Freeze
 Panhandles Average Last Freeze

Winter Criteria

 

Product Criteria for Issuance
Winter Storm Watch 1) Snow - ≥ 6" in 24 hr        &/or      
2) Sleet - ≥ 1/2"     &/or
3) Freezing rain ≥ 1/4"   &/or
4) Significant Public Impact &/or
5) Considerable falling and/or blowing snow with
a) Winds ≥ 35 mph for ≥ 3 hrs      &  
b) Vis < 1/4 mile for  ≥ 3 hrs
Winter Storm Warning 1) Snow - ≥ 6" in 24 hr        &/or      
2) Sleet - ≥ 1/2"     &/or
3) Freezing rain ≥ 1/4"   &/or
4) Significant Public Impact
Winter Weather Advisory 1) Snow - 1 - 5" in 24 hr or less  &/or
2) Sleet - < 1/2"        &/or                     
3) Blowing or drifting snow - sustained wind or frequent gusts of    25 - 34 mph = vis ≤ 1/4 mile for ≥ 3 hrs        &/or
4) Freezing rain < 1/4" &/or
5) Significant Public Impact
(Trace amt permitted if detrimental impacts)
Blizzard Warning Considerable falling and/or blowing snow with
1) Winds ≥ 35 mph for ≥ 3 hrs      &  
2) Vis < 1/4 mile for  ≥ 3 hrs
Wind Chill Watch 1) Wind Chill Temp ≤ -15°F          &   
2) Wind ≥ 10 mph for ≥ 3 hrs
Wind Chill Warning 1) Wind Chill Temp ≤ -15°F          &    
2) Wind ≥ 10 mph for ≥ 3 hrs
Wind Chill Advisory 1) Wind Chill Temp ≤ -5°F          &   
2) Wind ≥ 10 mph for ≥ 3 hrs
Frost Advisory

1) Temp - 33 - 36°F during growing season & light winds & clear skies
Freeze Watch Temp - ≤ 32°F during growing season
Freeze Warning Temp - ≤ 32°F during growing season
Hard Freeze Watch Temp - ≤ 28°F during growing season
Hard Freeze Warning Temp - ≤ 28°F during growing season
Freezing Fog Advisory Temp ≤ 32°F with
1) Visibility ≤ 1/2 mile    &
2) Ice - very light accumulation            
Ice Storm Warning Ice - ≥ 1/4" accumulation         

 

 

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