60 likes | 169 Vues
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening through 6 PM Friday. A mix of rain and snow is expected to begin shortly in the far western Panhandles, with snow advancing eastward by midnight. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated from midnight to noon Friday, tapering off late Friday afternoon into the evening. Accumulations could range from 1 to 6 inches depending on the area. Travelers should prepare for snow-covered roads and possible visibility issues.
E N D
Please Press *6 to Mute Your Line Press #6 to UnMute Your Line December 16-17 Snow Event NWS Amarillo John Cockrell John Brost
Total Expected Snow Accumulation 1 to 2 Inches 3 to 6 Inches 2 to 4 Inches 2 to 4 Inches 1 to 2 Inches
Timing Midnight – 6AM 6 AM – Noon 0 to 1 Inches 0 to 1 Inches 2 to 4 Inches 1 to 2 Inches 0 to 1 Inches 0 to 2 Inches 1 to 2 Inches 0 to 2 Inches 0 to 1 Inches
Snow Event • Winter Weather Advisory in effect 6 PM this evening through 6 PM Friday • Rain/snow mix begins soon in the far western Panhandles. Snow will spread east over the entire area by midnight. • Heaviest snow on Friday midnight-noon. • Ending late Friday afternoon into Friday evening. • Winds will be fairly light (North becoming East 10-15 mph)
Impacts • Morning travel concerns due to snow covered roads on: • Interstates 40 and 27 • All other Highways and Surface Streets • Possible refreezing taking place on roads Friday night • Occasional visibility restrictions due to the falling snow • Wind chills Friday and Saturday morning in the 10 to 20 degree range with locally colder conditions