AMARILLO, TX – Snowflakes swirl through the early light this Thursday as the Texas Panhandle wakes under a Winter Weather Advisory and roads glaze white in spots. Visibility drops near I-40 and US-287, and the wind pushes fine, dry snow across open fields — a classic December scene that’s beautiful but dangerous.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, snow showers continue through late morning, with totals ranging from 1 to 4 inches before tapering midday. Bridges and overpasses are especially slick, and travel delays are likely through noon. Crews have been treating major routes, but side roads may remain snow-covered longer, particularly in rural areas and near Palo Duro Canyon.
Temperatures hover around 30°F with wind chills near 20°F. As skies clear this afternoon, the cold deepens — tonight’s low dips to 25°F, under mostly clear skies. By Friday, conditions improve dramatically: the sun returns, highs climb near 50°F, and the weekend looks calm and seasonably mild.
Meteorologists note that another Arctic push may develop late next week, keeping the early-winter pattern active across the Plains. For now, locals are urged to drive cautiously, avoid sudden stops, and watch for drifting snow along open stretches of highway.
Five-Day Outlook (Amarillo Region):
- Thursday: Snow until noon, high 39°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 50°F, calm winds.
- Saturday: High 59°F, bright and breezy.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F.
- Monday: Clear, high near 57°F.
