Amarillo, TX – A freezing fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. CST today, impacting much of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma. Drivers should prepare for low visibility and slick roadways, particularly on highways and rural roads.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Amarillo, freezing fog has reduced visibility to a quarter-mile or less in Beaver and Texas Counties (OK) and Gray, Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties (TX). These conditions may lead to dangerous travel on major roadways like U.S. Highway 60 and Interstate 40.
What to Expect
• Dense fogwill persist until mid-morning, making early commutes difficult.
• Freezing temperaturescould cause ice accumulation on bridges and overpasses.
• Conditions should improve by late morning as temperatures rise.
Five-Day Forecast
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F, low 31°F.
• Friday: Partly cloudy, high 58°F, low 35°F.
• Saturday: Sunny, high 62°F, low 38°F.
• Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high 60°F, low 40°F.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high 63°F, low 42°F.
Drivers should slow down, use headlights, and leave extra space between vehicleswhen traveling this morning. Check local forecasts for updates.
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