Summary
Meteorologists in Texas are warning about a winter storm expected to hit the Texas Panhandle from Wednesday night into Thursday. The storm is likely to bring snow and very cold temperatures, which could make travel difficult.
Key Facts
- The storm will bring Texas its first snowfall of the year, particularly in the Panhandle area.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is a 30 to 50 percent chance of at least 1 inch of snow in areas like Amarillo and Dalhart.
- The highest chance for snow is in the central and western Panhandles, starting Wednesday afternoon.
- Temperatures will drop, with highs decreasing by about 8 degrees and lows potentially falling to the upper teens or low 20s.
- Dangerous travel conditions are expected due to snow accumulation and reduced visibility.
- The NWS warns of very cold wind chills, with values possibly falling to the low teens or single digits on Thursday and Friday.
- There is some uncertainty about the exact amount of snow and how widespread it will be.
- Despite the incoming cold weather, Texas might see above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation in early December.
