Residents of the Texas Panhandle, especially those in Amarillo, are buttoning up as snow sweeps through the region. The wintry onslaught came Thursday with "moderate snowfall" persisting into Friday morning, according to a report by WFAA. On the ground, Amarillo has measured up to 2 inches of snow, an assertion backed by the National Weather Service in Amarillo.
The scenario was more drastic in the far northwest corner of the Panhandle, where counties like Hartley and Dallam are staring down projections of up to 6 inches of snow, per the National Weather Service. To combat the storm's impact, warnings are blaring, reminding residents to tread carefully, and, to be prepared for slippery roads and potential travel interruptions. As the system treks eastward, the wintry mix is expected to exit by Friday — however, the reprieve might be brief with another snowy front predicted early next week, as noted by FOX San Antonio.
While the Panhandle is no stranger to harsh weather, preparations ahead of such events are crucial. Locals have been urged to stay current with weather advisories and to plan accordingly for the cold snap's effects on daily life and transport. Videos shared on social media show the tangible reality in Amarillo — a curtain of white descending on a town otherwise known for its rather temperate climate.
In contrast, residents in North Texas have little to fret over with no significant snow predicted in the area. WFAA forecasts "seasonable, breezy and mostly sunny" weather for the weekend with high temperatures in the 50s. However, a new storm system set to move in on Monday promises a mix of rain and perhaps a few storms. In the wake of this system, temperatures are expected to rise slightly by mid-week before another drop to potentially frosty lows in the low 30s and then into the 20s the following week.
