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Texas Panhandle Braces for First Snowfall of Year
2 Dec
Summary
- Texas Panhandle faces its first snowfall of the year Wednesday night into Thursday.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, with lows in the upper teens and low 20s.
- Hazardous travel conditions and low visibility are expected due to snow and ice.
The Texas Panhandle is set to receive its first snowfall of the year this Wednesday night into Thursday. Meteorologists predict a quick-hitting storm will bring plummeting temperatures and several inches of snow to the region. Highs are expected to drop by up to 8 degrees, with lows reaching the upper teens and low 20s. Wind chill values could fall into the single digits, making for very cold mornings.
Snowfall is anticipated to begin Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning, with the highest potential for accumulation in the western and northwestern Panhandles. The National Weather Service is advising residents of potential impacts to travel, including reduced visibility and hazardous road conditions due to snow and ice.
Looking ahead, forecasts suggest above-average temperatures for most of Texas from December 7 through December 11. However, precipitation is expected to be below average during that same period. For now, the immediate concern is the incoming winter weather and its effects on daily life and travel in the Texas Panhandle.
