Allison, Texas

... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST this
evening for the southeast Texas Panhandle...

A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening
for the southeast Texas Panhandle.

* Main impact: blowing snow with strong north winds of 25 to 35 mph
with higher gusts creating near 0 visibility.

* Timing: the near 0 visibilities... strong north winds... and
blowing snow should last through 6 PM CST today.

* Other impacts: snow on the roadways are causing very slick and
dangerous conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions.
Local sheriffs offices have reported multiple vehicle accidents
especially along Interstate 40. Do not travel. If you must... have
a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded... stay with
your vehicle.

12/24/2009 1058 am

Wheeler, Wheeler County.

Snow e3.0 inch, reported by law enforcement.





12/24/2009 1104 am

Shamrock, Wheeler County.

Snow e4.0 inch, reported by law enforcement.

... Preliminary snowfall totals for the Texas and Oklahoma
panhandles...

A strong winter storm system... combined with cold Arctic air...
brought widespread snowfall to much of the Texas and Oklahoma
panhandles. Below are the preliminary totals for selected locations
across the area. These totals are valid from 8 am CST December 23
through noon CST December 24.

The vast majority of the snow fell across the Texas Panhandle...
generally along and south of the Canadian river... beginning the
afternoon of December 23 and continuing until noon on December 24.
However... some snow fell across the northern Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandle during the morning of December 23.

These totals are preliminary and subject to change as more
information becomes available.

Location snowfall

NWS Amarillo 1.0

Wellington 5.0
Shamrock 4.0
McLean 4.0
Clarendon 3.0
Wheeler 3.0
dawn 2.0
Pampa 2.0
Miami 2.0
Canadian 2.0
canyon 2 NW 1.5
Higgins 1.5
Adrian 1.5
Claude 1.5
Washburn 4 NW 1.0
Panhandle 1.0
Stratford 1.0
Borger 1.0
Boise City OK 1.0
Follett 0.5
Dalhart T
Beaver OK T
Guymon OK T