Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 2:07 am CST on December 24, 2009
Now
Snow will continue through 4 am...while increasing northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph across the northern South Plains...far southern Texas Panhandle...and northern rolling plains could result in areas of blowing snow. The heaviest snowfall bands were located from near Morton...across the city of Lubbock...to near Dickens where localized amounts of up to one inch per hour could be observed. The bands were moving north at 20 mph while the entire area of snow was moving east at 10 mph. Snowfall is expected to continue into the morning commute and areas of moderate snowfall will combine with the northerly winds to result in poor visibilities and hazardous driving conditions.
Forecast for Bailey
Updated: 9:42 PM CST on December 23, 2009
Winter Storm Warning in effect until noon CST Thursday...
Rest of Tonight
Snow late in the evening...then snow likely after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Colder. Total snow accumulation 1 to 5 inches. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Thursday
Patchy blowing snow in the morning. Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST Thursday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST Thursday.
* Timing: periods of moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall are expected overnight. Snowfall will taper off Thursday morning.
* Main impact: snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches... with locally higher snowfall totals... will be possible over parts of the central and northern South Plains... the extreme southern Panhandle and the northern rolling plains.
* Other impacts: strong north winds Thursday morning will cause areas of blowing snow late tonight and early Thursday. This may result in drifting snow and reduced visibilities.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Keep your Gas Tank filled during your journey to provide a source of heat in the event that you become stranded.
Persons with Holiday travel plans should continue to monitor the latest forecasts and plan accordingly for potentially adverse Road conditions.