Tips For Amarillo Residents During Brutal Freezing Drizzle

You had to know it would eventually get here. The first day of ice causing chaos in the Texas panhandle is here. Freezing drizzle has been hitting Amarillo, and while drizzle may not sound that dangerous it is causing all kinds of problems today.

Freezing Drizzle In Amarillo Causes Major Problems In The Area

It sounds innocent enough, but freezing drizzle is causing a ton of problems in Amarillo today. There are reports of closures and delays in the panhandle, along with multiple accidents.

In fact, it seems that the list of accidents just keeps growing the further we get into the morning. It's really dangerous out there right now.

In one instance, the Amarillo SPCA took to social media to say that they are closed for today and tomorrow. The icy weather and the current flu outbreak have left them short-staffed.

The worst part of all is that it isn't going to get very warm at all today. Highs are supposed to be in the 20s, and the windchill is expected to be brutal at times.

Use Caution If You Are Traveling Today In Amarillo

If you absolutely have to get out of the house today, which is most of us thanks to our jobs and schools, use an abundance of caution. Just because you think it won't be slick and icy, doesn't mean it won't be.

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Give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go today. It's not a good day for being in a hurry. Stay calm, and drive slowly or at least according to the conditions.

Make sure you've got some blankets and water in your vehicle in case you get stranded. Double-check and make sure you've got a way to keep your phone charged in case there is an emergency.

Before you leave the house, bundle up. It's going to be a very cold day in Amarillo.

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