Weather Chaos: Texas Panhandle Wildfire, Snow, Dangerous Winds

The beginning of March has been a wild one in the Texas panhandle as we have seen some of the most insane shifts in weather you could see. The old saying rings true; if you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it will change.

We've had days that felt like spring or early summer, and now we have snow, rain, dangerous winds, and a wildfire. The weather is causing havoc in the Texas panhandle.

Dangerous Winds Kick Off March In The Texas Panhandle

The winds we've been having are intense to say the least. Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour have been blasting Amarillo. In some parts of the panhandle they've been as high as 75 miles per hour.

I foolishly had my windows open yesterday at the start of the strong winds moving in, and now my house has a nice gritty feel. I had to repair my fence in the gusting winds yesterday evening to keep my dog in. All of my outdoor furniture got rearranged without my input.

The winds blew around the curbside trash carts in my neighborhood. They were scattered all over. To say Mother Nature made a mess of things would be an understatement.

Snow And Rain Causes Closures At Palo Duro Canyon

The snow and rain that we experienced in the area today also caused some issues in the panhandle. Earlier today, Palo Duro Canyon State Park issued a park alert that isn't good news for anyone hoping to go hiking in the canyon over the next few days.

As we've learned when it rains or snows at the canyon, there is a solid chance that some of the trails will be closed, if not all. This is for the protection of the trails just as much as it is for ours. The main threat to the trails is erosion, which can happen when you track mud from a trail to somewhere else. So, today's park alert is that all trails in Palo Duro Canyon State Park are closed.

Combs Fire In The Texas Panhandle

As if spring and summer weather followed by snow wasn't enough, there was a wildfire that happened in Gray County. It was a dangerous situation considering the strong winds and how dry everything has been.

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As of 10 AM this morning, reports were that the fire was one hundred percent contained. Last night the fire was estimated to be around 500 acres. Hats off to the fire crews that responded to the fire and were able to get it contained.

Be Ready For Anything When It Comes To Weather In The Texas Panhandle

If we've learned anything from the last few days, it's that we should always be ready for anything when it comes to weather in the Texas panhandle. Know what you're going to do in case of an emergency. Have your emergency kits and supplies ready.

If this is how March is starting out, I'll say I'm honestly a little anxious about what the rest of the month is going to look like. If the Farmer's Almanac is to be believed, this could just be the tip of the iceberg.

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