When Will Winter Magic Arrive in Amarillo, Texas? First Snowfall Looms!

With the weather getting colder, the thought of winter weather is on everyone's mind in Amarillo. A lot of us have been wondering when we will see our first snow, and how bad the weather will be this winter. Earlier today, the National Weather Service Amarillo put out information on the panhandle's next chance for snow, and it's coming sooner than you might think.

 Amarillo Keeps Flirting With Snowfall

Once again, the National Weather Service Amarillo has put out information regarding chances for snow in the Texas panhandle. The best chances are in the northern portions of the area, but if you look you'll see that Amarillo also has a little bit of a chance to see some of the white stuff floating down from the sky.

It's wild to think that we've gone from setting record highs to multiple chances for winter weather in such a short amount of time, but that's the Texas panhandle for you. When it comes to weather we're an area known for extremes.

The forecast from the National Weather Service looks to Thursday and Friday as being the days when the panhandle might see some snow. As far as Amarillo is concerned, there isn't a stellar chance for snow, but there's still a chance. It's a very slight one.

What Does The Farmers Almanac Have To Say About Winter In The Panhandle?

Oddly enough, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a pretty mild winter for most of the state. We're in the part of Texas that isn't included in that. For the Texas panhandle, they predict a colder winter and there's the possibility that we could see above-average snowfall. Hopefully, we get to see a white Christmas in Amarillo this year. One can always dream.

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If by some strange twist of fate we do see snow in Amarillo heading into the weekend, travel safe. Those of us in Yellow City know how crazy traffic can get the moment snow begins to fall. Take it easy, pay attention, and slow down if visibility gets low or roads get hazardous.