Major winter storm setting up for TX and OK

#1 Postby **wall_cloud** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:27 pm

and nobody is talking about it? LUB and ABQ are forecasting 6-12" (isolated 15"), AMA is going 6-10" (isolated 12") and OUN is going 6-8" (isolated 10"). Its a pretty significant snowfall, but I guess if its not happening in your neck of the woods, its not a big deal.

#2 Postby **Portastorm** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:30 pm

wall_cloud wrote:and nobody is talking about it? LUB and ABQ are forecasting 6-12" (isolated 15"), AMA is going 6-10" (isolated 12") and OUN is going 6-8" (isolated 10"). Its a pretty significant snowfall, but I guess if its not happening in your neck of the woods, its not a big deal.

Sorry wall_cloud, most of us are only interested in spending ridiculous amounts of time on S2K analyzing, debating, and then fretting over winter weather events that seldom live up to their hype. :lol:

In your case, it's the Real McCoy and we don't know how to respond to such things.

I know one thing: Today is one of those rare days I wished I lived in Lubbock or Amarillo ... y'all are going to get a true, old-fashioned snowstorm.

#3 Postby **wall_cloud** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:42 pm

we will once this warm layer just above the surface cools. we've had SN, PL, RA and FZRA so far this afternoon!

#4 Postby **wx247** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:56 pm

wall_cloud wrote:we will once this warm layer just above the surface cools. we've had SN, PL, RA and FZRA so far this afternoon!

wall_cloud: I am discussing the impact on KS/OK/AR/MO in my thread. I assumed the Texas thread would cover the panhandle. This looks like a huge mess. Stay safe!!

#5 Postby **angelwing** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:06 pm

Question for someone out there that knows what's going on in Tulsa...my boss was supposed to be back in Philly yesterday and she's not here yet and no one has heard anything and I can't really find anything...I am assuming power is still down? Or is the airport still closed? We're starting to get a little concerned here.

Thanking in advance for any info,
Mary

aggiecutter · #6 Postby **aggiecutter** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:26 pm

The people in Texas look at the Panhandle the way people in the United States look at Alaska. It's just a place that is way out there.

#7 Postby **wall_cloud** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:06 pm

unfortunately you are right aggiecutter. its quite sad actually. Lots of good people out here.

southerngale · #8 Postby **southerngale** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:31 am

wall_cloud, I'd love to talk about it over some coffee or something. How much space do you have in your home? There's a lot of us in Southeast Texas who'd love to come visit you right about now. 8-)

Oh, and if that doesn't work out, post lots of pics! I have a feeling that's the only way I'm going to see any snow. But that's what I get for living in the armpit of Texas. hehe

boca · #9 Postby **boca** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:52 am

Its the same for Florida. The panhandle and the penisula of Florida. Pensecola could be 25°F and Key West or Miami cold be 80°F.

#10 Postby **wall_cloud** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:58 am

we've only had a dusting of snow so far this evening...but there is plenty on the way.

#11 Postby **wx247** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:39 am

angelwing wrote:Question for someone out there that knows what's going on in Tulsa...my boss was supposed to be back in Philly yesterday and she's not here yet and no one has heard anything and I can't really find anything...I am assuming power is still down? Or is the airport still closed? We're starting to get a little concerned here.

Thanking in advance for any info,
Mary

I looked and could find no evidence of backlog at the Tulsa International Airport. Maybe I am looking in the wrong spot though. That sounds weird Mary.

#12 Postby **angelwing** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:12 am

Thank you, maybe we'll hear something this weekend, thanks for your help!

#13 Postby **Portastorm** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:56 am

Hey wall_cloud, I just took a look at the TxDOT cameras in Amarillo and there's a bunch of white stuff on the ground. What is that stuff? :wink:

Looks like y'all are getting your snow ... lucky dogs.

#14 Postby **wall_cloud** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:53 am

we're at 4 inches right now...hopefully we'll get another 2. Six is exactly what I wanted based on my forecast.

Johnny · #15 Postby **Johnny** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:32 pm

I just checked out the traffic cams on 287 between Amarillo and Dumas! Wow! I was on the stretch of highway right before New Years and it is currently covered in snow. You can't even see the highway under all that snow. That's got to be more than 6 inches, right? I sure wish I was up there right now. Very nice.

#16 Postby **wall_cloud** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:02 pm

right now we are at 6" in south Amarillo. Still expecting several more inches. some locations will see more than 12". We only had 3.5" the entire winter last year.

wicked_wx_watcher · #17 Postby **wicked_wx_watcher** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:12 pm

Angelwing - Lots of friends in Tulsa and they are pretty much socked in. Many delays and cancellations at the airport. Residents are advised to fill up gas tanks if leaving the metro area. Bedroom communities have no power and you cannot get gas at those stations. Check out http://www.kotv.com or http://www.ktul.com for more info. Hope this helps....

azsnowman · #18 Postby **azsnowman** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:33 pm

This is the same system that's been HOWLING here and canceling airline travel from Show Low Muni yesterday AND today....AND the KICKER, there's yet ANOTHER system poised to strike tonight into tomorrow with COLDER temps. and TONS more snow :eek:

azsnowman · #19 Postby **azsnowman** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:36 pm

What ever I get...Y'ALL get too!

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz

PROGS ARE SHOWING SUNDAY AFTERNOONS SYSTEM DROPPING SWRD FROM THE GREAT BASIN INTO CENTRAL AZ TO BE QUITE STRONG. TODAYS 12Z RUNS ARE SHOWING THE LOW CENTER FURTHER WEST THAN YESTERDAYS. THE AIRMASS IS SATURATED THROUGH A DEEP LAYER SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS NAVAJO...APACHE AND NRN GILA COUNTIES. WE HAVE INCREASED THE POPS FOR THIS AREA AND WILL BE SENDING OUT A ZONE UPDATE SHORTLY. WE WILL DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF A WINTER WX ADVISORY OR WATCH WITH SURROUNDING OFFICES AT 11 AM.

#20 Postby **wall_cloud** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:51 pm

we're not expecting too much with the next storm. The bulk of the snow should stay to our west after tonight.

Major winter storm setting up for TX and OK

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