MORE IMAGES OF SNOW

Here are a few more images taken of the 1/28/10 snowstorm here in Amarillo.

IMAGES FROM 1/28/10 SNOW STORM

Well, the event is over. Amarillo got around 7 inches on the east side of town near the NWS while the west side got closer to a foot. Not quite as much snow as anticipated, but it still impacted the panhandle with a lot of inconveniences. Here are a few images that I took today. I'm sure I'll get out tomorrow and take a few more.


CLEANING THE STREET I LIVE ON


I-40 AS I WAS LEAVING THE TV STATION


CLEANING THE WALMART PARKING LOT


A GUY WITH A SNOW BLOWER

SNOW STILL ON THE WAY

It still looks like a pretty significant event for the area at this time. I think the transition zone between sleet and freezing rain will be in the SE TX Panhandle. In the Amarillo area, it's looking like a good bet for at least 7-10 inches. I think the biggest snow totals will be in the N/NW TX Panhandle where snowfall totals could reach up to 16 by early Friday morning. I'll definitely be out and about whether by car or on foot, so I should have some pretty good video and still shots posted on here late Thursday night into Friday morning. Also, blizzard criteria may be met with the blowing snow from wind gusts approaching 40 mph along with sustained winds in the 15-20 mph range.

Obviously I'm not a snow expert, but here is a map with snow totals. FCST MADE AT 2:55 AM THURSDAY MORNING. Hope I don't make myself look too much like an idiot with these totals. We'll see!!!

At last, some photos to go along with the theme of my blog. Stay tuned and see some winter wx on film!

SIGNIFICANT SNOW FOR THE TX PANHANDLE

Looks like there may very well be a big time snow storm for the TX Panhandle on Thursday into Thursday night. Models have continued to agree on at least 10-12 inches of snow for the Amarillo area. Some locales in the Panhandle may receive up to 18 inches, especially for sections of the northern and northeastern Panhandle. I'll definitely be out covering this weather event with lots of still photos and video. STAY TUNED!

CAPROCK CANYON STATE PARK OUTING

Due to the great weather we had today (mid 60's) I went to Caprock Canyon State Park located near Quitaque, TX. I was planning on going with David Drummond, but due to illness he wasn't able to make it. This was the first time at the park for me, and it was a great trip. Lots of nice scenery and photo opportunities were awaiting for my arrival. It was great getting out in the sun and mingling with nature. I need to do this more often. Now to the photographs: