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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 101.72°WElev: 3606ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 2 Jan 6:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Amarillo TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Wind chill values between 31 and 41 early. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Wind chill values between 31 and 41 early. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Amarillo TX
 35.19°N 101.93°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
Last Update:
5:45 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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