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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.6 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Amarillo TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values between 21 and 31 early. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values between 21 and 31 early. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Amarillo TX
 35.29°N 101.85°W (Elev. 3524 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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