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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 2 Jan 7:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Panhandle TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. Wind chill values between 32 and 39 early. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values between 30 and 40 early. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °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 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. Wind chill values between 32 and 39 early. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values between 30 and 40 early. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. 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 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. 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 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Panhandle TX
 35.35°N 101.39°W (Elev. 3448 ft)
Last Update:
5:45 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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