SAN ANGELO, Texas — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for West Texas ahead of a potent winter storm system that will impact the region this upcoming weekend. The winter storm warning will go into effect midnight Sunday and last until noon Monday.
Before the warning officially takes effect, additional winter weather concerns will affect the area. Another round of freezing mist and drizzle is likely overnight Friday into Saturday. This will continue to create icy spots on area roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. Only travel if absolutely necessary and take it slow on area roads.
A lull in precipitation is likely during the day Saturday with cloudy and cold conditions persisting. More freezing rain, and possibly a few snowflakes, are possible late Saturday evening with a weak disturbance that will quickly move northeast.
11 p.m. Saturday projected radar:
Freezing rain and mist may re-develop overnight Saturday into Sunday. A stronger disturbance will push into the region Sunday afternoon. This will bring bitterly cold temperatures, strong northerly winds and heavy snow.
5 p.m. Sunday projected radar:
Near whiteout conditions are possible Sunday evening as blowing and drifting snow is likely. Widespread snow totals of 3-6 inches is likely. The National Weather Service Abilene/San Angelo has never issued a blizzard warning on record for the Concho Valley and only once issued one for the Big Country (2009). This may change Sunday and Monday. However, as of Friday evening, no blizzard warning is in effect.
Along with the snow, bitterly cold temperatures will move into the region with this system. Wind chill values early Monday will likely be below zero across much of western and northern Texas. Multiple record-lows will be set with this historic arctic outbreak.
Monday morning projected wind chills:
Stay with FOX West Texas throughout the weekend for the latest information.
