Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 5:15 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Now
A powerful winter storm will move across West Texas this morning and then along the Red River valley this afternoon and evening. Ahead of the system...cold air will continue to pour south behind a strong cold front across southeast Oklahoma. At 5 am...temperatures were at or below freezing north and west of a Vernon to Duncan to Shawnee line. Radar indicated a large area of moderate to heavy snow...extending from parts of southwest Oklahoma into central and north central Oklahoma. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour will be possible through the early morning hours. Precipitation near the freezing line will likely fall in the form of sleet and freezing rain before changing to snow. Many roadways are becoming slick and hazardous this morning and travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this morning...especially across north central...central and parts of southwest Oklahoma.
Forecast for Comanche
Updated: 4:32 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
Today
Occasional snow...light freezing rain...light sleet and isolated thunderstorms early in the morning...then snow. Areas of blowing snow. Windy. Much colder. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday for western North Texas and parts of southwestern Oklahoma.
* Timing: this morning through early Sunday morning.
* Main impact: mixed precipitation will change to snow this morning. Periods of snow and blowing snow will create low visibility and difficult driving conditions. Snow amounts of one to 4 inches are expected.
* Other impacts: wind chill temperatures will fall into the teens.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing snow... and possibly sleet or freezing rain... will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
