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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 4, 202023 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this winter storm warning at Feb 4, 2020, 2:58 AM CST for 23 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 4, 2020, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 44 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2020, 2:58 AM CST (08:58 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 5, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 25 counties

Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 4, 6:51 PM CSTBLIZZARD4 S Pine Springs, TXMULTIPLE HOURS OF SUSTAINED WINDS OVER 35 MPH AND VISIBILITIES LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE.
Feb 5, 12:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.27 W Midland, TX
Feb 5, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.73 Wsw Midland, TX
Feb 5, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 41 Nw Carlsbad, NM
Feb 5, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 9Big Spring, TX
Feb 5, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Hobbs, NM
Feb 5, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 61 E Odessa, TX
Feb 5, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 5Carlsbad, NM
Feb 5, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 3Monument, NM
Feb 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Alpine, TX
Feb 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Lovington, NM
Feb 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Wink, TXAT ROYAL RV PARK
Feb 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.53 W Midland, TXAT LOOP 250 AND THOMASON
Feb 5, 9:45 AM CSTSNOW 1Fort Davis, TX
Feb 5, 9:45 AM CSTSNOW 2Marfa, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 210 Nw Fort Davis, TXMEASURED AT MOUNT LOCKE
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Alpine, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Crane, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 32 E Nadine, NM
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Carlsbad, NM
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Fort Stockton, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Jal, NM
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Pecos, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Seminole, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Lamesa, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Van Horn, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 7Lenorah, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 7Midland, TX2800 BLOCK OF W SHANDON AVE
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 9Greenwood, TX
Feb 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 10Snyder, TX
Feb 5, 1:15 PM CSTSNOW 7Colorado City, TX
Feb 5, 3:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Midland, TXAT NEELY AND MIDKIFF.
Feb 5, 3:00 PM CSTSNOW 10.51 S Snyder, TX
Feb 5, 3:00 PM CSTSNOW 11.53 E Snyder, TX
Feb 5, 3:15 PM CSTSNOW 7Westbrook, TX
Feb 5, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 10Coahoma, TX
Feb 5, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 83 N Odessa, TX
Feb 5, 4:20 PM CSTSNOW 7.9Midland International A, TX
Feb 5, 4:45 PM CSTSNOW 93 S Big Spring, TX
Feb 5, 4:50 PM CSTSNOW 3.58 S Alpine, TX
Feb 5, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 8Valentine, TX
Feb 5, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 4Artesia, NM
Feb 5, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 8.35 Ene Odessa, TX
Feb 5, 5:45 PM CSTSNOW 65 S Colorado City, TX

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 46 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2020-02-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 15 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2020-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
15 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-32 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2258 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

919 
WWUS44 KMAF 040858
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-042130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, 
Odessa, Midland, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /158 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270>272-275>277-042130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, Van Horn, Marfa, 
and Fort Davis
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /158 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches. 

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 
  54 Corridor, Chinati, Marfa Plateau, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ059-060-067-075-273-274-278-042130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Pecos-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Mentone, Kermit, 
Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, and Alpine
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /158 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving, 
  Winkler, Ward, Pecos and Eastern Culberson Counties, and 
  Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

TXZ279-280-042130-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction and Chisos Basin
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Central Brewster County, and Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 


&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
4 follow-up statements
964 
WWUS44 KMAF 042034
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
234 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2020


TXZ270-271-051100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the city of Pine Springs
134 PM MST Tue Feb 4 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. A Blizzard
  Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or
  occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor
  visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions,
  making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must
  travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
  stranded, stay with your vehicle.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Falling
  and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are 
  likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
  extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
  winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
  your vehicle. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ059-060-067-075-273-274-278-051100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Pecos-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Mentone, Kermit, 
Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, and Alpine
234 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving, 
  Winkler, Ward, Pecos and Eastern Culberson Counties, and 
  Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-051100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, 
Odessa, Midland, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
234 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ272-275>277-051100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Marfa, and Fort Davis
234 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 4 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In
  Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau, and
  Davis and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

TXZ279-280-051100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.200205T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction and Chisos Basin
234 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin, and Central Brewster County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
618 
WWUS44 KMAF 050854
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
254 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020


TXZ270-271-052130-
/O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the city of Pine Springs
154 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. A Blizzard 
  Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or 
  occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
  visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 
  conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 
  If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If 
  you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-273-274-
278-052130-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, 
Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos,
and Alpine
254 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020 /154 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with isolated
  higher amounts.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ272-275>277-052130-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Marfa, and Fort Davis
254 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020 /154 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau, and 
  Davis and Chinati Mountainses.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

TXZ279-280-052130-
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction and Chisos Basin
254 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin, and Central Brewster County especially
  along Highway 90 near Marathon.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
682 
WWUS44 KMAF 051409
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
809 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

TXZ270-271-060000-
/O.CAN.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the city of Pine Springs
709 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold
  wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia
  if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-273-274-
278-060000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, 
Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos,
and Alpine
809 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020 /709 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ272-275>277-060000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Marfa, and Fort Davis
809 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020 /709 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In
  Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau, and
  Davis and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 800-452-9292.

&&

$$

TXZ082-281-282-060000-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Terrell-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, and Castolon
809 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Rio Grande Valley, and Terrell.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

TXZ279-280-060000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction and Chisos Basin
809 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin, and Central Brewster County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
375 
WWUS44 KMAF 052024
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
224 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-067>070-075-270>278-052130-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
224 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020 /124 PM MST Wed Feb 5 2020/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow has ended. Beware that freezing fog and black ice on
the roads will likely make travel hazardous overnight.

$$

TXZ082-279>282-052130-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Terrell-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
224 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow has ended. Beware that freezing fog and black ice on
the roads will likely make travel hazardous overnight.

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-061>063-060000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Odessa, and Midland
224 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-
9292.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 4, 2:58 AM CST, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 4, 2:58 AM CST, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020

.DISCUSSION...
A cold mid-level trof was located just w of the 4-Corners region
with an intensifying 300mb jet moving across nrn Baja. Meanwhile a
cold front was located s of Clovis to s of Snyder. High
resolution models have speed up the front and backdoor the front
into MAF/HOB around 16Z today. By 18Z the said jet will be 110kts
and nosing into far W TX. Deep lift in assocn with left entrance
region of jet and frontogenesis will start around 00Z/Wed
increasing/over spreading much of the area by 06Z/Wed. In response
precip will develop in or near the far nw CWFA 21Z-24Z. High
temps along and n of I-20 will likely occur early, by 18Z? With
the help of precip cooled air a mix of RA/SN will be possible
before 00Z/Wed across nrn Lea County, elsewhere across SE NM-PB
and GDP-Davis Mtns a change over to snow is expected before
06Z/Wed. Guidance continues to mostly favor areas along and n of
I-20 for significant snowfall as well as the GDP-Davis Mtns. This
setup is different from the pattern that usually brings
significant snow to this area. However key ingredients will be
present. A cross section from near Tatum-se Midland shows good
lift/moisture coincident with the favored dendrite growth zone. In
addition there are steep lapse in the dendrite growth zone. As
such there will likely be some embedded convective elements, even
thunder, favoring snow banding. These bands will probably be
long/narrow resulting large differences in snow amounts over short
distances. The said mid- level trof is moving slow and after the
best lift exits 12Z-15Z Wed there will still be enough
lift/moisture e of the trof for light snow to linger off/on into
Wed afternoon. Speaking very generally snow amounts of 1-4" could
be fairly widespread from SE NM-PB and Davis-GDP Mtns, with local
higher amounts with the snow bands. We will continue with the
Winter Storm Watch, some of the southern areas may warrant
advisory instead of warning? As winds increase into Wed morning
the wx could be quite rough, low temps 20-25 degrees, 20 mph winds
(much stronger thru GDP Pass), single digit wind chills, snow and
low visibility. Winds will decrease by 18Z Wed, but high temps
could stay below freezing. Depending on how much snow is on the
ground Thur AM lows could be very cold, teens or even lower in
many areas. Thur-Fri dry nw flow will prevail with temps warming
to above normal courtsey modest low- level thermal ridging. A dry
cold front will move into the area Sat pushing high temps down a
few degrees below normal. Mid- level flow backs to the wsw Sunday
PM and high temps rebound quickly. Meanwhile the next upper low
will have moved INVOF SOCAL. Colder surface air will be lurking to
the n and it will attempt to move into area Monday, but
strengthening sw flow aloft will slow its progress.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     49  22  30  19 /  30 100  70  10
Carlsbad                       59  22  34  20 /  50  80  50   0
Dryden                         74  32  40  29 /  10  70  50  20
Fort Stockton                  67  25  33  24 /  20  90  70  10
Guadalupe Pass                 45  17  28  23 /  50  80  50   0
Hobbs                          52  18  32  17 /  50  90  60   0
Marfa                          59  20  35  16 /  20  80  60  10
Midland Intl Airport           57  22  31  20 /  40  90  60  10
Odessa                         60  22  31  20 /  40  90  60  10
Wink                           63  23  34  21 /  40  90  60  10

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Winter Storm Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST
     Wednesday for Central Lea County-Guadalupe Mountains of
     Eddy County-Northern Lea County-Southern Lea County.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST
     Wednesday for Eddy County Plains.

     High Wind Warning until 11 AM MST this morning for Guadalupe
     Mountains of Eddy County.

TX...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6
     PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday for Andrews-Borden-Chinati
     Mountains-Crane-Davis Mountains-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-
     Glasscock-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
     Delaware Mountains-Howard-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-
     Mitchell-Reagan-Scurry-Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54
     Corridor.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
     Wednesday for Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Davis
     Mountains Foothills-Eastern Culberson County-Loving-Pecos-
     Reeves County Plains-Ward-Winkler.

     High Wind Warning until 11 AM MST this morning for Guadalupe
     Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from this evening through Wednesday morning for
     Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 3, 7:16 PM CST, 7 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
716 PM CST Mon Feb 3 2020

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-050130-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
716 PM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 /616 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains through tonight.

A few thunderstorms are possible tonight across mainly west Texas.
Brief gusty winds, small hail and frequent lightning will be
possible with the strongest storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

The High Wind Warning for the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
continues through Tuesday morning.

A High Wind Watch is in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
for Guadalupe Pass.

Winter weather is looking increasing likely across much of west
Texas and southeast New Mexico late Tuesday through Wednesday.
Several inches of snow is possible. A Winter Storm Watch has been
issued for Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon for Southeast
New Mexico and much of west Texas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
https://weather.gov/midland

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 4, 1:47 AM CST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
147 AM CST TUE FEB 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0940 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 S PINE SPRINGS        31.83N 104.81W
02/03/2020  M59 MPH          Culberson          TX   ASOS

&&

DH

The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 2:58 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio and 4 more35 hr
Feb 4, 2:34 PM CSTBlizzard WarningMAFCulberson18 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.