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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Lubbock, TX

January 9, 202117 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this winter storm warning at Jan 9, 2021, 1:43 PM CST for 17 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 9, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 49 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
Jan 9, 2021, 1:43 PM CST (19:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 10, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX

Counties Bailey County, TX, Cochran County, TX, Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Garza County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hockley County, TX, Kent County, TX, King County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Lynn County, TX, Motley County, TX, Stonewall County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:47 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
Jan 10, 4:15 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 24 Ssw Lubbock, TX
Jan 10, 4:20 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 1.2Post, TX
Jan 10, 4:42 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2Brownfield, TX
Jan 10, 4:46 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Tahoka, TX
Jan 10, 4:51 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Plains, TX
Jan 10, 6:03 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.57 Ssw Lubbock, TX
Jan 10, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 1.1Plainview, TXSNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 10, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.1Muleshoe, TXSNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 10, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3Morton, TXLIGHT SNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 10, 7:29 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Levelland, TXNEAR SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE.
Jan 10, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Brownfield, TXSNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 10, 7:33 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.5West End Place, TX19TH AND MILWAUKEE MEASURED 3-4 IN SPOTS
Jan 10, 7:37 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Wilson, TX
Jan 10, 7:39 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 43 Ese Lubbock South Pla, TXMEASURED AT KLBK/KAMC STUDIO
Jan 10, 7:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2Aspermont, TXSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 10, 7:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 42 W Lubbock, TXNEAR 19TH AND QUAKER.
Jan 10, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.82 Ne West End Place, TXAVERAGED SNOWFALL WITH A RANGE FROM 1.5-3.7 NEAR NORTH SLIDE AND AUBURN.
Jan 10, 8:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3Matador, TX
Jan 10, 8:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4Woodrow, TX
Jan 10, 8:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.53 Ene Wolfforth, TX
Jan 10, 8:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.13 Wnw Woodrow, TX
Jan 10, 8:35 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.81 S Levelland, TXGRASSY SURFACES HAD 5.5-6.
Jan 10, 8:50 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.5Slaton, TX
Jan 10, 8:57 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.1Shallowater, TX
Jan 10, 9:20 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.84 Ese Lubbock South Pla, TXNEAR 93RD AND AVE V.
Jan 10, 9:25 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.2Anton, TX
Jan 10, 9:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Crosbyton, TXSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 10, 9:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 91 Se Denver City, TX
Jan 10, 10:10 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.4Smyer, TX
Jan 10, 11:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Jayton, TX
Jan 10, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.84 Ssw Lubbock, TXLIGHT SNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 10, 12:20 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.81 Ne Doud, TXNEAR 34TH AND SLIDE.
Jan 10, 12:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.9Shallowater, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 12:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.9Shallowater, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 12:34 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.3Levelland, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL NEAR SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE.
Jan 10, 1:17 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.37 Ssw Lubbock, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW.
Jan 10, 3:50 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Floydada, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.5Muleshoe, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Aspermont, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Ropesville, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 73 W Woodrow, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Brownfield, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Crosbyton, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Plains, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7White River Lake, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 11Denver City, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:10 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Matador, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.66 Nne Lubbock, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW
Jan 10, 4:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Tahoka, TXSTORM TOTAL SNOW

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

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 182 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, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-01-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1443 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

011 
WWUS44 KLUB 091943
WSWLUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
143 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

TXZ027>031-033>044-100500-
/O.UPG.KLUB.WS.A.0001.210110T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WS.W.0001.210110T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, 
Roaring Springs, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, 
Aspermont, and Old Glory
143 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...The South Plains and Rolling Plains.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ021>024-032-100500-
/O.UPG.KLUB.WS.A.0001.210110T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.210110T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Cottle-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Paducah, and Cee Vee
143 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe and Cottle Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ025-026-100500-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.210110T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Hall-Childress-
Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, and Kirkland
143 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Hall and Childress Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
097 
WWUS44 KLUB 100434
WSWLUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1034 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

TXZ027>031-033>044-101300-
/O.CON.KLUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, 
Roaring Springs, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, 
Aspermont, and Old Glory
1034 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...The South Plains and Rolling Plains.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow packed and
  icy roads.

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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ021>026-032-101300-
/O.CON.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Cottle-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Paducah, and Cee Vee
1034 PM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe and Cottle Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
782 
WWUS44 KLUB 100919
WSWLUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
319 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

TXZ027>031-033>044-101800-
/O.CON.KLUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, 
Roaring Springs, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, 
Aspermont, and Old Glory
319 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...The South Plains and Rolling Plains.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel due to snow packed and icy roads.

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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ021>026-032-101800-
/O.CON.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Cottle-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Paducah, and Cee Vee
319 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe and Cottle Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel due to icy and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
389 
WWUS44 KLUB 101747
WSWLUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1147 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

TXZ027>031-033>044-110000-
/O.CON.KLUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, 
Roaring Springs, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, 
Aspermont, and Old Glory
1147 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The South Plains and Rolling Plains.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ021>026-032-110000-
/O.CON.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Cottle-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Paducah, and Cee Vee
1147 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
961 
WWUS44 KLUB 102341
WSWLUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
541 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021


TXZ027>031-033>044-110045-
/O.EXP.KLUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, 
Roaring Springs, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, 
Aspermont, and Old Glory
541 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The bulk of snowfall has moved east of the area. Some additional
light accumulations remain possible especially east of I-27 this
evening. Please use caution as roadways are expected to become
treacherous as temperatures drop and slush freezes.

$$

TXZ021>026-032-110045-
/O.EXP.KLUB.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Cottle-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Paducah, and Cee Vee
541 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The bulk of snowfall has moved east of the area. Some additional
light accumulations remain possible especially east of I-27 this
evening. Please use caution as roadways are expected to become
treacherous as temperatures drop and slush freezes.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 11:48 PM CSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryLUBBailey, Briscoe, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens and 15 more10 hr
Jan 9, 1:43 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Castro, Childress, Cottle, Hall, Parmer and 1 more28 hr
Jan 9, 4:04 PM CSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryLUBCochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hockley and 6 more11 hr

Nearby

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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.