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Wind Chill Watch 1, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 13, 2021Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 23 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind chill watch at Feb 13, 2021, 3:24 AM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 23 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 13, 2021, 3:24 AM MST (10:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 1:12 PM MST
In force
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 10:26 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 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 2021-02-13Temperature 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, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-02-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 157 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
566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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000 
WWUS44 KMAF 131024
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...AREAS OF FREEZING FOG, SLEET, AND FREEZING RAIN THIS MORNING
FOR LOCATIONS MAINLY ALONG AND NORTH OF I-10...

...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, BITTERLY COLD TEMPERATURES AND
DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS EXPECTED SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain has developed across the
Trans Pecos and Stockton Plateau this morning. This will likely
cause travel issues along I-10 and I-20. Elsewhere, areas of 
freezing fog are causing slick spots on area roads. Sunday through
Monday morning, another winter storm will bring snow, blowing 
snow, and bitterly cold wind chills to the region. Blizzard
conditions are likely across the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

TXZ277-132230-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain and sleet.
  Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the Wind
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills
  as low as 15 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight 
  through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some roads could
  become slick, especially secondary roads and on overpasses.
  Visibility reduced in heavier snow bands. The dangerously cold
  wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-270>274-
278-132230-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
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-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, 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, 
Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, and Alpine
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 /324 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
/11 AM MST/ TODAY...

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ today. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday evening 
  through Monday afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ082-132230-
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain.
  Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches possible.

* WHERE...Terrell County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through late 
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

TXZ275-276-279-132230-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Marfa and Panther Junction
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
  possible. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches possible.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Chinati Mountains, and Central Brewster 
  County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through 
  Monday afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late 
  tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills
  could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

TXZ280-132230-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Chisos Basin-
Including the city of Chisos Basin
424 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches possible.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
2 follow-up statements
475 
WWUS44 KMAF 131805
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1205 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM
MST/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST
TEXAS...

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND ALL OF WEST TEXAS
EXCEPT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...

...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND ALL OF WEST TEXAS
EXCEPT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...

.A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow has developed 
across the Trans Pecos and Stockton Plateau this afternoon. This 
has resulted in travel issues along I-10 and I-20. Elsewhere, 
areas of freezing fog are causing slick spots on area roads. 
Sunday through Monday morning, another winter storm will bring 
snow, blowing snow, and bitterly cold wind chills to the region. 
Blizzard conditions are likely across the Guadalupe and Delaware 
Mountains.

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-270>274-
277-278-151900-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
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-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, 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, 
Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
1205 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 /1105 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM
MST/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST /2 PM 
  MST/ this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late 
  tonight through late Sunday night. For the Wind Chill Watch, 
  from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ082-151200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
1205 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain.
  Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches possible.

* WHERE...Terrell County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight 
  through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

TXZ275-276-279-151900-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Marfa and Panther Junction
1205 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
  possible. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches possible.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Chinati Mountains, and Central Brewster 
  County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through 
  late Sunday night. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday 
  evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills
  could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

TXZ280-151200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Chisos Basin-
Including the city of Chisos Basin
1205 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches possible.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/midland
875 
WWUS44 KMAF 132012
WSWMAF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
212 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO 
AND ALL OF WEST TEXAS EXCEPT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY 
TO 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND ALL OF
WEST TEXAS EXCEPT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...


.An upper level storm system will move in late tonight, resulting
in a strong winter storm for Southeast New Mexico and West Texas,
extending through Monday morning. The main form of precipitation
will be snow, with amounts ranging from 2 to 6 inches across the
region. The greatest amounts are expected in the higher terrain, 
Southeast New Mexico, and the Northern Permian Basin. Blizzard 
conditions will exist in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains 
Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. Bitterly cold 
temperatures will occur Sunday into Monday, with subzero wind 
chills Monday morning.

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-140815-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0003.210215T0700Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.210214T2200Z-210215T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210214T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs
112 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
MST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
SUNDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO NOON MST
MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO
5 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 60 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. 

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning will occur from 11 PM this
  evening to 5 AM MST on Monday. However, from 3 PM Sunday to
  midnight MST Sunday night, blizzard conditions will occur so a
  Blizzard Warning is in effect. For the Wind Chill Warning, from
  5 PM Sunday to noon MST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  10 minutes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>274-
277-278-140815-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T2100Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
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, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
212 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 /112 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021/


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY
TO 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Wind Chill Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20
  below zero. 

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight CST /11 PM
  MST/ tonight to 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Monday. For the Wind Chill
  Warning, from 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday to 1 PM CST /noon MST/
  Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ275-276-279-140815-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMAF.WC.A.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Marfa and Panther Junction
212 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 below zero.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Chinati Mountains, and Central Brewster 
  County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  6 AM CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Sunday 
  to 1 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind
  chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

TXZ082-140815-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210213T2100Z/
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
212 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
* WHERE...Terrell County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 6
  AM CST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills
  as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

TXZ280-140815-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/
Chisos Basin-
Including the city of Chisos Basin
212 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills
  as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.


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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 1:12 PM MSTBlizzard WarningMAFEddy32 hr
Feb 13, 1:12 PM MSTWind Chill WarningMAFEddy, Lea47 hr
Feb 13, 1:12 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningMAFEddy, Lea32 hr
Feb 13, 1:12 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningMAFEddy14 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.