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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this winter storm warning at Feb 13, 2021, 2:12 PM CST for 24 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 22 hr. 14 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 13, 2021, 2:12 PM CST (20:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 14, 2021, 10:21 PM CST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 26 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, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 9:16 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Nadine, NM | |
| Feb 14, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Nw Carlsbad, NM | |
| Feb 14, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 4 S Artesia, NM | |
| Feb 14, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Cottonwood, NM | |
| Feb 14, 2:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 N Midland, TX | |
| Feb 14, 2:40 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 7 Ne Odessa, TX | |
| Feb 14, 2:47 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Midland, TX | |
| Feb 14, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.4 | Midland International A, TX | |
| Feb 14, 3:49 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 7 W Odessa, TX | MEASURED IN WEST ODESSA |
| Feb 14, 3:57 PM CST | SNOW 4.3 | Monahans, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:24 PM CST | SNOW 4.4 | Greenwood, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:17 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | Odessa, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:30 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 4 Nw Midland, TX | MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF 5 TO 7 INCHES OF SNOW IN NORTHWEST MIDLAND |
| Feb 14, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.4 | Westbrook, 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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 47 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 529 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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
4 follow-up statements
106 WWUS44 KMAF 132140 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 340 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-TXZ270-271-141300- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210214T2200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.210214T2200Z-210215T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0003.210215T0700Z-210215T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs 240 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO NOON MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first 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 including 1/4 of a mile visibility or less. Winds will be out of east at 35-45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the second Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to midnight MST Sunday night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to noon MST Monday. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from midnight Sunday night to 5 AM 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. 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>279- 141300- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ 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-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County- 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, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, and Panther Junction 340 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 /240 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS 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 2 to 4 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. 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. && $$ TXZ082-280-141300- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.210214T0600Z-210215T1200Z/ Terrell-Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, and Chisos Basin 340 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
612 WWUS44 KMAF 141025 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 425 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF THE AREA THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR HEAVY AND BLOWING SNOW... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITIES FROM HEAVY AND BLOWING SNOW... ...WIND CHILL WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS... .A winter storm has arrived bringing strong winds, heavy and blowing snow, and bitterly cold wind chills. Heavy and blowing snow will cause major travel issues across the area with blizzard conditions over the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. Bitterly cold temperatures will occur Sunday into Monday, with subzero wind chills. NMZ027-TXZ270-271-142230- /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T2200Z/ /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0003.210215T0700Z-210215T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.210214T1025Z-210215T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210214T1200Z-210215T1900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs 325 AM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM MST Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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... 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. 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. && $$ TXZ281-282-142230- /O.NEW.KMAF.WC.Y.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T1200Z/ Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Presidio and Castolon 425 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero. * WHERE...Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect snow packed roads, sidewalks, and other exposed surfaces. Dangerous travel conditions are also expected across the area. Some roads could become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>279- 142230- /O.EXT.KMAF.WC.W.0001.210214T1200Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T1200Z/ 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-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County- 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, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, and Panther Junction 425 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 /325 AM MST Sun Feb 14 2021/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional 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, until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, until 1 PM CST /noon MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ TXZ082-280-142230- /O.NEW.KMAF.WC.Y.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T1200Z/ Terrell-Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, and Chisos Basin 425 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Terrell County, and Chisos Basin. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect snow packed roads, sidewalks, and other exposed surfaces. Dangerous travel conditions are also expected across the area. Some roads could become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
268 WWUS44 KMAF 141959 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 159 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY... .A winter storm has arrived bringing strong winds, heavy and blowing snow, and bitterly cold wind chills. Heavy and blowing snow will cause major travel issues across the area with blizzard conditions over the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. Bitterly cold temperatures will occur Sunday into Monday, with subzero wind chills. NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150800- /O.EXT.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs 1259 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions, including visibilities of 1/4th of a mile or less. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon MST Monday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. 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>279- 150800- /O.EXT.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ 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-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County- 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, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, and Panther Junction 159 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 /1259 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until 1 PM CST /noon MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ TXZ082-280>282-150800- /O.EXT.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.Y.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Terrell-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, Chisos Basin, Presidio, and Castolon 159 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Rio Grande Valley, Terrell, and Chisos Basin. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
477 WWUS44 KMAF 150421 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1021 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY... .A potent winter storm has moved east of the region this evening, and while little to no additional snow accumulation is expected tonight, there may still be areas of blowing snow through daybreak. Bitterly cold temperatures will continue areawide into Monday, with subzero wind chills. NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151600- /O.CAN.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs 921 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>279- 151600- /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ 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-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County- 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, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, and Panther Junction 1021 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 /921 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021/ ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST /NOON MST/ MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST /noon MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ TXZ082-280>282-151600- /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Terrell-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, Chisos Basin, Presidio, and Castolon 1021 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Rio Grande Valley, Terrell, and Chisos Basin. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 4:24 AM CST | Wind Chill Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 17 more | 10 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:12 PM CST | Blizzard Warning | MAF | Culberson | 32 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:12 PM CST | Wind Chill Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 17 more | 47 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:12 PM CST | Winter Storm Warning | MAF | Culberson | 14 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.