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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this blizzard warning at Nov 24, 2022, 4:23 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Nov 24, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 33 hr. 1 report 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
- Nov 24, 2022, 4:23 AM CST (10:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 24, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 26, 2022, 2:33 AM CST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
County Culberson County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 212 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Kent, TX |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 212 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2432 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 107 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
494 WWUS44 KMAF 241023 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 423 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 TXZ271-242230- /O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.221125T0300Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.BZ.W.0002.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the city of Pine Springs 423 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 /323 AM MST Thu Nov 24 2022/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-050-270-273-277-278-242230- /O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0002.221125T0300Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Fort Davis, and Alpine 423 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 /323 AM MST Thu Nov 24 2022/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts in the Guadalupe Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and west Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-9292. && $$ TXZ059-060-067-272-274-242230- /O.NEW.KMAF.WS.A.0003.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Loving-Winkler-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 423 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Loving, Winkler and Ward Counties, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
4 follow-up statements
714 WWUS44 KMAF 241951 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 TXZ059-272-274-251330- /O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0003.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.WS.W.0002.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Loving County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ TXZ271-251330- /O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0002.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the city of Pine Springs 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 /1251 PM MST Thu Nov 24 2022/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-050-270-273-277-278-251330- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Fort Davis, and Alpine 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 /1251 PM MST Thu Nov 24 2022/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches in with locally higher amounts possible in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-9292. && $$ TXZ060-067-251330- /O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0003.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Winkler-Ward- Including the cities of Kermit and Monahans 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Winkler and Ward Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ TXZ046-061-075-275-276-251330- /O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.221125T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Dawson-Ector-Pecos-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Lamesa, Odessa, Fort Stockton, and Marfa 151 PM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dawson, Ector and Pecos Counties, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
842 WWUS44 KMAF 251004 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 TXZ046-251115- /O.CAN.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Dawson- 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Although a mix of snow and rain is still possible snow accumulations are not expected to be significant. $$ TXZ276-252130- /O.UPG.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Marfa Plateau- Including the city of Marfa 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At times it will be windy with low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ TXZ271-252130- /O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the city of Pine Springs 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 /304 AM MST Fri Nov 25 2022/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-270-272>274-277-278-252130- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Loving-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 /304 AM MST Fri Nov 25 2022/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches in plains to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In New Mexico, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-432-4269. In Texas, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-9292. && $$ TXZ060-061-067-075-275-252130- /O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Winkler-Ector-Ward-Pecos-Chinati Mountains- Including the cities of Kermit, Odessa, Monahans, and Fort Stockton 404 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Winkler, Ward, Ector, and Pecos Counties, and Chinati Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
260 WWUS44 KMAF 252010 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 210 PM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 TXZ271-261100- /O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the city of Pine Springs 210 PM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 /110 PM MST Fri Nov 25 2022/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-270-272>274-276>278-261100- /O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Loving-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine 210 PM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 /110 PM MST Fri Nov 25 2022/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches in plains to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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. 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. && $$ TXZ060-061-067-075-275-261100- /O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Winkler-Ector-Ward-Pecos-Chinati Mountains- Including the cities of Kermit, Odessa, Monahans, and Fort Stockton 210 PM CST Fri Nov 25 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Winkler, Ward, Ector, and Pecos Counties, and Chinati Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452- 9292. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/midland
466 WWUS44 KMAF 260833 WSWMAF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 233 AM CST Sat Nov 26 2022 TXZ271-261500- /O.CAN.KMAF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0009.221126T0833Z-221126T1500Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the city of Pine Spring 233 AM CST Sat Nov 26 2022 /133 AM MST Sat Nov 26 2022/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ059-270-273-274-277-278-261500- /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0009.221126T0833Z-221126T1500Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 233 AM CST Sat Nov 26 2022 /133 AM MST Sat Nov 26 2022/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ TXZ045-050-272-276-260945- /O.CAN.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Gaines-Andrews-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Marfa Plateau- 233 AM CST Sat Nov 26 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... No significant additional snow is expected. $$ TXZ060-061-067-075-275-260945- /O.CAN.KMAF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221126T1800Z/ Winkler-Ector-Ward-Pecos-Chinati Mountains- 233 AM CST Sat Nov 26 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... No significant additional snow is expected. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 1:59 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Loving and 5 more | 5 hr |
| Nov 24, 4:23 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MAF | Culberson, Loving, Reeves, Ward, Winkler | 9 hr |
| Nov 24, 4:23 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Culberson, Gaines, Jeff Davis, Loving and 2 more | 46 hr |
| Nov 24, 1:51 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MAF | Dawson, Ector, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Ward and 1 more | 37 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.