One More Winter Blitz before Spring Takes Over!

Major late winter/early spring storm developing across the Southern Plains over the next 24-48 hours. As yet another winter storm hits the state of Oklahoma with blizzard conditions. Currently south winds ahead of the front with mostly sunny skies have warmed temperatures into the 60s and 70s. These south winds are introducing some moisture into the atmosphere and with a strong cold front plummeting south. Scattered strong to locally severe storms will quickly develop late this afternoon and evening. The area being watched for some stronger storms is across sw Oklahoma and parts of north Texas. See Map below....

Then as the strong cold front surges south cold air will drain in taking temperatures from the 70s into the 30s within hours. Then as the upper level low dives into North Texas and a surface low redevelops across far northeast Texas. Moderate to Heavy snow will develop from the Texas Panhandle and expand east across Oklahoma. The snow will be very heavy at times and with the upper level low stalling out. Where ever the band sets up will be capable of snowfall amounts over 6 inches. Here is my current thinking this early afternoon of what snowfall amounts will be by Sunday morning.
***Keep in mind some of this will melt on contact especially the southern edge of the snow. So places along and south of the Red River where snow is not as heavy will see less accumulations**

Don't forget there will also be north winds 20-40mph with even higher gusts at times. So blizzard conditions are pretty likely across central and northern Oklahoma. This cold weather will surge south well into Texas with snow showers Saturday afternoon as far south as Abilene and Dallas along I-20. Crazy 36 hours for me here across Texoma and I'll post an update or two if I get a chance. Holy cow I’m so ready for spring to be here as I'm so over winter!

Take care and have a great Friday everyone. -Justin-