Arrived in Denver yesterday about 5 pm MST and went to the airport to pick up some other chasers flying in. We all hung out, hand dinner and ended up going to Old Chicago downtown (and having a second dinner!)
Had a great time, got in bed finally about 3 a.m. then tried to sleep to the resounding music of freight train horns blowing repeatedly only yards from the hotel!
Here is a quick video blog from last night. More to come…
The first winter storm for the southern plains this year is now in progress in West Texas and Oklahoma. Some interesting weather at my location this morning as I was awakened at sunrise by house rattling thunder and heavy rain. This changed over to heavy sleet pretty quickly and now we are going back and forth between sleet and heavy snow. I am located in the pink band in the NWS graphic above.
Many many accidents reported across the South Plains and Texas Panhandle, and some cities already without power. Roads are very dangerous today. Do not travel unless you have to. Many schools are closing early across the area today.
I have set up a stationary live camera here in Brownfield, which is about 35 miles southwest of Lubbock, TX. I’ll also be providing updates throughout the day on Twitter.
Some helpful links to help you get through your day.
Area closings:
http://www.kcbd.com/global/Story.asp?s=1641829
Road Conditions: