The Texas Department of Transportation in Lubbock and Amarillo already began treating roads in preparation for freezing precipitation and snowfall this weekend.
With anticipated precipitation, either snowfall or rain, and a forecast of temperatures dropping into the lower 20s and teens late Sunday night into early Monday morning, both the local National Weather Service offices and TxDOT are warning that roads may see hazardous conditions over the weekend into early Monday morning with snow-covered, slushy roads, black ice and a potential for poor visibility.
By Saturday afternoon, TxDOT’s Amarillo office shared a statement warning road conditions already were starting to deteriorate in portions of the Texas Panhandle.
“Snow has started to accumulate on the roads in some areas of the Panhandle,” reads statement TxDOT Amarillo shared on social media. “Though it may be small amounts at this time, take caution and drive safe if you’re out on the roadways on the moment!”
Drivers should pay extra attention on the drive to their Super Bowl celebrations Sunday evening and during their work commute on Monday morning.