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The Texas Panhandle wakes up under a hard, brittle cold, where breath hangs in the air and exposed skin stings within minutes. Vehicles struggle to warm, metal rails burn to the touch, and even short trips outside feel risky as winter tightens its grip.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until noon, with wind chills dropping as low as 15 degrees below zero. The warning covers Potter, Randall, Carson, Armstrong, Donley, Gray, Palo Duro Canyon, and surrounding counties. Hypothermia and frostbite can occur quickly without protection…