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Amarillo, Texas – Winter may still have unfinished business across the Texas Panhandle, as Groundhog Day tradition aligns with long-range climate signals pointing to a slower transition into spring. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter and pushing expectations for a dependable warm-up closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, the Texas Panhandle is included in a broader southern region favored for above-normal temperatures from February through April. Even with that warmer trend, the Panhandle remains vulnerable to sharp cold fronts, strong winds, and sudden temperature drops. Amarillo, Dalhart, Borger, and Pampa could still see brief winter outbreaks, including light snow, freezing mornings, and hazardous wind chills, especially during overnight hours…