A strong upper low moved from southern California into eastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado. This system produced snow...sleet and freezing rain across the Texas panhandle. Interstate 40 was closed west of Amarillo from Soncy Road to the New Mexico state line from 7 PM CST on December 19 until 8 AM CST December 20 due to the potentially icy conditions. Interstate 27 between Amarillo and Canyon had dry stretches and icy patches which created havoc for drivers. A Xcel Energy spokesman reported that fifteen hundred residents were without power and downed tree limbs were to blame in Amarillo. Also...one thousand five hundred and seventy-five residents in Borger were without power and five hundred and sixty-five customers were without power in Miami. There were no reports of fatalities which were attributed to the icy weather...however there were a few injuries reported due to the icy weather.

Ice Storm in MOORE, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 138.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An estimated one half inch of ice accumulation due to the freezing rain was reported in Dumas. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were down due to the ice. Also...there were several minor vehicular accidents with only one serious injury and there were several falls with two of those resulted in broken hips. One home was lost in a fire which was caused by downed power lines.

Ice Storm in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 79.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three-eighths of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported seven miles southwest of Amarillo.

Ice Storm in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 21.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One half of an inch of ice was reported in Channing which accumulated on trees and vehicles.

Ice Storm in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One quarter of an inch of ice from freezing rain was reported in Pringle with ice hanging on wires and accumulating on the roads.

Heavy Snow in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Sheriff's Deputy reported four to six inches of snow throughout Dallam county with an estimated five inches of snow in Dalhart.

Heavy Snow in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated four inches of snow was reported in Vega.

Ice Storm in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated three-eighths of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported in Stinnett. Bridges and overpasses were reported becoming very slick and dangerous.

Ice Storm in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated one quarter of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported in Vega. Interstate 40 was reported closed.

Ice Storm in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated one quarter of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain on trees...vehicles and exposed surfaces was reported in Dalhart.

Heavy Snow in MOORE, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated four inches of snow was reported in Dumas.

Ice Storm in MOORE, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One quarter of an inch of ice was reported in Dumas from freezing rain which accumulated on tree branches.

Ice Storm in CARSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One quarter to one inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported in Panhandle along with one inch of snow.

Ice Storm in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One quarter of an inch of ice was reported in Stratford with trees and exposed surfaces completely iced over. Three inches of snow was also observed.

Ice Storm in POTTER, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One quarter of an inch of ice from freezing rain was measured at the Amarillo National Weather Service Office six miles east northeast of Amarillo. Ice had accumulated on vehicles...exposed surfaces and grassy areas. One to two inches of snow was also reported.

Ice Storm in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated three-eighths of an inch of ice accumulation on trees and power lines from freezing rain was reported in Miami in which small branches broke. Less than one inch of snow was also observed.

Ice Storm in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 46.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported in Gruver along with two inches of snow. Many tree limbs were reported down in the Gruver area with some falling on houses and vehicles.

Ice Storm in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three-eighths of an inch of ice from freezing rain was reported five miles west southwest of Amarillo. The ice had accumulated on tree branches and exposed surfaces and some sleet was also observed. One to two inches of snow was also reported.

Ice Storm in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An estimated one quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on trees from freezing rain was reported in Hereford along with two inches of snow.

Ice Storm in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated three quarters of an inch of ice was reported in Stinnett with two inches of snow in Fritch.

Ice Storm in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 32.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated one half inch of ice accumulation was reported on vehicles. Less than an inch of snow was also observed.

Ice Storm in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One quarter of an inch of ice from freezing rain was reported in Perryton with the ice having accumulated on trees. Less than one inch of snow was also observed.