A dynamic storm system brought high winds and a heavy wet snow on the 17th of March 2021. This combination lead to blizzard conditions in some areas and near blizzard conditions in others. Travel was impacted area wide and isolated power outages were reported. Some areas got well above 6 inches of snow with drifts of one to two feet. The day prior this same system produced severe thunderstorms capable of one inch diameter hail and wind gusts well over 60 mph in the eastern Texas Panhandle.

High Wind in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 01:59:00 to 17-MAR-21 03:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 05:03:00 to 17-MAR-21 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Other mesonets across the county measure sustained winds in excess of 40 mph during the late morning hours of the 17th.

High Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 05:31:00 to 17-MAR-21 05:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds upwards of 44 MPH were measured by West Texas Mesonet sites in the county as well. Mainly around 1100 to 1200 LST.

High Wind in RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 06:02:00 to 17-MAR-21 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds upwards of 45 MPH were measured by mesonet sites in Randall County as well, around 1000 to 1200 LST.

High Wind in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 06:19:00 to 17-MAR-21 06:19:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 06:35:00 to 17-MAR-21 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 06:57:00 to 17-MAR-21 08:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 07:59:00 to 17-MAR-21 07:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This was at the Stinnett mesonet.

High Wind in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 08:15:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 08:35:00 to 17-MAR-21 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Another mesonet in Dozier measured a gust of 58 mph at 0938 LST. First gust was measured by the Wellington mesonet. Sustained winds also reached upwards of 45 MPH right around 1131 LST.

High Wind in GRAY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 08:55:00 to 17-MAR-21 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet near Lake McClellan measured sustained winds around 48 mph around 1027 LST as well.

High Wind in RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 09:22:00 to 17-MAR-21 09:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported downed power lines 6 miles SSW of Amarillo.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 09:43:00 to 17-MAR-21 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported a 130-foot radio tower had collapsed 1 mile south of Borger.

High Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 10:11:00 to 17-MAR-21 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 10:41:00 to 17-MAR-21 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 11:20:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

Winter Storm in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:30:00 to 17-MAR-21 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sherman County received two inches of snow in the far northern portions while the rest of the county received 4 to 6 inches with the far southeastern corner of the county closer to the 6 inches. High winds combined with the snow created reduced visibilities. White out conditions were observed at times between 7:15 am to 12:35 pm by a trained spotter, describing near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 05:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ochilltree County received 2 to 6 inches of snow with the majority of the western county getting closer to the 6 inch range while the far eastern portion were closer to the 2 to 4 inches range. High winds combined with the snow created poor visibilities with blizzard like conditions.

Winter Storm in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 05:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lipscomb County received 3 to 6 inches of snow with the higher amounts falling around Lipscomb down to near Canadian, TX. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with almost blizzard type conditions at times.

Winter Storm in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Hartley County received higher snow amounts near 6 inches in the far southeastern portions of the county with the west to northwest half in the 2 to 3 inch range. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with almost blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in MOORE, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:30:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The vast majority of Moore County received 4 to 6 inches of snow. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with almost blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Southwest Roberts County recieved 6-8 of snow along with the northwest section of Gray County around Pampa, TX. The rest of the Hutchinson County saw 4-6 in the western two thirds while the southeast was closer to the 2 mark. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with almost blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

The northern half of Hemphill County received 3 to 6 inches of snow while the southern half was more in the 2 to 3 inch range. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with almost blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Oldham County received 2-6 of snow with the lower end in the northwest corner of the county while the higher amounts were along the south near the I-40 corridor. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in POTTER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

The vast majority of Potter County received 3 to 6 inches of snow. The official snowfall for Amarillo measured near the airport was 5.7 inches.  Around 9 AM employees at the National Weather Service noted white out conditions occurring with the snow combined with high winds.

Winter Storm in CARSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: County Official

The majority of Carson County received 4 to 6 inches of snow with a little less to the southeast and an isolated area of more just to the north of Pantex. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in GRAY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The heaviest snow fell around Pampa Texas with 6 to 8 inches of snow. Snow amounts gradually decreased to the 1 to 2 inch range the further southeast into the county. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

The far northwest corner of Wheeler County saw close to 3 to 4 inches while the majority of the county to the south and east saw less than an inch. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

The northwest corner of Randall County, from Canyon to Umbarger up to Bushland and some areas in south Amarillo received 3 to 6 inches of snow. The rest of the county to the southeast only received 1 to 3 inches of snow. An NWS employee in SSW Amarillo measured 7.5 inches of snow around 1000 CST.

Winter Storm in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Portions of Armstrong County in the west and north received 2-3 of snow while the rest of the county. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times.

Winter Storm in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 01:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Dallam County received around 2 of snow fall in the northwest third to half of the county while the south to southeast received close to 3 inches with the far southeastern corner close to 4 inches. High winds accompanying the snow most likely made for very poor visibility at times.

Winter Storm in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The vast majority of Hutchinson County received 4-6 of snow with a small portion in the northeast that received 6-8 of snow. Due to the strong winds, periods of white out conditions were reported by a trained weather spotter with a report specifically coming in around 0841 CST. High winds accompanying the snow created poor visibility with blizzard like conditions at times for several hours.

Winter Storm in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 02:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A good portion of the county to the north closer to the I-40 corridor received 3 to 6 inches of snow. Further to the southeast near Hereford less snow fell with measurements around the 1 to 3 inch range.

Winter Storm in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A good portion of Hansford County received 5 to 6 inches while a small portion in the northwest was closer to 1 to 2 inches and a small portion in the southeast was closer to the 6 to 8 inch range. High sustained winds combined with the snow brought poor visibility and near blizzard conditions for several hours.