Winter Weather Advisory
Expires 11:00 PM MST on February 12, 2012
Statement as of 6:57 PM MST on February 11, 2012/
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 am CST /5 am MST/
Sunday to midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Sunday night...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
Winter Weather Advisory for a wintry mix of sleet and snow... which is
in effect from 6 am CST /5 am MST/ Sunday to midnight CST /11 PM
MST/ Sunday night. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Event... sleet and snow.
* Timing... sleet and snow will start late tonight in far southwest
Texas and southeast New Mexico... these showers will slowly move
eastward and continue through Sunday evening across portions of
southwest Texas.
* Impacts... potentially significant snow... and sleet
accumulations may impact the area. Snow packed roads may make
travel difficult.
* Sleet/snow accumulations... sleet accumulations to around one
quarter inch will be possible Sunday. Snow amounts of 1 to 3
inches are also possible.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow or sleet
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and
limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.