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Local Weather History For January 31st...
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2008: The passage of a Canadian cold front and a vigorous storm system combined to produce a brief bout of dangerous
winter weather over much of the South Plains region of West Texas early on the 31st. Northwesterly winds sustained at speeds in excess of 30 mph combined with light to moderate snowfall to result in widespread blowing snow. Although only light accumulations were reported at a few locations, visibilities were significantly restricted during the morning rush hour, and temperatures in the lower 20s caused the snow to immediately accumulate on area roadways. Despite the fact that the storms impact was brief (only two hours in duration) |