EXTREME WEATHER: Dust Storm Blankets Texas Panhandle And Northern Oklahoma - Stretched Over 100 MILES LONG And Threw Dust About 2,000 FEET Into The Air! [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

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April 8, 2016 - SOUTHERN UNITED STATES - Strong winds associated with a cold front picked up dust and debris and created a heavy, 160 km (100 miles) wide dust storm that blanketed much of Texas Panhandle late April 5/April 6, 2016.

NWS Amarillo forecaster Nicholas Fenner said the storm threw dust about 610 meters (2,000 feet) into the air. The storm reached as far north as Oklahoma Panhandle and as far south as Lubbock, Texas before it dissipated.

There were no reports of any road closures or anyone hurt from the dust storm.

Duststorm evolving along the leading edge of a cold front sweeps through Oklahoma and Texas @WMOnews @AEMET_Esp pic.twitter.com/3a34ctGhPb

— Barcelona Dust (@Dust_Barcelona) April 6, 2016

Strong winds associated w/a cold front moving thru TX Panhandle picking up dust & debris can be seen on radar. #phwx pic.twitter.com/cPAeL4IQyN

— NWS Amarillo (@NWSAmarillo) April 6, 2016

Quite the dust storm in the Panhandle today along the cold front (from a Mesonet fan near Texhoma)! #okwx #okmesonet pic.twitter.com/ns1iWr3Q7s

— Oklahoma Mesonet (@okmesonet) April 6, 2016

Amarillo, TX: night view of a sandstorm  Pic @the_blakebrown_ via @meteofrance  @WMOnews @AEMET_Esp @BSC_CNS pic.twitter.com/SBN9SloVGh

— Barcelona Dust (@Dust_Barcelona) April 6, 2016

UNBELIEVABLE dust storm rolls through the OK/TX Panhandle (Photos by Clint Hammer near Sunray, TX) pic.twitter.com/HQZEaZAZwF

— Travis Ruiz (@TravRuiz) April 6, 2016

WATCH: Dust storm rollos through Texas and Oklahoma.

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MONUMENTAL EARTH CHANGES: Ice Age Now And Climate Chaos - Texas Panhandle Faces 15 INCHES OF SNOW; National Weather Service Says A "HISTORIC BLIZZARD" Could Hit!

December 26, 2015 - TEXAS, UNITED STATES - The National Weather Service says a "historic blizzard" could hit Amarillo, Lubbock and other parts of the Texas Panhandle this weekend.

Forecasters say the Panhandle could get 6 to 15 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible in pockets of the region.

High winds could drive wind chill factor as low as 10 below zero and cause snow drifts several feet high.

The warning goes into effect at 6 p.m. Saturday through noon Monday.

Other parts of Texas are expected to see a wintry mix of rain, light snow and freezing temperatures. - NBCDFW.

ICE AGE NOW: Winter Wonderland - Snowstorm Brings Record Snowfall To Parts Of The Texas Panhandle! UPDATE: Mini-Ice Age 2015-2035 - Snow In Central Mexico And Second "Rare" Southwest United States Snowstorm!

Central park looked like a winter wonderland on Thursday morning.  © Lindsey Tomaschik

January 25, 2015 - TEXAS, UNITED STATES - Last week the National Weather Service in Amarillo had mentioned the possibility of a winter storm impacting our region on Wednesday and into Thursday of this week.

Many residents didn't buy into the potential snow storm. That might have been because of the 70 degree weather we had just this past weekend or the fact that so far all the snows have been "duds" this year.

As the storm system got closer and closer the forecast model projections went up and up in their total accumulation expected. It got the point that it was not a matter of if we would see snow, but how much. A lot of that depended on where the convective bands of snow set up. One was on top of Pampa early in the system and that is why we got a higher total than projected.

A co-op observer recorded 4.4 inches of snow one mile northwest of Pampa. Another co-op observer recorded eight inches four miles west southwest of Lake McClellan. A public report came into NWS of nine inches for Pampa city limits. WATCH: Texas snow is only the beginning as storm threatens east.

Another band brought record-breaking snow to Amarillo and dropped snow at a rate of four inches per hour for the folks there.

Amarillo recorded 12 inches at the NWS office, which is near the airport. Some places in Amarillo recorded upwards of 15 inches. That broke the record for snowfall in Amarillo on Jan. 21. The previous record was for 4.9 inches that fell on that date in 1966.

Want to hear another fun fact? It was the eleventh snowiest day on record in Amarillo. The records kept by NWS go back to 1892.

Amarillo also received more snow Wednesday than Boston, New York City, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have the entire winter thus far. And that is just to name a few.

Other snow totals across the region:

- McLean - 10.5 inches, report by the public.

- Lefors - 1 inch, by a trained spotter. That report was as of 8:19 p.m. Wednesday.

- Borger - 5.7 inches, by a co-op observer.

- Miami - 6 inches, by the post office.

- Panhandle - 8 inches, by the public.

- White Deer - 9 inches, by the public.

- Canyon and two miles south southeast of Amarillo - 13 inches, by the public and broadcast media. These were the highest official totals that the NWS office had on record as of 2 p.m. Thursday.

When will the thaw happen?

Today should be sunny and highs in the 40s. The sun coming out will really up to thaw things out. There was a lot of snow, so there will be a lot of melting in the day and icing at night. Travel should be taken with caution until the weekend.

Saturday should approach near 50. Sunday should be almost in the 60s and the first half of next week should see highs in the mid-60s with sun every day. All of the snow will be gone quickly once we start seeing those highs in the 50s and 60s.

Is winter over?

It is far from over and if you are a lifelong Panhandle resident you should know that the winters here are very unpredictable and we can sometimes see snow in May.

It is way too early to speculate on any precipitation more than a week out, but it looks like next weekend, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, we could see winter creep in here again with another cold shot of air.

How about the roads?

The Pampa News would like to give a big shoutout and thank you to all of the City of Pampa employees that worked countless hours on Wednesday and Thursday to ensure our roads were clear and that everyone could make it to work or school safely. It may not have been the most fun for the kiddos have to tough it out and go to school Thursday, but come June when they don't have to make up that day and all of the other Panhandle students have to go to school one more day they will get to have the last laugh. - The Pampa News.

WATCH: Snow In Central Mexico And Second "Rare" Southwest United States Snowstorm.

EXTREME WEATHER: Most Stifling Record-Challenging Heat Gripping Denver, Dallas Spills Eastward - Temperatures Will Climb As High As 110 Degrees!

June 12, 2013 - UNITED STATES - Highs climbing well into the 90s and 100s have been challenging records along the Front Range of the Rockies and the southern Plains this week.

Temperatures will once again climb into the 100s across the region with some areas nearing 110 degrees across the southern Plains. Temperatures will soar into the 90s for areas farther east at midweek, including Little Rock, Nashville, Atlanta and Raleigh. It will feel more like the 100s with humidity factored in.

Denver is among the major cities that have been in the core of the heat wave. The high climbed to 100 on Tuesday, breaking the old record of 95 degrees set in 1956. The last time Denver hit 100 degrees was on July 23, 2012.

Temperatures will climb into the 90s, just a few degrees shy of 100, in Dallas through midweek.

This caliber of heat is dangerous, especially since people have not endured this level of heat for many months. People are urged to stay indoors in air conditioning as much as possible. It is important to drink plenty of water, and if you have to be outdoors, it is best to wear loose-fitted, light-colored clothing and make sure to bring sunscreen.

This intense heat is being caused by a strong upper-level ridge that is building over the region, the same ridge that brought record-challenging heat to the Southwest last weekend.

This pattern will remain firmly in place heading into the second part of the week, continuing the stretch of 100-degree days.

In addition to the scorching heat, this strong ridge will keep the southern Plains mainly dry through the week as well.

Dry conditions will not help the region, which is currently in extreme drought.

The next sign of relief appears to be next weekend when the main axis of the ridge shifts to the east. - AccuWeather.

EXTREME WEATHER: Record-Challenging Heat To Scorch The United States Southern Plains This Week - Temperatures To Climb Into The 100s; First Major Heat Wave Of The Year For The Region; Nearly 20 Degrees Above Normal!

June 11, 2013 - UNITED STATES - Record-challenging heat will continue in the southern Plains Tuesday and will persist through much of the week.

Temperatures will once again climb into the 100s across the region with some areas nearing 110.
This is shaping up to be the first major heat wave of the year for the region with highs forecast to climb into the lower to mid-100s every day through the middle of the week, nearly 20 degrees above normal.

The primary focus of the heat will be the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma and Kansas, as well as eastern Colorado. However, heat will surge eastward as well extending beyond the Mississippi River.

Denver is among the major cities that will be gripped by the heat wave. Highs will soar well into the 90s and near 100 degrees each day through Thursday. The last time the high hit 100 degrees in Denver was July 23, 2012.

Temperatures will climb into the 90s in Dallas through midweek. A 100-degree high may be recorded in Dallas by Thursday. This would be the first time that the city has hit 100 degrees since Sept. 7, 2012.

This caliber of heat is dangerous, especially since people have not endured this level of heat for many months. People are urged to stay indoors in air conditioning as much as possible. It is important to drink plenty of water, and if you have to be outdoors, it is best to wear loose-fitted, light-colored clothing and make sure to bring sunscreen.

This intense heat is being caused by a strong upper-level ridge that is building over the region, the same ridge that brought record-challenging heat to the Southwest over the weekend.

This pattern will remain firmly in place heading into the second part of the week, continuing the stretch of 100-degree days.

In addition to the scorching heat, this strong ridge will keep the southern Plains mainly dry through the week as well.

Dry conditions will not help the region, which is currently in extreme drought.

The next sign of relief appears to be next weekend when the main axis of the ridge shifts to the east. - AccuWeather.

WEATHER ANOMALIES: Rare Christmas Snow For Dallas, Oklahoma City and Little Rock?!

December 23, 2012 - UNITED STATES - Not often does Dallas, Oklahoma City and Little Rock see snow on Christmas, but Mother Nature is ready to defy those odds this year. Residents of Dallas, Oklahoma City and Little Rock may find it hard to believe snow is on the way for Christmas with temperatures set to warm into the 40s and 50s on Christmas Eve. In addition, the chance of a white Christmas in all three cities is less than five percent.

There could be locally higher amounts in the above 3- to 6-inch zone.

However, kids and those young at heart will be happy to learn that snow will indeed fall on Christmas thanks to the arrival of a strengthening winter storm and noticeably colder air. On the other hand, travelers both on the ground and in the air are likely to greet that news with jeers. Snow from the Rockies will reach western Kansas, western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle during the predawn hours of Christmas. At the same time, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes will start erupting across southeastern Texas. Oklahoma City will also see a few snowflakes (and ice pellets) fly before sunrise on Christmas, but the daytime is when heavier snow will fall and accumulate around three inches.

Snow will continue to evolve farther to the east as Christmas progresses, changing over from rain in Dallas during the afternoon and Little Rock in the evening. A coating to an inch will whiten Dallas with 1-3 inches expected in Little Rock. Up to a half of a foot of snow (locally more) will bury places in between Little Rock and Oklahoma City, including McAlester, Okla., and Fort Smith, Ark. The last time an inch or more of snow has fallen on Christmas in Little Rock as 1926 (2.5 inches). For Oklahoma City, one has to go back to 1914 when 6.5 inches fell. The city technically had a white Christmas as recently as 2009 when 14 inches of snow was still on the ground following a Christmas Eve blizzard. The blizzard of 2009 also brought Dallas its first measurable Christmas Eve snowfall on record.

The snow this Christmas, even down to Dallas, is sure to create severe headaches for travelers. Roads will become slick and treacherous, including Interstates 35, 40, 44 and 540. Gusty winds howling will worsen the situation by blowing and drifting the snow around, reducing visibility for motorists. Where the snow is preceded by rain, another danger lurks for travelers as additional icy spots and any wet or slushy areas freeze with the arrival of the cold air. Conditions will quickly improve for travelers in and around Oklahoma on Wednesday as the potent winter storm heads northeastward toward the eastern Great Lakes and Northeast. - AccuWeather.

EXTREME WEATHER ANOMALIES: Four Feet of Hail in Texas - Incredible Images From Recent Storm That Ravaged the Texas Panhandle!

Sure, everything's bigger in Texas. But four feet of hail from one storm? That's what the National Weather Service, the Texas Department of Transportation and a local sheriff say happened Wednesday in an area north of Amarillo when hail piled up in drifts so wide they caused flooding and cut off a major highway.

Stunning images of accumulated hail in Texas.

The National Weather Service office in Amarillo even posted a photo on its Facebook page, but that wasn't enough to convince skeptics.  "Serious do not think this is 100% hail!!!" commented one person.  "It's a lite dusting of hail on some damn rocks," said another person, referring to the image of a firefighter standing next to what could be taken for boulders.  "I can assure you we do not have big rocks like that in West Texas," Krissy Scotten, a spokeswoman for the weather service office in Amarillo, told msnbc.com.  "That was four feet of ice" that was compacted by rain and then was blown across a wide area into hail drifts, she added.  As for the darkish color, "we're very dusty around here" due to drought so the hail quickly darkened, Scotten said.  The image, she added, was sent by the Potter County Fire Department and the firefighter seen in it is standing where meltwater had cut through the hail.  The Texas Department of Transportation confirms it was deep hail dumped by a storm that dropped visibility to near zero at times.

"Heavy rain and up to 4 ft of hail has US 287 blocked north of Amarillo," it tweeted Wednesday afternoon.  The local sheriff concurred as well.  "You're looking at four foot deep" hail in one stretch, NBC affiliate KAMR-TV quoted Brian Thomas, sheriff of Potter County, as saying. "This was just one of those weird storms that just sat here and came down extremely heavy in this one area."  Amarillo TV station Pronews 7 even shot video of flash flooding triggered by the pea-sized hail and several inches of rain.   "It looked like soap suds," said Pronews 7 meteorologist Steve Kersh. "The storm was moving really slow and a combination of the pea-sized hail and four to six inches of rain created those conditions."  KAMR-TV reported that snow plows were called out to clear roads. Highway 287 was shut down for hours after the storm due to the cleanup.  Several vehicles got stuck in the flash flooding, and two feet of water also swamped a stretch of Highway 136, the weather service reported. One Chevy Tahoe, a large SUV, got stuck in hail up to its hood, Scotten said.  The pea-sized hailstones weren't big enough to set any size records, and Scotten said the service doesn't keep records for most hail in a given period.  But Jose Garcia, chief forecaster at the weather service in Amarillo, told msnbc.com it probably wasn't the most hail the region has seen.  "Five to six feet deep hail" fell in nearby Dalhart, Texas, in 1993 during a very similar storm, he said. It took almost a month for some roads to reopen as the compact ice melted slowly. "It was almost like huge snow drifts," he said. - MSNBC.

WATCH: Incredible images from Texas.

EXTREME WEATHER: Unbelievably Incredible Hail Storm Ravages Texas Panhandle - 3 to 4 Feet High Hail Paralyzes and Shuts Down Highways!

Extreme weather, including heavy hail and flooding, has paralyzed parts of the Texas Panhandle, shutting down highways.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Highway 136 at Fritch was closed in Hutchinson County because of flooding for a short amount of time. It has since reopened.  Highway 287, which was previously at a complete standstill, has resumed traffic. TxDOT said traffic is moving on the northbound lanes and the southbound lanes will likely remain closed through the night.

The road must first be cleared and then damage assessed. Southbound traffic is being held in Dumas.  Three to four feet of hail was reported near the Canadian River. Watch the video above from Storm Search 7 Storm Chaser Doug Blach.  The Potter County Sheriff's Office confirmed motor vehicles being stuck in the ice and rain.  Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported extremely low visibilities in the area at the time of the storm. The main part of the heavy hail was reported four miles north of the Canadian River near the Fain Plant. - Connect Amarillo.

WATCH: Major hail storm hits the Texas Panhandle.