Storm Spreads Snow Across Nine States Friday The system will deliver measurable snowfall to Alaska, Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin on Friday, with some locations seeing flakes as early as Thursday night [1]. Forecasts range from a few inches in the Plains to up to 30 inches in Alaska’s coastal communities, while Colorado expects 1‑6 inches and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan sees up to 4 inches [1]. Travel impacts include reduced traction, especially on mountain passes and rural highways [1].

Texas Panhandle Faces Highest Snow Accumulations Both outlets agree the Panhandle could receive the storm’s heaviest snow, with amounts of 3‑5 inches generally and a maximum of 5 inches in the northwest sector [1][2]. NWS Amarillo’s probability map highlights Stratford with a 60‑90 % chance of at least one inch, while Perryton, Gruver, Dalhart and Amarillo fall in lower‑probability bands [2]. The snowfall would represent a notable uptick for Amarillo, which has recorded only 0.2 inches so far this winter [2].

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Coexists With Snow in Texas Forecasters note a marginal severe‑thunderstorm risk for parts of Texas and neighboring states on Thursday and Friday, even as precipitation falls mainly as rain elsewhere [2]. Simultaneously, the Panhandle’s snow threat brings gusty winds that could reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions [2]. NWS Lubbock warns that rapid temperature drops Friday night may produce black‑ice on wet surfaces Saturday morning [2].

Travel Advisories Issued for Mountain and Plains Routes New Mexico’s NWS office cautions that I‑25 between Raton and Las Vegas will be difficult to navigate, urging extra spacing between vehicles [1]. Hazardous weather outlooks for Texas note snow late Thursday into Friday, with gusty winds and no formal winter warnings yet [2]. Officials across affected states stress that icy roads and low visibility remain strong possibilities throughout the storm’s duration [1][2].