Snowbound Texans Stranded as Drifts Halt Southwest Highways
Heavy snow and 75 mph winds shut most highways across the Texas Panhandle and Southwest. Rescue crews saved hundreds of stranded motorists while buses north of Vega and a stalled bid for Baby food led to further delays. Amarillo and Vega crews coordinated to reach two buses and a later rescue near Canyon. James Noble family from Cincinnati among tourists tied up by the blizzard.
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Blizzard Strikes Texas Panhandle Halts Travel
A record blizzard pummels the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and surrounding states with 80 mph winds and 10 foot drifts. Two people are dead as more than a thousand motorists are stranded west of Amarillo and in Oklahoma. Transportation systems are halted, three trains derailed, 12 trains and many buses stranded, communications and utilities disrupted, widespread property damage, and livestock left unsheltered.
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Blizzard Paralyzes Plains Region From Oklahoma to Nebraska
A spring blizzard snarled roads and cut power across western Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, with 18 inches of snow in parts. Authorities report marooned motorists, a stranded Golden State Limited train near Meade, and multiple rescue efforts as homes and services fail.
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Storm disrupts Amarillo area with heavy drifts and outages
Weather staffers including Lawrence Smith spent over 21 sleepless hours at Amarillo terminal as five foot snow drifts halted relief. Drifts blocked roads and visibility while meals were provided for stranded workers. A house fire at 112 Buchanan consumed by flames left only a shell. owners Mr and Mrs B D Crumley were away. Fire crews also stabilized signs at Farris Furniture Co and Trading Post to prevent collapse.
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Rescue Efforts Span Amarillo Blizzard Weekend
Traffic was a small part of a busy weekend as law enforcement and the National Guard aided amid a major storm. They delivered four expecting mothers to Amarillo maternity wards and moved milk to homes while rescuing motorists and stranded patrons. At one point 175 people sought shelter at the Potter County Courthouse. police logged over 300 runs.
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Weather forecast summary for Panhandle South Plains and New Mexico
The forecast calls for slow clearing of snow and high winds in the Panhandle and South Plains by Monday afternoon with temperatures 20 to 30 overnight and 30 to 40 by day. New Mexico sees fair conditions with windy dust along the eastern border and rising temperatures with highs up to 60 on the western side. A 1 inch precipitation total is reported for the 24 hours ending at 4 p.m.
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Blizzard Strikes High Plains With Cattle Losses Feared
Dusty skies and a wind driven storm lash Clayton New Mexico as 0.57 inches of moisture falls since Friday. Gusts reach 44 mph and temperatures may drop to 20 as cattle losses in Union County mount. Roads into Springer and Boise City blocked with trucks stranded. No emergency declared in Clayton though highways near Dalhart are blocked and storm victims seek shelter.
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Area Schools Close Amid Severe Plains Blizzard
Widespread closures sweep the Texas Panhandle and neighboring states as the blizzard brings deep snow drifts and road blockages. Amarillo public schools suspend for today, with several private and college programs limiting or cancelling classes. Officials anticipate updates on restart plans for Tuesday.
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Vega Sends Rescue for 400 Stormbound on Highway 66
A blizzard stranded 400 travelers across Oldham County with Vega as a refuge. Vega Consolidated School housed 200, the courthouse 75, and many private homes opened. An emergency train crew rescued passengers including Mrs. Paul Eddy of Elyria Ohio after 11 hours on Highway 66. Local volunteers led by Charles Harmon coordinated shelter and aid.
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Adventures of Sir Lancelot on KGNC TV Matinee
KGNC TV schedule lists a 2 p.m. matinee of Adventures of Sir Lancelot with colorcast. The program follows daytime children’s offerings and feature presentation details are provided.
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