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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

 

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Precipitation Numbers for Amarillo

 

Average Rainfall

(Inches)

Record Max Precipitation for 

1 Day (Inches)

March 1.13 2.13 (13th in 1922)
April 1.33 2.65 (30th in 1999)
May 2.50 3.95 (15th in 1951)
June 3.28 4.92 (10th in 1984)
July 2.68 5.74 (7th in 2010)
August 2.94 4.02 (7th in 1906)
 September  1.88 3.48 (21st in 1900)

 

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