Texas starts this February morning under a hard chill, and breath hangs in the air across the South Plains. Temperatures sit at 32 degrees in Lubbock just after sunrise, cold enough for patchy slick spots on bridges and shaded roads. Wet pavement from earlier drizzle or irrigation can refreeze quickly this time of year. Drivers should stay alert through midmorning, especially on overpasses and rural highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, skies gradually clear today as highs climb toward 63 degrees. Light winds shift south this afternoon, helping temperatures rebound. The cold start fades fast, but the pattern turns more active by the end of the workweek.
Clouds increase Thursday with highs pushing near 77 degrees, a sharp warm-up for mid-February. By Friday, rain chances rise to 50 percent during the afternoon, with showers becoming more widespread Friday night. Some thunderstorms could develop, producing brief downpours and gusty winds. Plan extra time on Loop 289 and U.S. 84 if rain reduces visibility late Friday.
Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15, trends cooler but not harsh. Saturday brings a 60 percent chance of showers and highs near 61. Skies clear Saturday night with lows in the upper 30s. Sunshine returns Sunday with highs near 68.
Early next week looks mild, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average across much of Texas. Highs reach the 70s by Washington’s Birthday. Longer-range signals point to a broader U.S. warm-up into late February, hinting at an early spring tease. Traveling this weekend? Let us know what conditions you see on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Lubbock, Texas:
Today: Morning freeze, then decreasing clouds, high 63.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77.
Friday: 50% chance of showers, high 69.
Saturday: Showers likely, high 61.
Sunday: Sunny, high 68.
