Lubbock, Texas – A hard-hitting shot of fall cold will arrive late Tuesday night, bringing the season’s first freeze to the South Plains and parts of the southern Texas Panhandle. The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Freeze Watch from late Tuesday through Wednesday morning as temperatures dip into the mid-20s across open country and near 30 degrees in urban areas.
According to the National Weather Service, the chill will settle over Lubbock, Plainview, Brownfield, Crosbyton, Littlefield, and Levelland, with the coldest readings expected just before sunrise Wednesday. Widespread frost and freezing conditions could end the growing season and damage unprotected pipes, sprinklers, and outdoor plants.
Light winds and clear skies will allow rapid cooling after sunset Tuesday. TxDOT advises drivers to watch for frost and slick bridges early Wednesday, especially along U.S. 84, I-27, and State Highway 114. While travel impacts should remain minor, residents are urged to cover tender vegetation, insulate faucets, and bring pets indoors overnight.
The cold snap will ease by Thursday afternoon, but temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages through the weekend. Another push of colder air could arrive early next week, reinforcing the region’s first sustained taste of winter.
