Lubbock, TX – West Texas woke up under crystal-clear skies and a sharp chill Thursday morning, the kind that makes the air sting and breath rise in visible clouds. Temperatures dipped to the mid-20s in some rural spots, while city readings hovered near 31°F, triggering a Freeze Warning across Lubbock, Crosby, Lynn, and Terry counties. The National Weather Service in Lubbock warns that the subfreezing start could damage sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should cover plants, disconnect hoses, and let faucets drip until temperatures rebound later today. Frost coats fields and car windshields this morning — a reminder that fall’s milder days are giving way to early winter chill.
By Friday, sunshine returns with highs rising into the low 70s. The weekend looks bright and comfortable, with Saturday topping near 64°F before warming again Sunday. Winds will stay light, making it an ideal stretch for Halloween events, outdoor cleanup, or early holiday decorating.
Looking ahead, weather models hint at colder air returning by mid-November. Northern states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York are already seeing early-season snow, and parts of the central Plains could follow with their first flakes before Thanksgiving. While Lubbock remains dry for now, the door is opening for stronger fronts later in the month — possibly bringing Texas its first taste of true winter air.
For now, enjoy the calm after the chill — crisp mornings, clear skies, and a welcome warm-up to start November.
