LUBBOCK, Texas – A thin veil of fog drifts across cotton fields and farm roads this early Sunday morning, muting headlights and softening the skyline. The haze will lift by late morning, revealing a warm, golden stretch of sunshine that marks the start of a classic South Plains fall week.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, patchy fog could reduce visibility below one mile through midmorning, especially along I-27 and U.S. Highway 84. Once it clears, the region turns sunny with afternoon highs near 78°F. Monday and Tuesday continue that warming trend, topping out in the low to mid-80s before cooler, drier air slides in midweek.
Monday’s light south winds will shift northwest by late day, ushering in a crisp air mass that lingers through Wednesday. Highs drop into the 60s midweek, with lows in the upper 30s — enough for patchy frost in rural areas east of Lubbock and down toward Post. Gardeners should plan to protect late blooms and potted plants.
By Thursday, the sunshine returns in full force with highs rebounding into the mid-60s, setting up an ideal finish to the week. Halloween looks dry and seasonable, with clear skies, light winds, and temperatures near 70°F during the evening — near-perfect trick-or-treat conditions.
After a rollercoaster week of warmth and chill, early signs point to a cooler, more November-like pattern settling in next weekend, bringing Lubbock closer to its first true taste of winter.
Five-Day Forecast for Lubbock, TX:
Sun: 78/49 – Patchy fog early; sunny later.
Mon: 84/52 – Mostly sunny; light southwest wind.
Tue: 64/37 – Cooler, breezy; sunny skies.
Wed: 61/37 – Crisp morning; bright and dry.
Thu: 66/41 – Sunny; pleasant fall day.
