Texas – A sharp chill grips the South Plains this morning as the Panhandle wakes under clear skies and 20-degree air. Roads glint under frosty light, a quiet calm before a midweek pattern change that may bring light snow to parts of Lubbock and nearby towns.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, a cold upper disturbance will cross the region Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, delivering a brief window of light snow or snow showers. Accumulations are expected to stay minor, but slick spots are possible on bridges and rural roadways — particularly across the far southwestern Panhandle and northern South Plains.
Until then, Tuesday stays sunny and mild, topping near 61°F, before temperatures drop sharply into the 20s under calm winds. By Wednesday, clouds thicken as highs struggle to reach the mid-40s, then precipitation develops after sunset, with wind chills dipping near freezing.
The weekend looks calmer and warmer, with highs rebounding into the 60s by Saturday and Sunday — a classic Texas weather swing from frost to fall in 48 hours.
Drivers should use caution if traveling along I-27 or Highway 84 late Wednesday, as flurries and light icing could briefly reduce visibility.
Winter’s early tease is here — a gentle reminder that December has officially settled across the High Plains.
