Texas – Tires hiss on cold pavement as drivers ease through dark intersections this morning. In Lubbock, the air feels brittle, and damp spots left behind are freezing fast, creating a quiet but real travel threat.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, temperatures dropped into the lower teens early, with light northwest winds keeping wind chills in the single digits. Wet surfaces are expected to refreeze, raising the risk for black ice during the morning drive. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads are the most likely trouble spots.
The immediate concern eases later today as sunshine returns and highs climb into the upper 40s. Still, cold settles back in quickly after sunset. Another clear, cold night allows temperatures to fall into the upper 20s, setting the stage for repeated slick patches where melting occurred earlier.
This local freeze fits into a broader winter pattern. Cold air pouring over the Great Lakes continues to fuel lake-effect snow through Friday, while snow spreads across parts of the Northern and Central Plains. Farther west, Pacific storms bring rain and mountain snow into the Northwest, slowing travel across several regions.
For Lubbock residents, timing matters. Drive cautiously this morning, reduce speed on untreated roads, and allow extra stopping distance. Protect pets, plants, and exposed pipes during the coldest hours. Rural routes and less-traveled roads may remain icy longer than city streets.
By Thursday and Friday, conditions improve. Afternoon temperatures rebound into the mid-50s, and sunshine dominates. Saturday cools again, with highs near 40 before warmer air returns by Sunday. No additional hazardous weather is expected after today, but winter mornings still demand caution.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks show colder air shifting east next week while West Texas trends drier. Traveling this morning? What are road conditions like where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Lubbock, Texas
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 47°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 54°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 54°F.
- Saturday: Cooler, high near 39°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 58°F.
