LUBBOCK, Texas – The early November sun rises over the cotton fields this morning, casting a gold haze across the South Plains. The air is cool now, but the week ahead will warm sharply — a final taste of late fall before a weekend cooldown hints at what’s to come later in the month.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, highs will climb steadily through Wednesday, reaching near 85°F by midweek under bright, dry skies. Winds remain light early, then shift southwest Tuesday and Wednesday, gusting up to 20 mph at times. Drivers along I-27 and U.S. 84 may notice crosswinds and light dust by midafternoon each day.
The stretch offers excellent travel weather and outdoor conditions — ideal for leaf cleanup, early Christmas decorating, or late harvest work before stronger winds arrive later in the week. The NWS notes humidity will stay low, so residents should avoid outdoor burning as the region dries further.
By Thursday, highs still hold in the 80s before a modest front cools things down Friday. The air will turn noticeably crisper heading into the weekend, with highs dropping to the 70s and lows dipping into the 40s. Long-range models continue to watch for a larger cold surge later this month, possibly bringing the South Plains its first true winter chill around mid-November.
For now, this week stays warm, sunny, and perfectly timed for outdoor plans — but residents should stay alert as early-season shifts can come quickly across the Texas High Plains.
Five-Day Forecast for Lubbock, TX:
Mon: 80/47 – Sunny; calm morning, light south breeze late.
Tue: 83/51 – Sunny; breezy southwest winds, dry.
Wed: 85/47 – Bright and warm; gusty afternoon winds.
Thu: 86/49 – Mostly sunny; warmest day of the week.
Fri: 74/44 – Cooler; clear skies, crisp fall air returns.
