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Lubbock, TX Oct. 30–Nov. 1: Rain Tonight, Clocks Fall Back
Lubbock, TX – Rain will continue across portions of the South Plains and surrounding West Texas communities Friday evening, October 30, before gradually tapering off overnight. With Halloween approach
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-30T19:21:31.515Z
Lubbock, TX – Rain will continue across portions of the South Plains and surrounding West Texas communities Friday evening, October 30, before gradually tapering off overnight. With Halloween approaching Saturday, residents can expect a cool, cloudy start to the holiday weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, light rain will linger into Friday evening but become less widespread as the night progresses. Skies will remain overcast, with southeast winds generally between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday Evening Rain Chances Across West Texas
In Lubbock, temperatures are expected to fall from approximately 55 degrees at 6 p.m. to 53 degrees by 9 p.m. Rain chances decrease from 50% early in the evening to 20% by 9 p.m.
Nearby Plainview will remain around 54 degrees throughout the evening, with rain chances dropping from 50% to 30%.
Levelland can expect temperatures between 55 and 54 degrees, while rain chances decrease from 40% at 6 p.m. to 10% by 9 p.m.
Farther east, Childress and Aspermont could experience more persistent showers. Aspermont has a 70% chance of rain at 6 p.m., decreasing to 40% by 9 p.m.
Halloween Weekend and November Time Change
The improving rain trend Friday evening comes ahead of Halloween on Saturday, October 31. However, the latest Friday evening outlook does not establish whether rain will return during Saturday's trick or treating hours.
Residents planning outdoor activities should check updated forecasts before heading out.
Another important weekend reminder comes early Sunday, November 1, when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Clocks will move backward one hour to 1 a.m., providing an extra hour overnight.
For Friday evening, the main weather concerns remain damp conditions, lingering light rain and temperatures in the 50s across much of the South Plains.
Updated local forecasts are available at weather.gov/lubbock.