LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – For the sixth time this December, a new record maximum temperature was recorded by the Lubbock National Weather service.
Lubbock climbed to 81 degrees on Friday, surpassing the previous record of 80 degrees, which occurred in 2021.
Lubbock climbed to 81 degrees on Friday, surpassing the previous record of 80 degrees, which occurred in 2021.(KCBD Graphic)
Another record will be possible on Saturday, but after tomorrow, the remainder of 2025 will return to below to near normal temperatures.
Lubbock climbed to 81 degrees on Friday, surpassing the previous record of 80 degrees, which occurred in 2021.(KCBD Graphic)
Afternoon highs near 80 degrees or above on Saturday for most of the South Plains, but on Sunday, colder air will move into the area by early afternoon followed by much colder temperatures Sunday night into Monday.
There is a slight chance of snow, mainly southwest South Plains and possibly New Mexico late Sunday thru Monday night.
Afternoon temperatures will slowly rebound by Tuesday. However, Monday and Tuesday mornings will be very cold with nighttime lows in the low to mid 20s in Lubbock and teens in the northern South Plains.
Daytime highs may return to the 60s for the last day of 2025.
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