If you’ve been enjoying the recent stretch of “this is fine, actually” weather, go ahead and emotionally prepare yourself now…
This weekend, Lubbock’s forecast is shaping up to be one of those classic West Texas betrayals. The weather is about to look us dead in the eye, swear it’s telling the truth, and then head to the club to cheat on us. Straight up, y’all.
Photo by Daniele La Rosa Messina on Unsplash
Thursday stays on its best behavior. Temperatures remain basically mild, skies are mostly clear, and for a brief moment, it feels like winter may have lost interest in our dusty little town.
People will be spotted outside without gloves. Someone will definitely mention that it “isn’t too bad out.” These people are about to have their pants humbled the hell off of them.
By Friday, the vibe shifts…Photo by Tech Nick on Unsplash
Temperatures start dropping fast, and a wintry mix, the likes of which we have not experienced for quite a while, moves into the picture. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all possible as colder air settles in. Roads could turn slick, especially late Friday into Friday night, which is when Lubbock drivers traditionally decide they are either invincible or absolutely terrified, with no middle ground. Overnight lows fall into the teens and even single digits in some spots, making it very clear that yes, winter is still on the schedule.
Saturday leans fully into its villain era…Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash
High temperatures struggle to climb out of the teens, and any lingering winter precipitation could stick around. Wind chills will make it feel even colder, which means exposed skin becomes a mistake almost immediately. This is the kind of cold that makes your car sound offended when you try to start it and turns simple errands into a strategic operation involving layers, gloves, and a quick sprint back indoors.
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