If you were thinking this weekend might be a good time to “run a few errands,” Lubbock would like you to sit down and calmly rethink that.

A strong cold front is expected to move through the area late Friday, bringing a sharp temperature drop and the very real possibility of snow just in time for the weekend.

Friday Night: Here Comes the Nope

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but temperatures are expected to fall quickly on Friday evening as that dang cold air pushes its way into town. There is an increasing chance of snow and wintry weather overnight, according to forecast models. This means roads might start getting slick before you even realize the winter weather is here.

Translation: it might look alright when you leave the house, but rapidly, you’ll be questioning every life choice you’ve ever made.

Photo by Carly Mackler on UnsplashSaturday: Cold, Snowy, and Pretty Friggin’ Rude

It looks like Saturday is shaping up to be the main event. The highs are expected to barely make it up to the mid-20s, and it’s very likely that any snow that dumps on us in the morning will stick around into the afternoon. We just don’t know how much snow. It depends on how the system develops from now until then.

What we DO know:

It will be cold AF.

Wind will probably make it feel much worse.

Anything untreated on the roads could get real sketchy, real fast.

If you don’t have to do anything on Saturday, don’t. It’s a solid day to stay inside and crank up the heat.

Photo by Carly Mackler on UnsplashRead More: Lubbock’s Extreme Weather Records, Patterns And HistoryWhat This Means for Lubbock

Well, friends, this is just classic West Texas winter behavior. Plain and simple. Quiet, fast-moving, and ultra-inconvenient. Don’t forget to bundle up, check the roads before driving, bring your pets and plants inside, and assume at least one fun thing you were going to do will be canceled.

But, if you do feel like getting out, you could always come catch me telling jokes on Saturday night at Mano Negra Brewing! I have a feeling it’s going to be an “intimate” occasion…as in…only me! Ha! Stay warm!

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A look at the most extreme weather records Lubbock has set.

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Lovely images of the Tech campus after a big snow.

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