LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The last round of record high temperatures are in for the month of December.
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Lubbock reached a high of 83°, smashing the previous record of 76° set in 1976. Childress reached a high of 87°, also smashing the previous record of 78° set in 1928.
Saturday night brings one final opportunity to experience mild conditions before a significant weather shift takes over the region Sunday.
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Overnight lows will moderate into the 40s and 50s thanks to elevated winds and cloud cover. Southwest winds will remain active through the evening.
Sunday: Brace for Gusty Winds and a Cooldown
The story changes dramatically Sunday as a cold front moves through the area during the afternoon hours.
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Gusty northerly winds will develop behind the front, with the strongest gusts expected off the Caprock where wind gusts could reach 45 mph. These winds will gradually diminish into the evening.
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Temperatures will take a noticeable dip Sunday, ranging from the mid-50s over the northwestern part of the viewing areato near 70 for the southeast — a sharp contrast to the mild overnight conditions.
Sunday Night Into Monday: Chance of Snow in the South Plains
Unseasonably cold temperatures will settle in Monday, bringing a chance of accumulating snow to the south, with the southwest being most favorable, portions of the South Plains.
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There is a 20-40% chance of up to an inch of accumulating snow, with the highest probability (40-50%) in Yoakum and Terry Counties. Only a few flurries are expected elsewhere.
Looking Ahead
The cold snap will be brief. Above-normal high temperatures are expected to return by the middle of next week and continue into the new year.
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