Snow Ending This Afternoon: The last band of snow was moving south and east over the south central and southern counties of the South Plains and the Rolling Plains. The Winter Weather Advisory that was extended southward earlier expired at 1:00 p.m. There are still some slick spots around the region. Overall, roads in Lubbock are in decent shape for now. Areas to the north saw a little more snow accumulation so roads could be tricky as you head north toward the Panhandle. Clouds will be on the decrease late this afternoon and into the early evening across the area. Lows will drop into the 0s and low 10s in the area. Watch out for icy spots that more than likely will develop tonight.
Weekend Forecast: After a very cold star Saturday morning, temperatures will warm above freezing later i the day with highs in the upper 30s and lower 40s. We’ll warm into the upper 40s and lower 50s on Sunday. Overnight lows Saturday night will be in the upper 10s and lower 20s. Lows Sunday night into the lower 30s. Expect a sunny sky Saturday and Sunday and clear conditions at night.
Next Week: Unseasonably warm weather returns to the South Plains and the Rolling Plains next week as highs climb well into the middle and upper 60s. A few sports may flirt with 70 on Monday and Wednesday. Overnight lows in the 40s Monday night and 30s Tuesday and Wednesday night. Expect sunny to mostly sunny conditions each day and mostly clear conditions at night. It will be breezy each day.
Lubbock Climate Data for January 6:
Sunrise: 7:52 a.m.
Sunset: 5:54 p.m.
Normal High: 53°
Normal Low: 26°
Record High: 79° (1927)
Record Low: 0° (1971)
Your KLBK First Warning Forecast:
This Afternoon: Snow gradually ending from northwest to southeast. Decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Highs in the upper 10s and low 20s. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, producing wind chills -5 to 5 degrees.
Tonight: Clear and very cold. Lows in the 0s and 10s. Light northeast wind will shift the northwest overnight.
Saturday: Sunny and warmer. Highs in the upper 30s and lower 40s with a light westerly wind.
Have a nice weekend!
Meteorologist Chris Whited
KLBK First Warning Weather
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