Lubbock gets dry, pleasant October weather through Friday before a slow-moving storm system brings rain and a sharp cool-down to the South Plains this weekend.
Highs run a touch above average for late October, with afternoons peaking in the 70s. The warmest spots could reach 80 or slightly top it. Mornings start quite cool, then temperatures climb into the 60s by mid-morning and the 70s around lunch. Evenings cool off again near sunset.
The storm system flagged in yesterday's forecast still heads this way, but it is moving more slowly than the data showed. That lowers Saturday's rain chances, though the wet pattern stays. Rain and a few thunderstorms could reach western areas near the state line Friday night into Saturday morning. Lubbock likely starts Saturday dry. Rain chances then climb through the day and keep rising Saturday night into Sunday.
Sunday looks wetter, with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some spots on the Caprock could see locally heavy rain, especially if storms train over the same area. If you have outdoor plans, the next few days are your window. Highs run well below average from Sunday into Tuesday, though overnight lows stay above average.
Common questions
Will it rain in Lubbock this weekend?
- Rain is possible this weekend, but Lubbock likely starts Saturday dry. A slow-moving storm system could bring rain and a few thunderstorms to western areas near the state line Friday night into Saturday morning. The slower timing lowers Saturday's rain chances, though the wet pattern stays.
How warm will Lubbock get through Friday?
- Lubbock afternoons peak in the 70s through Friday, a touch above average for late October. The warmest spots could reach 80 or slightly top it. Mornings start quite cool, then temperatures climb into the 60s by mid-morning and the 70s around lunch. Evenings cool off again near sunset.
Is the storm system still headed for the South Plains?
- Yes, the storm system flagged in yesterday's forecast still heads toward the South Plains, but it is moving more slowly than the data showed. That slower pace lowers Saturday's rain chances, though the wet pattern stays. The system also brings a sharp cool-down this weekend.
