Thursday looks sunny, with highs several degrees above mid-November averages. The wind shifts westerly and stays under 10 mph. Friday repeats the pattern, though highs drop a few degrees.
Tonight stays chilly under a clear sky and light wind, with lows near to slightly above average. Forecasters see a slight chance of light frost in the northwestern part of the viewing area near the Texas-New Mexico state line. They are not expecting a widespread freeze.
Two weather systems cross the region this weekend. The first may bring a few showers early Saturday. The second may bring more widespread rain, though most of the Caprock, Lubbock included, should see less than a quarter inch. A few spots could pick up around half an inch, and areas east of the Caprock may collect about an inch.
For regular folks here, the plan is simple. Thursday works well for anything outdoors, while Saturday and Sunday call for an umbrella. After the rain clears out Sunday, a dry, much chillier pattern takes hold from Monday through midweek, so anyone who hasn't pulled out a jacket yet probably will.