Good morning,
Your Sunday will not be quite as overcast as it was during the day Saturday,however it will be breezy. Sustained westerly winds of 10-20 mph in the morning, will increase to 20-30 mph by mid-afternoon. Occasional wind gusts topping 35 mph are possible. These strong westerly winds will likely stir up isolated patches of blowing dust, especially in rural areas outside of the city. High temperatures will be 5°-10° above average, with Lubbock reaching 58° for a high by mid-afternoon. While air temperatures may be above average, gusty winds will likely make it feel cooler than it actually is outside. Sunday night will be a chilly one, with temperatures possibly falling into the mid-20’s by Monday morning, with continued breezy conditions. Though if winds stay breezy enough or clouds move into the area; some heat may not be able to radiate back into the sky,making for a warmer Sunday night.
While the weather may be fair for the next few days, more hazardous weather looms for Wednesday afternoon. A storm system will approach the region from the four-corners area by Wednesday morning. This system may produce significant snows for the northern Texas panhandle,through the Central Plains and Midwest. Though locally, it will be a ‘wind machine’. Forecast models have been showing 60 knot winds just above the surface on Wednesday afternoon. While the full brunt of these winds will stay above the surface, some of these severe gusts will make it to ground level, likely equating to wind gusts well over 50 mph by mid-afternoon. This magnitude of wind will cause widespread blowing dust on the Caprock, reducing visibility and making driving hazardous across the region. For now, it is just a forecast and a lot will likely change between now and Wednesday. However, if you have travel plans, make sure to follow up with the National Weather Service, local news, or the KTXT weather page.
Many have been asking what the weather will be on Christmas. Unfortunately, this far in advance any forecasts will be given with low confidence. This is because we are so far away from the particular day of interest that forecast models have trouble resolving specific details regarding storm systems and other weather features. The fact that we’re in a weather pattern which features a very active storm track only heightens the level of confusion within the forecast models. Though, it does appear that the South Plains may experience a chilly Christmas with highs in the 40’s and lows in the teens. It is still ‘too far out’ to speculate on any precipitation chances. As we get closer to Christmas day, details such as our odds for rain or snow will become clearer.
– Cutter Martin (KTXT Weather)
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