Lubbock, TX

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:20:25 pm CST

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Wildfire Safety

Critical fire weather will continue through this evening over much of the forecast area with an elevated threat farther southeast. West-southwest winds will pick up to 25-35 mph. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities with sparks.

Strong winds will continue across western portions of the Caprock through early this evening.

Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will return to the area today leading to critical fire weather conditions. Some light blowing dust could occur across the region.

After a very warm Friday, noticeably cooler temperatures will arrive tonight behind a cold front and continue through Saturday. Aside from a low chance of showers Saturday over the Rolling Plains, dry weather will continue.

After a quiet and sunny Sunday, an upper pattern change will bring precipitation chances to much of the region for most of the work week.

Here is some information on wildfire safety.

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Local Weather History For March 6th...

2008: A period of light snowfall occurred during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 6th. A few locations across
the South Plains region received snow accumulations of two to three inches such as Turkey and Friona.