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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 4:40:30 am CST

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A Wind Advisory is in effect area-wide between 3 AM and 8 AM CST this morning. A strong cold front will surge southward across West Texas, with north winds between 25-35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph expected. Blowing dust will result in reductions to visibility.

Blustery, northerly winds are expected area-wide today following the passage of a strong cold front. Much cooler temperatures are in store, too; and there is a risk for elevated fire weather conditions to the east of the I-27 corridor. Winds will diminish quickly this evening.

Much colder temperatures are expected tonight. Winds will quickly diminish throughout the night while veering eastward.

Roller coaster temperatures forecast this weekend through early next week. The forecast remains dry otherwise.

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Local Weather History For January 16th...

1987 (16th-17th): An intense upper-level cyclone ushered in Pacific moisture atop a dome of Arctic air. The result was
widespread heavy snow over much of West Texas following a period of freezing drizzle that deposited a thin glaze on
surfaces. At least four traffic fatalities were attributed to icy roads; two of which occurred on the South Plains. In the
city of Lubbock alone, a total of 117 traffic accidents occurred between 6 AM and 5 PM on the 16th. Heavy snow thereafter
deposited up to 16 inches in Tulia and 10 inches farther south in Lamesa. This snow on top of the glaze of ice brought all
forms of travel to a complete standstill...including the Postal Service which halted deliveries over much of the Permian
Basin on the 16th and 17th.