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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 5:06:28 am CST

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Rainfall chances continue to be possible area wide tonight into early Thursday morning. Rainfall totals will be light, with brief downpours possible, as showers will be quick moving. The potential for thunderstorms is low.

Southwesterly breezes will return today ahead of an incoming storm system, with thickening cloud cover and mild temperatures.

Rain chances will increase area wide tonight while overnight lows remain mild. Light rainfall amounts of one quarter inch or less are expected. Thunderstorm chances are low.

Cooler weather is ahead to close out the work week and into the weekend, as a strong cold front will move through the region Friday. Expect brisk winds Thursday and Friday, with lighter winds over the weekend and into early next week.

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Local Weather History For January 7th...

1997 (7th-8th): Beginning late in the afternoon on the 7th, heavy snow fell across parts of the South Plains before ending
late in the morning the following day. Lynn, Crosby, Garza, and Motley Counties received the heaviest snow with 6.5 inches
measured at Matador, 6 inches measured at Crosbyton, and 5 inches at Tahoka and Post.