Fog and drizzle will blanket the South Plains this morning. In areas with temperatures around or below freezing, freezing fog and drizzle will impact parts of the southwest Texas Panhandle and northern South Plains.
Skywatchers will get a rare chance to see six planets in a spectacular alignment this week. Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, creating what’s known as a “planetary parade.”
Lubbock and the South Plains area are in for a cold night as an arctic blast hits the region. Low wind chills will range between 0° and 15° below zero.
With an arctic blast expected to sweep across Texas this week, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges Texans to take proactive steps in preparing for severe winter conditions. The cold front could bring a mix of ice, snow, and freezing temperatures.