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.
Unfortunately, Lubbock won’t have a white Christmas this year. However, the weather will remain calm and quiet for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies during the holiday weekend, with high temperatures reaching into the upper 50s on Christmas Day.
