Saturday looks mostly dry in Lubbock, but keep an eye on Sunday's plans. The National Weather Service's 6 a.m. Saturday forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees today. Rain chances increase overnight, with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms Sunday, when the Lubbock Marathon is scheduled to begin downtown.
The Week Ahead
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 73°F. South-southeast wind 10–15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, low near 61°F. 40% chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m.
Sunday: Showers likely, thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High near 69°F, 60% chance of precipitation; wind gusts to 30 mph.
Monday: Cloudy, high near 68°F, 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms later in the day.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 72°F, 20% chance of showers before 1 p.m.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 76°F.
Sunday's United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon starts at 8 a.m. near Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza. Drivers should also plan for downtown and park-area closures. Read the Chronicle's marathon traffic guide.
Source: National Weather Service Lubbock point forecast, updated 6 a.m. CDT October 24. Click Here for the Full NWS Forecast. Forecasts may change.
