No, we aren't anywhere close to being done with summer in Lubbock. It's going to be hot and dry for weeks to come. Then the South Plains Fair will come to town and our chances of rain increases exponentially. Then, we may see a little fall come our way.

The question on many people's minds in Lubbock and throughout Texas is, what will this winter look like? Will it continue to be hot, or at least warm and dry compared to past winters? The Farmers' Almanac have released their 2022/2023 winter forecast, and Lubbock, you better be able to find those jackets you packed up months ago.

The Farmers' Almanac pretty much nailed our summer in Texas. "Broiling Hot" was one way they described our weather forecast while also saying that there would be no end to the drought. Nailed it.

So what about this winter? According to the Farmers' Almanac, Texas will see a "Chilly" winter with "normal precipitation". For those north of Lubbock, they could see even colder temperatures and even more snow and rain.

While it may not be a "drought buster" of a winter, getting back to normal is okay with me and I think a lot of other people around here. And of course this also could mean a snow day or two this winter.

And while we won't be coldest or snowiest place in America, that's okay. The Farmers' Almanac is predicting that some places in the United States could see temperatures fall to 40 degrees below zero. See, 90 degrees doesn't sound so bad after all does it?