John Robison

John is a fan of the great outdoors and when the skies aren't stormy you'll find John with fishing rod in hand, headed for his favorite spot to toss out a line. He and his family are avid campers as well. But when he's not fishing or camping he and his son can be spotted driving and showing their blue 1971 Mustang around town. He guides viewers through the severe weather here in the heart of Tornado Alley. John began working at NewsChannel 11 in 1983. John has the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorology Society and has been selected many times as the Best Weathercaster (District 3) in Texas by the Associated Press. John also received recognition as a 'Friend of Education' from the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association. John's background in education includes: MA Mass Communication from Texas Tech; BA Mass Communication from University of North Texas; Broadcast Meteorologist from Mississippi State. (Click here) to e-mail John.

Recent Articles by John

Strong winds again over the region with speeds as high as 61 mph overnight at Caprock Canyons state Park at Quitaque and 47 mph in Lubbock this afternoon.

John Robison

Published February 14, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Big Chill Tonight

John Robison

Published February 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM

Winter temperatures return to the south plains

John Robison

Published February 6, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Spring Wednesday and Winter on Thursday

John Robison

Published February 5, 2019 at 5:06 PM

The warmth continues on the south plains

John Robison

Published February 4, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Just in time for Groundhog Day, it’s spring

A variety of weather over the next 48 hours on the South Plains. Tonight, showers and possibly a few thundershowers will move across the central and southern parts of the region.

John Robison

Published February 1, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Sun plus south winds will make for a nice weekend

John Robison

Published January 31, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Heading into the weekend it will be warmer, at least in the afternoons Saturday and Sunday.

John Robison

Published January 25, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Less Wind, but plenty of chill

John Robison

Published January 24, 2019 at 4:36 PM

As expected, afternoon high temperatures ranged from 55 degrees to around 60 degrees over the South Plains Tuesday. The good news, or weather, is that it will continue to be warm tomorrow.

John Robison

Published January 15, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Finally, some warmer and sunny days ahead

Another round of fog and possibly some freezing fog in the area tonight, otherwise it will be warmer this week.

John Robison

Published January 14, 2019 at 4:49 PM

Chilly temperatures and increasing rain chances

Colder temperatures are back into control of the West Texas weather and will likely remain in control through the weekend. Gone are the 60s, replaced with 40s to mid 50s for the South Plains today and tomorrow.

John Robison

Published January 8, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Changes in place for this week’s weather

It's back to some winter cold for the area this week

John Robison

Published January 7, 2019 at 5:22 PM

We are rolling into a very warm weekend. That’s a nice change after a couple of weeks of cold and nasty weather for the region.

John Robison

Published January 4, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Finally, sunshine and warmer temperatures ahead

What a difference a day can make, at least for most of the South Plains.

John Robison

Published January 3, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Another blast of winter heading toward South Plains

The Winter Storm Watch has been dropped for all of the South Plains. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from areas along the caprock, including the communities of Matador, Crosbyton, Post and Gail.