Collin Mertz
Meteorologist
Lubbock, TX
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Collin was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, and the wild Texas weather left him with a permanent fascination with the atmosphere.
He attended the University of Oklahoma in August 2018 and graduated with a BS in meteorology and a minor in broadcast meteorology from OU in December 2022.
He joined KCBD's weather team in January of 2023.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:20 AM CDT
|By Collin Mertz
A very small chance for some scattered showers tonight and tomorrow morning toward the NNW.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Collin Mertz
A chilly Saint Patrick’s Day with some mixed cloud cover and lighter winds. Throughout the rest of the morning, lighter breezes and partial cloud cover moving across the area.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Collin Mertz
A cold front today drops our temperatures, cranks our winds, and brings chances of showers for some parts of the area.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Collin Mertz
Highs today range the 70s, with mid-to-upper 70s toward the west and low 70s to the east.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Temperatures crank up with westerly winds fueling the increase, along with fire danger throughout the late morning and afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
While today was much warmer than yesterday, tomorrow cools our temps back down before shooting up again to start the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Showers roll across the SE portion of the area tonight, with some non-severe storms mixed in.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Red flag warnings across most of our area tomorrow as winds pick up for a warm afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today’s light winds and warm temperatures see an increase over the next few days, thanks to westerly winds.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
A front attached to a low pressure system drops temps and brings showers around the area, beginning this afternoon and continuing overnight.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today’s high wind and red flag warnings expire at 7 pm, but the high winds continue tomorrow, driven by a low pressure system and brining chances of rain and snow.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Extreme winds and a chance for thunderstorms will make Sunday a First Alert Weather Day.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Sunday has been designated a First Alert Weather Day due to extreme winds and possible severe thunderstorms.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Tonight clear skies mean daytime heating wears off quickly, causing lows drop to the mid 20s to low 30s.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
FAWD continues as high winds rip across the plains today. Though expected to ease off in the evening and overnight hours, conditions in the meantime are still hazardous. Blowing dust, especially outside of city areas poses a threat to drivers.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 6:46 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today’s high temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, with a slight chance of some showers in the southern counties.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:18 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Some slick conditions this morning with sleet showers
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 7:22 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today, highs in the mid-to-upper 50s with more partial cloud cover.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
We continue to experience warmer and warmer temperatures over the next several days.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today, cold north winds kept us chilly, but tomorrow begins a 4-day temperature climb.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today, highs range the upper 50s and low 60s, with Lubbock’s high sitting at an even 60.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 7:24 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today, highs in the upper 50s, with mixed cloud cover and somewhat light breezes.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:36 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Plenty of sunshine today with a slight increase in temperatures.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:33 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Some chances for afternoon showers today as a cold front sweeps the south, with some possible snow accumulations in the northern counties.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 3:55 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Slight chances of showers this morning for a handful of our counties, only a 10%. Clouds stick around throughout the morning, clearing out in the afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:38 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Highs today climb to the upper 60s, and last night’s cloud cover fading away through the afternoon along with the slight breeze, leaving mostly clear, blue skies to wrap up your Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
A bump in temperatures, moderate breezes, and blue skies mean a fantastic weekend ahead!
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
With the remnants of the winter storm system off to our east, our area can look forward to several days of a calm pattern.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:55 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
This First Alert Weather Day continues, as patchy winter precipitation continues across the South Plains through Wednesday evening and overnight.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:03 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Winter weather is likely for periods of Monday through Thursday
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:22 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
More winter precip possible with a cold front and low pressure system combo...
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
The powerful winter storm which began moving through the southern plains last night continues to impact us throughout today, making today a First Alert Weather Day.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Tomorrow is a First Alert Weather Day! Get ready for the coming winter storm.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:10 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Today's forecast, and tracking wintery weather.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
A cool down for the weekend
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz
Slight chances of light, scattered showers tomorrow and tomorrow night might mean a break in our dry streak.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 7:14 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
High winds, warm temperatures, and the ongoing drought again combine to create dangerous wildfire conditions across the South Plains.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM CST
|By Collin Mertz
A cold front has dropped our temperatures significantly today compared to yesterday's well-above-average temps!
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Collin Mertz and Steve Divine
Temperatures around the area remain cool for the morning, with light breezes bringing some wind chill to the air.
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