Steve Divine
Forecaster
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Daybreak Today and Noon News Co-Host and Weather Anchor Steve has more than 24 years of experience forecasting the weather of West Texas and eastern New Mexico. For his work off-air and on-air in public education in the area of severe weather he has been named the National Weather Association's "Broadcaster of the Year." Only about three dozen broadcasters have ever been so recognized. Steve has also received recognition from the Associated Press, including "Best Weathercast." Twice certified by the National Weather Service as a Weather Observer, Steve has put his skills to work observing and reporting weather on the Plains. Steve and his wife Maria live in Lubbock. They have two sons in college, including one at Tech. Extended family members also live in Lubbock and eastern New Mexico. The family is enjoying Lubbock and is happy to call the Hub City home. They appreciate the opportunities the area provides. (Click here) to e-mail Steve.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
Strong winds will sweep across the West Texas and South Plains this afternoon, with even stronger winds tomorrow. Areas of low visibility in blowing dust are possible today and are likely tomorrow. In addition, the wind and the drought will send the wildfire danger to critical levels.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
|By Steve Divine
Rather typical Spring weather is in store for the South Plains and West Texas area. Spring winds and Spring warmth will take us through the first days of April.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
Following the arrival of a cold front last night, our area will be quite cool this afternoon. The cool down will be followed, however, by quite a warm up.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
This time of year is known for strong winds which occasionally sweep across the South Plains region. Yesterday brought a break from the wind. The next day or two offers more wind relief.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
There is a slight chance thunderstorms may develop over the eastern viewing area this evening. Storms that do form will quickly increase in intensity as they move east into an atmosphere supportive of severe storms.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
The viewing area today will experience its warmest day of the year. So far. It will be followed by another warm day, then a cold front and much cooler weather to end the week.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:46 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
Temperatures and wind speeds both will increase today and again tomorrow. With windy conditions expected through the work week, the wildfire danger will remain elevated. NO BURN conditions. All week.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:50 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
Today is the first day of (astronomical) Spring. Local weather will certainly reflect the season today and through the week.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:50 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
From sunshine and above average temperatures to a chance of snow for the first day of Spring. You'll find all of that and more in my forecast.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By Steve Divine
A variety of Spring weather will visit the South Plains and West Texas this week. From thunderstorms to snow, from well-above to well-below average temperatures, and at least a couple of windy days.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Spotty rain showers and a few thunderstorms are in our South Plains area forecast. Some of the storms may produce large hail and brief heavy rainfall.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 12:43 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Well above average temperatures yesterday will be followed by more of the same today and tomorrow. Despite considerable cloudiness today will be dry. There is, however, a chance of rain on the way.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Some wind relief and mild early March temperatures highlight our weekend weather. Day by day it's a mix.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 1:11 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
A storm system bringing heavy rain and mountain snow to California will bring more wind and a chance of rain and snow to our area tomorrow.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Once again, there's a little less wind on the way, but still quite breezy to somewhat windy today. Then a little more wind tomorrow, and more wind Thursday. A Spring-like pattern.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
The next several days will be mostly sunny and windy, though nothing like late Sunday and Sunday night.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:07 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Local weather changes include a chance of showers and, for some, thunderstorms this weekend. Temperatures will climb from well below average today to well above Sunday.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:19 AM CST
|By Steve Divine
A break from our recent strong winds begins today. While today still will be breezy, the next two days winds will be light. We also have a chance of rain on the way.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Today will be windier, and warmer, and tomorrow will be even windier.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 12:58 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Warmer and windier -- "warmier" -- weather through midweek. A little less warmth and a little less wind ends the week.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 12:39 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Very strong winds will sweep across West Texas today. Gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:47 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Pleasant spring-like weather graced the South Plains area yesterday afternoon. We are getting a reminder, however, that we are not yet in Spring.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Like yesterday, this afternoon will be very warm, for the season. High temperatures, however, will drop about 30 degrees between today and tomorrow.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
With a shift in the weather pattern, building high pressure will bring plenty of sunshine and a westerly component to the wind. This will result in additional warming each successive afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:39 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Our winter weather is on the way out and warmer afternoons are on the way in.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Light freezing drizzle and snow resulted in hazardous conditions on many roads, parking lots, and walkways this morning. While the precipitation is expected to wane this afternoon, well-below freezing temperatures may keep some patchy ice around.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Our gradual warm up continues following the snow early this week. Most of the area will have highs near average today and a little above tomorrow. The next cold front will arrive Saturday night.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
A slow warming trend is underway around the South Plains. While mornings will continue cold, each of the the next several afternoons will be a little warmer than the previous day.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:29 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
With snow on the ground, especially north of Lubbock, the cold is going to linger for a while. As the snow slowly melts temperatures will slowly climb.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM CST
|By Steve Divine
Along with less wind, today will be mostly cloudy. Afternoon temperatures will be similar to Wednesday, with highs near average for the season.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Rain fell on much of the viewing area late yesterday and last night. The first measurable rainfall of the year. As expected, amounts were light. You'll find the reports in this post. The storm system which brought the rain now brings wind.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM CST
|By Steve Divine
A storm system moving out of California brings a chance of rain to West Texas late today. The same system will bring strong winds to the South Plains area tomorrow. Yet another system may bring more showers this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Our first chance of measurable rain this year arrives tomorrow. It's a slight chance, and any showers will be light. There is a better chance of precipitation this weekend. That may include wintry showers.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
The South Plains gets a break from the wind today. It will increase to breezy tomorrow afternoon, and windy Sunday afternoon. Here's what we expect.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
A bit of wind relief arrives today, with even more relief tomorrow. Speeds, however, will begin to ramp up this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Very strong winds will sweep across West Texas today. Gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible this afternoon. Winds this strong may damage structures in poor repair. Due to the likelihood weather will interfere will typical activities, we continue to designate today a First Alert Weather Day.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 2:55 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Increasing winds will elevate the wildfire danger across the KCBD viewing area today and tomorrow. This Spring-like weather pattern will continue into next week, with temperatures mostly above average, breezy to windy days, and drought conditions possibly worsening.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 1:49 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Wind once again plays a major roll in South Plains weather this week.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:41 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Increased temperatures and gusty winds combine today to elevate fire weather risks across the area, especially in the western counties.
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.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:37 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Our forecast includes a little less wind and, in the coming days, a little more warmth.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Wind again will be prominent across the South Plains today. The morning colder, the afternoon cooler.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 2:06 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
As the latest West Coast storm sweeps east, it brings our area just a slight chance of precipitation. It will make today and tomorrow windy. Both days blowing dust is likely.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
The Spring-like weather pattern will continue through New Year's. While there will be some wind relief, there also will be more wind. Temperatures will remain above average for the time of year.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 12:52 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Our forecast includes a number of windy days. Notably today and Saturday, the last of the year. What it does not include, notably, is measurable precipitation.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Strong winds will bring to the South Plains today an elevated wildfire danger, making this a NO BURN DAY, but also blowing dust, which may result in areas of low visibility.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
A few more clouds and a little more warmth today, but also more wind. The wind will bring warmer afternoons, for a while.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:43 AM CST
|By Steve Divine
This week, the final week of 2022, brings welcome relief from last week's extreme cold. Temperatures will moderate but, unfortunately, winds will increase.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:53 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Extremely cold air, with dangerous wind chills, has arrived and will continue through Friday morning. It is the coldest we've experienced in any December in more than 30 years.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:41 PM CST
|By Steve Divine
Dangerously low wind chills are expected across much, if not all, of the KCBD viewing area Thursday and Friday.
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