Oct 21, 2021 · South Plains Drier and Warmer, Briefly. Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 10:50 AM PST. |. By Steve Divine. The South Plains, West Texas, and eastern New Mexico, will be drying out and warming up a bit today and tomorrow. The next cold front, however, is already in sight. It will bring a notable drop in temperature and will bring rain back to the area.