Cold front to bring frigid weekend to San Antonio

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Another arctic blast is set to impact a large portion of the country, though the harshest cold will stay mainly to the east. Here in San Antonio, the cold will return by the end of the week and into the weekend, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s. The good news is that no ice or winter precipitation is expected locally.

Why it matters

San Antonio residents will need to prepare for a significant temperature drop and frigid conditions over the upcoming weekend, though the region is expected to avoid any winter precipitation issues.

The details

Temperatures will recover into the upper 50s on Thursday, but a cold front approaching from the north and west will bring a sharp drop in temperatures heading into the weekend. Overnight lows will fall back into the 20s, while afternoon highs will only reach the upper 40s and lower 50s. Conditions are expected to stay dry through the weekend.

• Temperatures will start off cold this morning, with many areas below freezing.
• Temperatures will recover into the upper 50s this afternoon and climb into the upper 50s to low 60s on Thursday.
• A cold front will approach late Thursday into early Friday, bringing cooler air for Friday.
• Overnight lows will fall back into the 20s over the weekend, with afternoon highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
• Rain chances return by Tuesday, with about a 30% chance across the region.

What’s next

Residents should prepare for the upcoming cold front and frigid temperatures over the weekend, though no winter precipitation is expected.