WEEKEND UPDATE FOR SAN ANTONIO: Cold rain changing to ice

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

• FRIDAY NIGHT: Showers, a storm, front arrives

• FIRST – 6AM SATURDAY: Warm (60s), light rain

• 6AM SATURDAY – 6PM SATURDAY: Hill Country icing, light rain for San Antonio

• 6PM SATURDAY – 8AM SUNDAY: Ice for Hill Country AND San Antonio

• MIDDAY SUNDAY: Partial sunshine, warming above freezing

• MONDAY MORNING: Clear skies, but coldest temperatures

FORECAST

FRIDAY

Staying warm with morning fog and dampness. Light showers are possible during the day. A storm or two is possible Friday night as the strong cold front approaches.

SATURDAY

Temperatures will begin to fall Saturday shortly after sunrise going from near 60° to the 30s in just a few hours, and it’ll turn windy too. If you live in the Hill Country, ice should begin Saturday Afternoon, however, in San Antonio it’ll be an intermittent cold rain most of the day. Shortly after sunset Saturday is when we should see a gradual transition to ice in Bexar County. We do not anticipate any ice issues on the roads around San Antonio until after sunset Saturday.

SUNDAY

Light icing early in the morning, then partial sunshine should warm us above freezing by the early afternoon. It’s best to avoid travel around town Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Temperatures will plummet Sunday night with readings in the lower 20s Monday morning.

IMPACTS

Because more ice accumulation is expected in the Hill Country, this is where impacts will be greatest. Accumulations of up to 0.25″ should cause travel disruptions and poses a risk for isolated power outages. This kind of ice can cause tree limbs to break and power lines to sag, leading to the risk of power outages.

Less accumulation is expected in San Antonio — a glazing to 0.10″. This can still present a danger, with slick spots on bridges and overpasses possible.

BE PREPARED FOR COLD

Expect to be below freezing for at least 24 hours and perhaps even longer, depending on temperatures Sunday afternoon. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday mornings will be well below freezing.

Now is the time to prepare your home for extended cold: insulate exposed pipes, cover outdoor faucets, make sure your pets will be inside with you this weekend and early next week.

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