San Antonio residents, brace for a shiver, a weekend cold front is sweeping through, promising to slash the mercury and possibly bring the first light freeze of the season to parts of Alamo City. After revelling in a notably warm week with temperatures hovering near 80 degrees, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a drastic downturn.
"A cold front arrives midday Saturday with almost no rain. Breezy [north] winds gusting to 30–40 mph develop late in the day and continue overnight. A freeze is likely in many areas Sunday night," the NWS noted, as reported by MySanAntonio.com. These gusty conditions, however, are set to safeguard the city from dipping below freezing ahead of Monday morning.
As per KSAT, the cold snap may require San Antonians to engage in some precautionary measures this Sunday night. The local outlet spells out the essential 'freeze preps' for the 4 P's: people, pets, plants, and pipes. Residents are advised to bundle up for the cold, especially during Monday's commute, and pets should warm up indoors or cozy up with extra blankets or a heat lamp if they're staying out.
Concerning plant life, it’s time to cover or bring inside any sensitive vegetation to shield it from the chill. And while the pipes in San Antonio aren’t in immediate danger this time, wrapping exposed spigots and dripping faucets during hard freezes remains sound advice. With San Antonio forecast to fall into the low 30s Monday morning, the first freeze of the season is looming just on the icy horizon.
To stay ahead of the weather curve, residents can get the latest updates on-air, online, or through local weather apps. Both KSAT's Weather Authority App and the NWS offer customized forecasts and alerts, providing San Antonians with the tools to stay informed and prepared for whatever winter whims may come their way.
