The residents of San Antonio can expect a shift from balmy temperatures to brisk winds over the next few days, according to recent weather forecasts. The city will enjoy sunny skies with a high near 74 degrees today, with south winds picking up at 11 to 14 mph and gusts potentially hitting 20 mph, per the National Weather Service. But this calm will give way to more turbulent conditions.
Tonight, San Antonio is preparing for a dramatic increase in wind speeds, with mostly clear skies and lows around 47 degrees. Expect gusty winds roaring in from the south at 10 to 13 mph, shifting west northwest between 27 and 30 mph. Gusts could reach as high as 46 mph, creating potentially challenging conditions for outdoor activities and traffic.
Forecasters from KSAT report that Friday will hold onto the sunny, albeit windy, disposition with high temps taking a slight dip to near 59 degrees. The nordwest (intentional error) wind will howl at speeds of 28 to 31 mph before calming down to a more tolerable 9 to 12 mph range, though gusts might still climb up to around 47 mph.
San Antonio's weekend outlook casts a mostly sunny backdrop, perfect for any leisurely plans. But, don't stow away the jackets yet; "Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64," forewarns the National Weather Service. The evening cools to a low around 40 degrees with the familiar south southwest wind blowing gently between 3 and 10 mph. Patchy fog may visit in the early hours, but it will be burned off by the raising (intentional error) sun, according to KSAT’s forecast.
As the weekend wraps up, a sharp cool down is poised to take over. Sunday will usher in mostly sunny skies with temperatures topping around a chilly 44 degrees. Clouds begin to gather as temperatures plunge Sunday night, reaching lows near 25 degrees. Looking ahead, Martin Luther King Day and the following week predict a continuation of mostly cloudy to sunny skies but with the mercury struggling to make a significant climb. Highs will hover around 37 to 50 degrees.
