San Antonio braces for a roller coaster of weather this week, with the forecast flipping from cloudy skies and bone-chilling temperatures to a potential freezing rain mix. According to the National Weather Service, today's high is expected to linger near 36 degrees with gusty northeast winds throwing a punch as high as 18 mph.
Tonight, citizens should stay alert as there's a 50% chance of freezing rain kicking in after 9 p.m., potentially mixing with rain by midnight. Wisps of wind will continue to whip through the city, intensifying up to 20 mph gusts, as temperatures dip to a low around 25 degrees. On the eve of Martin Luther King Day, the chill factor is further cemented with forecasts signaling a 30% chance of freezing rain and sleet before noon, as detailed by KSAT's weather update.
Monday's highs may just barely reach 34 degrees, with the north northeast wind claiming its territory between 11 and 14 mph. Gusts could reach up to 21 mph, making for a brisk commemorative day. As nighttime falls, the mercury plummets to 22, while the north northeast wind gears up for a blustery show, howling between 22 and 25 mph and gusting all the way up to 38 mph.
There's some relief in sight by Tuesday, with the sun slated to break through the clouds, promising a high near 36 and a decline in wind speed later in the day. The warmth gradually tiptoes back with Wednesday shining bright and sunny, guiding temperatures to climb up to 47 degrees. By Thursday, San Antonians could be shedding their layers as the thermometer potentially soars to a balmy 67 degrees.
The latter part of the week maintains a streak of clear skies and comfortable conditions, according to both weather sources. As residents look forward to Friday and Saturday, they can bask in sunny days with highs hovering near 52 and 49, respectively, offering a welcomed respite from the earlier frosty forewarnings.
