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San Antonio Braces for Weather Whiplash with Forecast of Gusty Winds Turning to Sunny Skies

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Published on February 16, 2024
San Antonio Braces for Weather Whiplash with Forecast of Gusty Winds Turning to Sunny SkiesSource: Unsplash/ Anna Atkins

San Antonio residents are facing a mixed bag of weather conditions this week with everything from patchy fog to gusty winds on the radar, reports indicated. According to National Weather Service, today there's a 40 percent chance of rain ending before noon, followed by cloudy skies and a high around 70. The breeze will be playing tag switching from south southwest between 6 and 8 mph this morning to a brisk north northeast wind blowing 19 to 22 mph tonight, gusts could peak at 31 mph.

The weekend continues the theme of unpredictability, starting tomorrow with a cloudy morning that is forecast to clear up, allowing for a mostly sunny afternoon although still breezy with winds up to 37 mph, as per the National Weather Service. Sunday night, however, brings a sharp drop in temperature, with a low around 39, before Washington's Birthday offers a rebound in warmth, a sunny high near 71.

The following days promise a steady rise with Tuesday and Wednesday heating things up to the high 70s and low 80s, according to both the National Weather Service and KSAT. These spring-like temperatures are accompanied by mostly clear nights, and partly sunny to sunny days that surely welcome outdoor plans.

Transitioning from foggy starts, the gusty intervals of this week, to the serenity of sunny skies, San Antonio’s weather is proving to be as diverse as the city itself. Though the temperatures hover in the more comfortable regions, the wind is a reminder that spring isn't here just yet. Residents should brace for the chills, especially with a low of 32° projected for the night of February 17 by KSAT. But with the promise of a sunny Washington's Birthday and the mercury tipped to hit 71°, the cold spell seems a fleeting visitor in the broad narrative of Texas weather.