San Antonio residents woke up to a grey, overcast Christmas morning, with the promise of sunshine later in the day. The National Weather Service reported a humidity of 90% and a chilly wind chill of 53°F. Visibility stood at a clear 10 miles despite the dense cloud coverage. The last update, broadcast at 6:51 am CST, detailed a forecast that held the potential to slowly introduce the sun's gaze onto holiday festivities, according to the National Weather Service.
As the city stirs to indulge in the Yuletide spirit, the weather is expected to definitely change. "Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny," with highs inching to a comfortable 68 degrees, was the forecast's narrative for the day. Evening plans are not to be dampened, with only a "patchy fog after 4am" and otherwise increasing clouds to contend with, maintaining the nighttime calm with a low around 55, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Those looking ahead to the next stretch of holidays will be interested to find that showers might lightly pepper the region before noon on Thursday. The chance of showers and thunderstorms peaks between noon and 3pm, then drops off after 3pm. However, the sun promises to break through the clouds once again, with gradual clearing and highs soaring near 75 degrees. "New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," the National Weather Service added, a cautious note amidst the holiday cheer.
As the week progresses, San Antonio can expect weather to steadily shift towards clearer skies. Friday and Saturday are slated to enjoy mostly sunny days, with highs flirting with the upper 70s. Nights are to remain mild and gentle, providing ample opportunity for residents to enjoy the seasonal reprieve from the blistering Texas heat, as reported by the National Weather Service.
