Arctic air takes aim on Texas, with a hard freeze in San Antonio, Hill Country next week

The cold fronts so far this winter have been fairly tame, with only one recorded freeze in San Antonio — and we only got down to 31 degrees.

That’s all about to change.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Cold and windy MLK JR. Day with a hard freeze expected Tuesday morning, 1/16/2024 (Copyright 2024 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
  • A strong, arctic cold front will arrive early before sunrise on Monday (1/15)
  • Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing on Monday, while wind chill values from gusty winds will almost certainly be in the 20s or lower
  • We’re watching for the small potential of wintry precipitation, however at the time of this writing odds are low. We will continue to update you about any potential ice.
  • The main issue will be temperatures, especially as they plunge into the low 20s in San Antonio on Tuesday morning (1/16)
  • You’ll want to take precautions this weekend, including considering the 4 Ps: pipes, plants, pets and people
  • We do not anticipate this being a prolonged freeze, with temperatures rising above freezing by Tuesday afternoon

You’ll want to check back with us often as we get closer to Martin Luther King Day. Expect updates.

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