The warmth across South Texas so far this spring has truly been unprecedented. Since March 1, San Antonio’s average high temperature has been 83.6 degrees – the warmest ever during that time frame. San Antonio daytime temps also have reached at least 85 degrees 28 times so far this year, the most ever through this point in the year.
Finally, the region is about to experience a break from this unusual easy season heat. A strong cold front will surge through Texas on Saturday, bringing rain chances and well below-average temperatures to San Antonio late Saturday and into Easter Sunday. Here’s an overview of what you can expect.
Friday’s forecast
Before the front arrives, Friday is expected to be yet another warm and humid day across South Texas. San Antonio will start the day in the lower 70s under overcast skies, with temps slowly rising into the upper 70s by noon.
Some clearing is expected by the afternoon, but skies will likely stay at least partly cloudy throughout the day. Temperatures will rise into the mid- to upper 80s by 4 p.m., which would be about 10 degrees above average for early April. Winds will be quite breezy, sustained at 15 to 20 mph through the afternoon and evening, with gusts of up to 30 mph…