For Friday and into much of the weekend, a relatively mundane weather pattern is expected to result in warm and mostly sunny weather across South Texas. However, forecast models are now showing with more certainty that a strong cold front, at least for March standards, will surge quickly through the region by Sunday evening.
It could be the last strong cold front of the traditional winter season, as long-range models show a high likelihood of above-average temperatures during the second half of March. Here’s a breakdown of when you can expect the strongest winds and coldest temperatures to arrive.
Friday and the weekend
Friday: With dry air and clear skies in place, a relatively chilly morning is expected on Friday. San Antonio temps will sit in the mid-40s at 8 a.m., but with bright sunshine expected, they’ll rise rather quickly throughout the day.
Temperatures are likely to reach the low 60s by 11 a.m., continuing to surge to around 70 degrees by 1 p.m. High temperatures in San Antonio will likely rise close to 80 degrees by the late afternoon as southerly winds move in at around 10 mph.
Saturday: Southerly winds will continue to send warm air into South Texas, leading to even higher temperatures. Morning lows Saturday will be in the lower 50s before temperatures climb into the mid-70s by noon and the mid-80s by 4 p.m. or 5 p.m…