Texas Braces for Significant Temperature Drop with Incoming Cold Front
A sharp change in weather conditions is set to sweep across Texas, including San Antonio, as a cold front moves into the region late Monday, December 30.
The front will usher in gusty winds, with speeds reaching up to 30 miles per hour on Tuesday, according to weather forecasts. Daytime temperatures are predicted to struggle to reach 70 degrees.
In a statement, the National Weather Service (NWS) noted that New Year’s Eve temperatures are expected to plummet into the lower 50s and upper 40s, driven by strong cold air advection.
High pressure settling over the region will make for a noticeably chilly New Year’s Day, a stark contrast to recent warmer-than-average conditions.
Additionally, a reinforcing surge of colder air is anticipated Wednesday night, bringing the possibility of a light freeze across the Hill Country.
On Thursday, temperatures are forecast to remain below 60 degrees, with lows dipping into the 40s in San Antonio and the 30s in the Hill Country. In northern parts of the state, including Amarillo, the polar front is expected to drive temperatures into the teens.
The NWS highlighted the potential for wintry weather, stating, “A polar front later on Monday will bring much colder temperatures to the region Monday night through Thursday to ring in the New Year.
We can’t completely rule out a few flurries on New Year’s Day, but the current chance for measurable amounts is less than 10 percent.”
Despite the cold snap, forecasters predict the freezing conditions will be short-lived. Temperatures are expected to rebound to slightly above-average levels by January 2.
