As snow begins to cover the Texas Panhandle amid the polar vortex, here's what the state can expect as weather conditions begin to shift.
All eyes are on a strong cold front making its way to South Texas this weekend. In the latest information from the National Weather Service, meteorologists said chances for precipitation remain in the forecast Monday into Wednesday morning.
As another arctic blast blows into Texas, many school districts are monitoring the weather to decide if campuses should close or remain open next week on Tuesday, January 21, which is when experts forecast some form of wintry perception.
San Antonio may have missed a shot at seeing snow on Thursday, but forecasters say the area will see drenching cold rain. The National Weather Service said cold rain will hit San Antonio after 9 a.m.
If frozen precipitation enters the forecast at march time, organizers said the event will be moved to the Alamodome. That call will be made Sunday night.
Until a potential freeze next week, we can enjoy several days of weather that may be colder than normal, but temperatures will stay above freezing.
Tuesday could also bring a wintry mix of snow showers and freezing rain to San Antonio and the Hill Country, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. Those attending the city's annual Martin Luther King Jr. March will want to bundle up and stay apprised of any event updates.
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San Antonio's weather this week features a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of showers and cool temperatures.
The National Weather Service reported another bitter cold arctic cold front will push into the Alamo City on Sunday. Highs this week will gradually warm from the 50s into the 60s by week's end. Forecasters said half the area could see some light rain accumulations on Tuesday night and Wednesday, mostly south of U.S. 90 and west of U.S. 281.
High temps are expected to be in the upper 30s to low 40s this week across Texas, but some communities in Alaska will be slightly warmer.
Dramatic shift in temperatures will impact San Antonio weather and throughout Texas. Snow, wintry mix chances remain as sub-freezing temperatures are predicted.