San Antonio braces for wet weekend as temperatures drop into the 60s

A cold front reaching South Texas this Thursday is positioned to trigger widespread rain across the San Antonio area over the weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Harrison Tran noted that a disturbance moving along the jet stream from the west will add moisture to the cooler air mass. This combination is expected to produce a wet and soggy forecast without severe weather events.

Tran stated that total rainfall amounts will vary by location. Some areas may receive only about a quarter of an inch, while others could see up to two inches of precipitation during the longer duration rains. He emphasized that despite the volume, the NWS is not anticipating any severe conditions such as flooding.

Rainfall distribution will shift across the two days. Nearly half of the region is expected to see rain during Saturday daytime hours. By Saturday night and Sunday, nearly all of the area should experience showers at various times. The pattern ensures that residents will encounter consistent moisture throughout the weekend.

Temperatures will decline noticeably as the front moves in. Friday highs will remain in the 70s, but Saturday and Sunday highs are forecast to stay mostly in the 60s. Early morning lows will peak in the mid-50s, with the Hill Country experiencing even cooler conditions. Northerly wind gusts of 25 to 30 miles per hour are likely on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a gradual decrease expected by Sunday night.

The cooler pattern will persist into the following work week. Monday’s high is projected to be in the mid-60s with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the 70s are expected for much of the remainder of the week, including Wednesday, which marks Veterans Day.