SAN ANTONIO – On this last day of 2020, the weather forecast is a bit busy! Here’s what you need to know:
- A strong cold front arrived Wednesday afternoon, which dropped temperatures al the way into the 30s and 40s Thursday morning.
- Wednesday night and Thursday morning, showers and storms developed due to an approaching low pressure system to the west.
- While most of the rain will have fallen in the morning hours, some lingering showers will be possible through early Thursday evening in and around San Antonio.
- Even with a break in the rain, stubborn cloud cover and a north wind will limit temperatures to the mid-40s Thursday afternoon.
- By midnight New Year’s Eve (Thursday night), it should be mostly clear and chilly for any firework displays.
- New Year’s Day (Friday) will start off near freezing with a high in the 50s under mostly sunny skies.
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Healthy Rainfall Likely
- This December, we’ve only seen 0.05″ of rainfall and drought is intensifying around San Antonio.
- Through Thursday night, it’s possible that some locations could see 1″ to 2″ of beneficial rainfall.
Wintry Mix Possibility
- Through Thursday evening, some wintry precipitation will be possible well northwest of San Antonio. As temperatures approach freezing, there is a possibility for a wintry mix -- especially across the Edwards Plateau and parts of the Hill Country.
- A Winter Storm Warning is in place for Val Verde, Edwards, Real, and Kerr Counties through Thursday night. Anywhere from 1″ to 4″ of snow is possible in these areas, along with wind gusts up to 40 mph.
- Any precipitation in the San Antonio area is expected to remain a cold rain.
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