The San Antonio area is about to get hit with an arctic blast.
Temperatures will drop from near 70 degrees on Friday afternoon to near freezing by Saturday morning, followed by cold rain.
Some ice is likely. The amount of ice and its impacts remain uncertain and will become clearer as the weekend nears.
Governor Greg Abbott has also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday.
“Based on current forecasts, the State of Texas is acting to ensure Texans have the resources they need before severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “As temperatures could drop below freezing and regions of Texas face snow, ice, and freezing rain, it is crucial that Texans remain weather-aware, check DriveTexas.org before traveling, and heed the guidance of state and local officials. I thank emergency management personnel and first responders for working tirelessly to keep Texans safe.”
Meantime, ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal.
Keep listening to Newsradio 1200 WOAI for the latest on this developing weather situation.