Arctic blast headed to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO — Get ready to enjoy a sunny, but windy day before cold temperatures creep their way to San Antonio on Tuesday night.

A Canadian cold front is expected to arrive by Tuesday afternoon, bringing near-freezing temperatures to San Antonio and the Hill Country by Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.

By early Wednesday, the arctic front will drop temperatures into the mid-30s and low 40s, the weather service said. Highs for San Antonio on Wednesday should reach the upper 50s.

Another cold front is predicted to sweep through the area Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to be about 30 degrees in the Hill Country and mid-30s in San Antonio.

If there is a freeze in the Hill Country, it will be right on time. The average date is Nov. 11 for Boerne and Nov. 12 for Fredericksburg, according to National Weather Service data. For San Antonio, it's Nov. 26.

In the Hill Country, gardeners are encouraged to cover tomatoes and plants that could be nipped by frost. While temperatures might not dip below freezing, residents should keep an eye on water pipes and pets.

The arctic blast won't last long, as warmer weather is expected by the end of the week.

mmondo@express-news.net

Staff Writer Drew Joseph contributed to this report.