Our First Freeze of The Season?

New year’s eve suggests a chilly night for outdoor festivities

CHILLY: A light freeze is possible as we end 2025 & start 2026

WARMER: A warm up begins near 80° Friday

MORE OF THE SAME: Dry and sunny pattern continues into the weekend

FORECAST

THIS AFTERNOON

We’ll enjoy sunny skies this afternoon with highs around 60. However, it turns cold again after sunset, so be mindful if you’re going out to the Alamo Bowl today!

GOODBYE 2025, HELLO 2026

Wednesday brings a light freeze for some areas in the morning, then highs in the 60s. We could potentially see our first official freeze of the season around San Antonio.

By midnight on New Year’s Eve, temps fall into the upper 40s—bundle up if you’re celebrating outdoors! New Year’s Day will feel completely different: sunny and pleasant with highs in the low to mid-70s.

THIS WEEK

A strong warming trend kicks in Friday with highs near 80°, possibly challenging daily records. The weekend stays dry and warm under high pressure—perfect for outdoor plans.

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About the AuthorsShelby Ebertowski headshotShelby Ebertowski

Shelby Ebertowski joined KSAT 12 News in January 2025. She came to San Antonio from Fargo, North Dakota via the University of North Dakota, where she learned the ropes as a weekend forecaster over two years at KVLY. Her love of weather love began after experiencing Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Elliot Wilson headshotElliot Wilson

Elliot Wilson is a Weather Authority Meteorologist at KSAT. He has been passionate about the weather since he was a kid. His career has taken him from the Midwest to the Plains and to the South. He’s excited to be back in the Lone Star State, and is happy to be near the ocean!

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