Texas – Cold air hangs low over West Central Texas this morning, frosting windshields and numbing fingers before sunrise. Breath clouds the air as temperatures hover in the mid-30s, setting up a classic winter start with slick spots possible on untreated roads.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, calm conditions early give way to sunshine and a quick warm-up later today, with highs climbing toward the upper 50s. Winds stay light, but the sharp temperature swing raises concerns for flash freezing where moisture lingered from earlier cold nights.
In San Angelo, Mathis Field reported 35 degrees early, with wind chills dipping into the upper 20s. Drivers on US-87 and Loop 306 should watch shaded bridges this morning. By afternoon, jackets come off as sunshine dominates and pavement dries out.
The bigger story unfolds into the weekend. Friday stays mild near the upper 50s before colder air settles back in Saturday, holding highs near 41. Nights turn crisp again, dropping into the low 20s. Sunday rebounds sharply, pushing mid-50s under clear skies, signaling another fast seasonal flip before February arrives.
Looking beyond the weekend, national patterns show the Great Lakes nearly half frozen, helping drive colder air east while warmer air surges into the Southeast. For West Central Texas, that means quieter weather and fewer precipitation chances into early next week, but continued temperature swings.
Plan extra time for morning travel today, especially in low spots. Keep layers handy through Saturday night, then expect a milder feel by Sunday afternoon. More updates are possible if cold nights deepen.
Five Day Outlook for San Angelo, Texas
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 58°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 57°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, cooler, high near 41°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, warmer, high near 54°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 62°F.
