Arctic front to bring freezing rain, dangerous cold to Kerr County this weekend

Kerr County residents should prepare for a dramatic shift from mild weather to dangerous winter conditions as an Arctic front arrives late Friday, bringing potential freezing rain and the coldest temperatures of the season.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sharp temperature drop on Friday night, with lows plummeting to 27 degrees after a daytime high of 63. Saturday’s high is expected to reach only 36 degrees, with rain likely transitioning to freezing rain as the Arctic air settles over the region.

“This is a recent significant change in the models,” according to the National Weather Service discussion. “Stay tuned to the forecast this week into the weekend for a potential of winter type precipitation (ice accumulations) and cold temperature (wind chills in the single digits and teens) impacts.”

The weekend cold snap will linger through Sunday, with overnight lows dropping to 19 degrees Saturday night and 23 degrees Sunday night. Wind chills could make conditions feel even colder.

Timeline of Conditions:

• Friday afternoon: Rain chances increase, high near 63 degrees
• Friday night: Showers likely with temperatures dropping to 27 degrees, north winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph
• Saturday: Rain or freezing rain possible, high only 36 degrees
• Saturday night: Continued freezing rain threat, low 19 degrees
• Sunday-Monday: Mostly cloudy and cold, highs in upper 30s

Residents should prepare for potential ice accumulations on roads and bridges, which could create hazardous driving conditions. Officials recommend checking pipes and outdoor faucets, bringing pets indoors, and protecting sensitive plants before the cold arrives Friday night.

The rest of the week will remain mild, with highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s before the Arctic front’s arrival.