Winter season in San Antonio

Winter season in San Antonio, from December to February, is typically mild, but there are days when the temperature drops below freezing. Sometimes very cold waves last for a few days. A winter storm can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, snow, high winds, or a combination of all these conditions.

Purpose of this guide

This guide is intended to help you prepare yourself and your loved ones before, during, and after a winter storm. The recommendations and tips are a combination of several resources available to the public from Ready South Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Staying safe during winter storms

During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits.

Review and share

Please take a few minutes to review this emergency preparedness guide and share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. Furthermore, visit the helpful links listed in this guide to find useful tips, information, and programs and services available.