Have a jacket and umbrella ready to go in the days ahead as temperatures plummet and rain chances spike.

Arctic, bitterly cold air will spill across Texas the Thursday (12/22) before Christmas weekend. This will bring the first killing freeze of the season to San Antonio, and a hard freeze is likely for a few mornings as temperatures plummet into the teens and 20s.

Winds could gust up to 50-60 mph behind the front Tuesday morning

Missing that fall feel? We may be able to find another taste of it by this time next week.

Highs will only be in the 50s and there will be periods of rain in the forecast through Monday.

Get ready for a temperature roller coaster ride

Bob Hall Pier is closed until further notice due to construction. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will temporarily close some saltwater fishing spots along the coast — including some on Padre Island and near Rockport, Fulton and Aransas Pass — due to freezing weather. The 21 fishing sites will close at midnight on Monday and stay closed until 11:59 p.m., TPWD said in a news release on Saturday. During that time, fishing will be off-limits in these areas in an effort to protect the wildlife and resources. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.

SAFD offers some safety tips for heating your home during the upcoming cold weather. SAN ANTONIO – Cooler weather is on its way, but the San Antonio Fire Department warns things can quickly heat up and take a possible dangerous turn. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly over the weekend, and, according to SAFD, winter is one of the busiest times. Battalion Chief Michael Garcia said smoke detectors can be life-saving. Make sure they have batteries and that they are working properly as we head in to this cold front,” Garcia said.