Texas cold front to bring storms, possible freeze. See where, forecast

May 1, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ETJust as Texans were about to break out their swim gear, a cold front is rolling in, with a "light freeze" possible in parts of the state.The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is forecasting temperatures falling below seasonal averages across the Lone Star State as it heads into the first week of May."Some record low maximum temperatures may be set in the Southern states, with highs in the 40s and 50s in some locations, compared to historical averages in the 70s to near 80," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said. "That's 20 to 30 degrees below average."The cold snap is part of a long list of severe weather conditions the state is facing this week, including tornadoes and storms in North Texas, drought in South Texas, and prime wildfire conditions in the Texas Panhandle.Here's a look at the temperatures across the state's major cities throughout the weekend.Austin, San Antonio and Houston to see cool and rainy weatherAccording to NWS San Antonio, the State Capitol will see highs in the high 60s to mid-70s over the weekend, with lows in the 50s.Just over an hour away, San Antonio will see similar weather, with highs in the