CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — We’ve had a cold front move through South Texas, but you might’ve noticed—it’s not exactly chilly out there. That’s because as the air sinks behind the front, it gets compressed closer to the ground. When air compresses, it actually warms up. So while the front brought in slightly drier air, that sinking, compressing air keeps our temperatures warmer than you might expect for a post-front day.

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Cold fronts don’t always bring cold air immediately—especially in South Texas. Another idea to keep in mind while taking a look at temperatures across the states is, we would need colder air moving down from the north to cool our temperatures here. If the air is not as cold, it is considered a weaker cold front and our temperatures barely move.

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