SAN ANTONIO, Texas — More than 12,000 homes and businesses across San Antonio were left without power Sunday night, March 15, as a late-season cold front brought gale-force winds to Central Texas, according to CPS Energy.
The utility company said crews were actively working to address downed power lines and tree limbs, though high winds are slowing restoration efforts. “Strong winds can limit the use of bucket trucks to reach power lines,” CPS Energy wrote on X. “When wind speeds exceed 25 mph, crews may need to climb poles to safely make repairs.”
Outages span a large stretch of the city, including areas near Prue and Babcock Roads—where roughly 4,000 residents are affected—and Loop 410 near the Mission Del Lago neighborhood. Officials noted around 50 active outages were “under assessment” as of Sunday night.
The cold front is also causing plunging temperatures, with Monday morning lows expected in the low to mid-30s in parts of the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau, with wind chills in the low to mid-20s, according to the National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio office.
The NWS also issued a wind advisory for Central and South Texas, reporting average winds of 20–30 mph and gusts up to 55 mph—conditions strong enough to knock over small trees and cause minor structural damage.
CPS Energy urged residents to remain patient and prioritize safety, noting that restoration may take longer than usual due to the high winds. Residents are advised to monitor updates from the utility and avoid downed lines.