Until the end of the year, I really thought winter had arrived. The temperature dropped to 35 degrees in the early morning, and I would wake up saying, "Wow, it's cold," while pulling out the electric blanket and thick socks from the drawer. The winter weather came suddenly, and the wind was so harsh that I resumed the habit of starting my car in advance before driving.

But what is this? Just two days later, the air changed completely.

From the morning, the sunlight was warm, and I started seeing people in short sleeves while shopping at Costco, and by Friday, January 2, the entire city had transformed into summer. The temperature rose to 89 degrees, setting a new daily high temperature record for January 2. Even more surprising is that this record matches the all-time high for January set on January 30, 1971.

In short, San Antonio has recorded two all-time winter high temperatures: the record of 89 degrees on January 2 and another record for the highest January temperature.

From the morning, I couldn't help but exclaim, "What kind of January weather is this?" Just the day before, I had gone out in a thick hoodie, but that day, I felt warm even in just a thin t-shirt.

People who had come out in winter clothes were throwing their outerwear in the car because it was hot, and it was a day when everyone's outfits were completely mixed up. I've heard that Texas weather is unpredictable, but jumping from winter to summer in just two days is really unusual.

At the end of the year, I was using the heater, wrapped in a blanket, and eating tangerines to create a winter atmosphere, but as soon as the new year started, I wanted to turn on the air conditioning. The Christmas decorations are still up, but outdoor café tables are once again packed, and more people are out walking in the parks. 

Living in San Antonio, I remember the seasons of this city not by the calendar but by the felt temperature. Still, thanks to this weather, being able to drink coffee outdoors in winter and walk in short sleeves in January seems to be a unique charm of San Antonio. 

They say it will get dry and cold, but it seems like it will be a week with warm air masses lingering. Everyone, take care of your health during this never-ending transitional season. I hear the flu is spreading in the U.S. right now.