San Antonio may have missed a shot at seeing snow on Thursday, but forecasters say the area will see drenching cold rain. The National Weather Service said cold rain will hit San Antonio after 9 a.m.

The threat of a winter mix has vanished for San Antonio and much of the Hill County, but cold and beneficial rains are on the way for both drought-stricken regions. The National Weather Service reports there is a strong chance of rain from around 6 a.

As Texas gears up for a big storm late week with snow and ice impacts, San Antonio will see a very cold soaking rain.

San Antonio may be missing out on the most extreme aspects of the arctic blast piling snow on Lone Star cities, but San Antonio will be doused in inches of rain and near-freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service has warned of small bouts of iced roads or problem pockets.

San Antonio school districts have no plans to cancel or delay classes on Thursday due to a winter weather storm moving across Texas.