Austin residents can expect an upcoming stretch of rainy conditions as a major Pacific storm looms off the West Coast, offering chances for showers that will span across the holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service, today there's a 20 percent chance of showers after noon with patchy fog lifting before 10 am, and clouds hovering at a high near 71 degrees. The city will see similar patterns of fog and a boost in shower probability through Thursday and Friday.
Visibility issues from mist and intermittent fog this morning might impact traffic for commuters. However, "isolated rain showers are possible through the day but most are expected to stay dry today," reports KXAN. Thursday will usher in the first significant wave of precipitation, with spotty rain anticipated to spread, escalating by Friday morning. Yet fears of flooding or severe weather are, at the moment, unfounded.
The weekend forecasts a more pronounced round of rain showers as a strong Pacific disturbance draws nearer. As noted by the National Weather Service, Saturday could see a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-noon with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73. This trend of unsettled weather is slated to continue through Sunday before a cold front sweeps through the city by nightfall.
KXAN explains that "A cold front sweeps through the area late Sunday, clearing out the rain and dropping temperatures to seasonably cool levels." By the culmination of these weather events on Monday, some areas in Central Texas might accumulate over an inch of rain. Austin, thus, will juggle the festive spirits with umbrellas in hand, as Christmas Day is also expected to present a slight 20 percent chance of showers, beneath mostly sunny skies.
