Austin locals can expect a fair mix of weather in the coming days, starting the work week off with clear skies, according to the National Weather Service. Today's forecast hints at sunny conditions with a mild high of around 68 degrees. Winds are on the menu too, with a north-northeast breeze knocking around 5 to 10 mph, and some gusts could whip up to 20 mph. This tranquility is a calm before the storm, with whispers of a Pacific disturbance en route to shake things up by week's end.
Tonight, the forecast takes a turn with increasing clouds and temperatures dipping to a low near 41 degrees, with a gentle north current nudging the thermometer. Bracing ourselves for the midweek shift, the NWS foretells a partly sunny Tuesday followed by a predominantly cloudy Wednesday. The mercury is expected to hover around 66 and 70 degrees, respectively.
However, according to the KXAN First Warning Weather team, "a strong Pacific storm will bring low rain chances our way starting Thursday," marking the beginning of a potentially soggy lead-up to Christmas Day. While Santa's sleigh might not need windshield wipers just yet, Austinites should gear up for a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers from Thursday through the weekend.
The period of wet weather, culminating in the holiday weekend, indeed presents a contrast to the city's rather pleasant Monday. Rains set to begin Thursday will potentially dampen spirits and the streets, ushering in a high near 70 and persistent cloud cover. Gusty actions continue to flirt with the region, keeping the southeast wind lively at 10 to 15 mph. A mixed bag of a forecast looms large over the festivities—uncertainty is the only sure thing.
