Austin's weather forecast for today promises sunshine and mild temperatures, ideal for those looking to savor the last days of the year outdoors. Highs are expected to be near 59 degrees with a light northwest wind careening through the city at 5 to 10 mph, and gusts that could whip as high as 20 mph. Tonight, Austinites can expect crystal clear skies as they bundle up against lows around 35 degrees, according to the National Weather Service,
Seasonably cool again this afternoon after the chilly start. Will become warmer this weekend ahead of a cold front, which arrives New Year's Eve night. Below normal temperatures prevail behind the front with rain chances on Tuesday with the arrival of an upper level system. #txwx pic.twitter.com/Qd3T1FzD6Q
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) December 29, 2023
Warming up just in time for the weekend festivities, temperatures on Saturday are set to hit a pleasant 69 degrees, with winds taking a turn from west-northwest to south in the afternoon. Despite the chilling forecast for New Year's Day with a brisk high near 56 and north winds gusting up to 25 mph, spirits remain undampened as a new year ushers in.
A cold front is imminent but won't dampen the New Year's cheer, as no rain is expected for Central Texas during the transition into 2024. The mercury will make a slight dip into the mid-50s as 2023 bows out, but not before giving Austinites a breezy sendoff with gusts potentially hitting the 25 mph mark on Sunday Night, as per KVUE.
Providing a silver lining to the cloud of lower temperatures to start January, the forecast hints at a shot of hydration for the region with an elevated chance of showers by Tuesday. "Recent forecast models hint at beneficial rainfall totals of a half inch or more," reported by KVUE.
