As Texans bundle up against the lingering cold, the fine folks in Austin are also reaching for their coats. According to the National Weather Service, as seen on forecast.weather.gov, today in Austin will see the clouds part ways for the sun, hitting a high around 61 degrees with a brisk northwest wind gusting up to 20 mph.
Tonight, temperatures take a dip with a clearer sky and lows hovering around 38 degrees. With a northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph calming down as the evening progresses, it's sure to feel a touch chillier than usual. The week unfolds with sun-soaked days; Tuesday's temperatures will climb to a comfortable 66 degrees, following a pattern of gradual warmth.
Partly to mostly cloudy skies this morning will give way to mostly clear skies by the afternoon. Highs today will be in the 50s and 60s. pic.twitter.com/6i7Ga0CHxu
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) February 12, 2024
Moving toward mid-week, fluctuations in the weather are expected. "Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 68," reads the forecast, prepping Austinites for a slightly warmer touch, with a gentle south wind in the mix.
Austin local news outlet KXAN reports the brewing shift in climate – with clouds gathering strength come Thursday. These will usher in a chance for rain, initially set at 20 percent after 1 am, but rising to a 40 percent likelihood of showers by Friday night. "The weather stays dry through late Thursday when another upper trough moves towards the area," explains KXAN's update.
A weak front is expected to roll through early Saturday, chasing away any persistent moisture and swinging in cooler, drier air in its wake. This spells out a weekend marked by a 30 percent chance of showers and more conservative temperatures, peaking at a humble 55 degrees on Saturday. But come Sunday, the skies will clear out, celebrating the end of the weekend with a bright and sunny high near 60.
