Austin residents can look forward to a classic mix of Texas winter weather this week. While today boasts clear skies with a high near 66 degrees, conditions are expected to subtly pivot as the week marches on, according to the National Weather Service.
Clear and mild conditions are expected today with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s for most locations. Rain returns to the forecast Thursday afternoon through Friday before a stronger cold front arrives Friday night. #txwx pic.twitter.com/Fh8ubFrPTp
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) February 13, 2024
The cold morning temperatures Austinites experienced this Tuesday will steadily give way to more pleasant conditions by the afternoon. Highs of mid to upper 60s are predicted, although clouds are expected to increase by Valentine's Day. "Most of Central Texas is starting in the mid and upper 30s," as reported by KVUE.
Despite a tranquil start to the week, Thursday threatens to quickly interrupt the calm with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. This rain chance is slated to grow to a 50 percent possibility by Friday, potentially ushering in anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch to a half inch of rain, with isolated areas possibly receiving up to an inch, per the National Weather Service.
A looming cold front is scheduled to push through on Friday night. This meteorological maneuver is expected to not only clear out the showers but also drop the weekend temperatures. Saturday will witness partly sunny conditions with brisk highs near 54, while north winds could occasionally gust as high as 30 mph. "A cold front moves through Friday night and this means a dry but much cooler forecast for this upcoming weekend," as stated in KVUE.
However, the chill isn't here to stay for long. Sunday sees a rebounding warmth with sunny skies and highs approaching 59 degrees. By Washington's Birthday, temperatures in Austin are anticipated to surge even further, hitting the satisfying mark near 70 degrees. For Austinites, the week's weather is simply a brief foray into chilliness before the return of more characteristically warm Texas State temperatures, the National Weather Service reports.
