March in Austin is proving to be a rollercoaster of weather patterns, with residents waking up to rain and a slew of non-severe thunderstorms sweeping through the Hill Country. Moving eastward at a pace between 35 to 45 mph, these storms showed some signs of hail in Mason County, although there have been no confirmed storm reports so far. Forecasts a weakening trend for the storms as they continue east through the early morning hours, as reported by KXAN.
A Pacific cold front will continue to push across the local area through the morning hours. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible. In the wake of the front, dry and breezy to gusty. A cool weekend ahead. A warmup trend through the middle of next week. #txwx pic.twitter.com/c2lQxQs5UH
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) March 8, 2024
The culprit behind the wet start to the day is a cold front that's expected to shift the precipitation eastward and stir up a breezy northwest wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph. In a statement obtained by the National Weather Service, the clouds are predicted to dissipate, leaving behind a partly cloudy to mostly sunny sky. Ahead of the weekend, Austinites can look forward to a decrease in the mercury, with highs dropping to the lower 60s tomorrow.
Keeping in line with the theme of change, don't forget to spring forward as daylight saving time makes its annual return. Clocks are due for a one-hour leap forward at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, effectively shortening our weekend slumber but gifting us with longer evenings, as per KXAN.
The remainder of the week is expected to maintain dry conditions, with the next sign of rain not on the horizon until a cold front coupled with an upper-air disturbance rolls in later in the week. According to the National Weather Service, Monday will boast the week's brightest skies with highs teetering in the low 70s. If you're craving warmth, Wednesday will see temperatures climbing back to the low 80s.
Austin's weather appears geared to keep us on our toes, marrying the unpredictability of spring with Texas' flair for meteorological surprises. Regardless of whether you thrive in the chill or bask in the warmth, the city's forecast has a little something for everyone in the coming days.
