Austin residents can look forward to a balmy Easter weekend with temperatures expected to hover in the upper 70s to low 80s, according to KXAN. Moving into the weekend, South winds will pick up, reaching speeds of 15 to 20 mph and, gusts potentially hitting 30 mph. As families gear up for holiday festivities, they can anticipate warm and breezy conditions.

Scattered clouds are set to roll in by Good Friday afternoon, but no rain is expected to dampen the spirits of those participating in outdoor activities. The National Weather Service forecasts patchy fog which should clear by mid-morning. For those planning Easter Egg Hunts, or other outdoor plans for Sunday, the mostly cloudy skies will, not be a cause for concern.

Easter Sunday itself will see the rising sun at 7:20 am under mostly cloudy to overcast skies, and while fog may be present in parts of Austin, it is expected to lift as the day progresses, brightening the holiday for egg hunters and celebrants alike. Temperatures during the early hours are predicted to range in the low to mid 60s.

Heading into Monday, which is projected to be the warmest day of the week, temperatures are set to soar to the mid to upper 80s. There's a slight chance of rain late in the afternoon, and a front is expected to bring some thunderstorms late Monday night after 9 p.m., as it moves southeast across the region. The front will leave a breezy north wind for Tuesday, and as a result, highs will drop to the mid to upper 70s.

After the frontal passage, Austin residents can anticipate a dry and sunny week ahead with highs comfortably situated in the mid-70s. As the holiday weekend winds down, locals can enjoy the milder, pleasant climate following the brief warm spell, aiming for optimal conditions to extend their outdoor enjoyment well into the next week.