The city of Austin can expect a cloudy holiday season as overcast skies dominate the weather pattern, according to the latest forecast. Temperatures today hovered around 67°F with a promise of a mildly warmer afternoon, the high nearing 76°F. The humidity stood tall at 87%, contributing to the weight of the air, yet the wind remained variable at a gentle 3 mph.
Tonight, Austinites should brace for showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm before the clock strikes midnight, followed by intermittent showers and thunderstorms until the early hours. "Chance of precipitation is 80%," according to the forecast from National Weather Service. The mercury is expected to dip to a low around 54°F. Fresh rainfall could tally between a half and three quarters of an inch.
Christmas Day itself will bring a change, with the clouds giving way to sunshine as the day matures. The high is anticipated to peak at around 68°F, giving the holiday an essence of normalcy despite the North Northwest breeze that will pick up to around 5 mph.
Post-Christmas weather predicts an increase in clouds Wednesday night, with calm winds and a stable low of around 53°F. A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms creeps back into the forecast by Thursday, accompanied by a mix of sun and clouds and highs roughly hitting 72°F. "Thursday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight," the service warned, looking toward a partly cloudy evening with temps dropping to a low around 49°F.
The weekend, meanwhile, shapes up favourably. Expect mostly sunny skies with high temperatures lingering comfortably in the mid-70s. Even as a 20 percent chance of showers teases the forecast Friday and Friday Night, the overall pattern speaks of an undisturbed Austin vibe, clear nights and sunny days carrying the tune of the city's serene rhythm into the following week, where Monday promises sun-kissed highs flirting with 80°F.
