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Published on January 18, 2025
Sunny Skies and Brisk Temps Grace Austin, Wintry Mix Expected Monday NightSource: Unsplash / Justin Wallace

Austinites can expect a sunny day today with a comfortable high around 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The weather pattern holds steady with the north wind blowing at about 10 mph and possibly gusting up to 20 mph. The last update on the weather was posted this morning at 9:51 am CST.

As the sun sets, the temperatures are dipping close to a low of 28 degrees. North wind's presence keeps being felt, moving at a slower pace of 5 to 10 mph, but nevertheless, it's gusting as high as 25 mph, according to the weather forecast. A sunny Sunday will follow but with a marked drop in the high, only reaching near 44 degrees, and the north wind picking up the pace between 10 to 15 mph and could boost gusts up to 30 mph.

The upcoming holiday, M.L.King Day, will see partly sunny skies although it gets chillier with a high near 39. Troubling the otherwise fair conditions, east winds between 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph are forecasted.

Transitioning into Monday night, weather takes a wintry turn with snow and sleet coming into the picture, primarily after midnight. The forecast, chilling to the bones, with a predictive low around 27. "Snow and sleet likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%," according to the forecast. Tuesday's scenario isn't much brighter, offering a chance of snow and sleet before noon and mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with a high nearing 36 degrees.

The rest of the week looks to recover with temperatures steadily climbing back to more temperate conditions. Wednesday is anticipated to be mostly sunny with a high around 44, although nightfall brings a dip in temperature to around 26 degrees. The latter half of the week sees temperatures fluctuating mildly with highs ranging from the low 50s on Thursday to the mid-50s on Friday, serving as a gentle reminder of the Central Texas' ambient winter clime.

Austin-Weather & Environment