Residents of Austin woke up to a chilly mix of light freezing rain and fog this morning, as temperatures hovered around the 30-degree mark, according to the latest weather update. The National Weather Service reported a humidity of 92% and a wind chill that made it feel like 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Visibility stood at a limited four miles early in the day.
The forecast for the rest of the day suggests a slight chance of freezing rain before 11 am, then transitioning to a slight chance of rain showers. "Cloudy, with a high near 39," describes the National Weather Service's outlook, with winds expected to be from the north northeast at about 5 mph. The chance of precipitation today is estimated at only 20%. Meanwhile, tonight's weather leans toward the cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight, and lows dipping to around 38 degrees.
Looking forward to Sunday, Austinites can expect the skies to remain cloudy through mid-morning before gradually clearing to usher in a high near 63 degrees, as indicated by the National Weather Service. The evening promises partly cloudy conditions with a low around 42 degrees. The start of the new week continues the trend towards warmer weather, with Monday predicted to be sunny and reaching a comfortable high near 73 degrees.
The upward trajectory in temperatures is set to continue with Tuesday and Wednesday forecast to be sunny with highs inching towards the upper 70s. Nighttime brings only a slight dip in temperatures; Tuesday night is expected to be partly cloudy with lows around 52 degrees, while Wednesday night also leans partly cloudy, resting at about 53 degrees. This pattern of mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights appears to persist throughout the week, setting a mostly pleasant stage for outdoor activities and a gentle nudge towards springtime weather in Austin. Friday caps the week with yet another mostly sunny day, promising highs near 76 degrees.
