Austinites can look forward to a warm and sunny start to March, as the latest weather forecasts predict favorable conditions in the coming days. National Weather Service reports indicate temperatures reaching a high near 83 today, with calm winds. It's a substantial shift from the usual chill that marks the end of February, giving residents a reason to enjoy the outdoors.
The pleasant weather continues into tonight, with forecasts projecting increasing clouds and a low around 55. These conditions maintain an evident pattern of stability, sans the erratic changes that sometimes characterize the region's climate this time of year. Sunday will see mostly sunny skies with a slight uptick in wind velocities, bringing gusts as high as 30 mph to shake the stillness.
Entering the workweek, Austin will see a slight chance of showers early Monday and between midnight and 3 am on Tuesday, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. This could lead to the welcoming of cooler air and the refreshing scent of rain, a welcome change for those looking forward to a break from the persistent dryness.
However, instability primes itself as showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday morning, holding a 30 percent chance of precipitation. This shouldn't disrupt the mostly sunny day forecasted by the NWS, with a high near 81 and blustery conditions that could result in gusts as high as 35 mph. Wednesday through Friday anticipate a return to clear skies and a steady climb in daytime highs, culminating near 79 by week's end.
