Austin is starting Sunday on a teeth-chattering note, with temperatures parked in the upper 20s early this morning, but abundant sunshine will nudge the mercury into the upper 50s to near 60°F by afternoon. Light southwest winds will help the day feel mild and dry once things warm up.
Tonight stays mostly clear with a low near 38°F, then Monday turns noticeably warmer with highs close to 69°F and southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio. By Tuesday, temperatures could climb into the low 70s, with only a slight chance of showers mainly east of the metro.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up Monday
Breezy southwest flow is expected to crank up Monday afternoon, with the strongest gusts across exposed ridges and open stretches of roadway. It is a good idea to secure lightweight patio furniture and decorations, and cyclists and drivers should be ready for sudden gusts, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
Week Ahead: Mostly Dry and Warmer
A weak disturbance may brush the eastern Coastal Plains late Tuesday into Wednesday, but most of the Austin metro should stay dry, with only spotty rain chances east of I-35. The overall pattern trends warmer by the end of the week, with highs rebounding into the mid-70s for Friday and the weekend, as noted by the National Weather Service.
Commute and Outdoor Notes
Plan on layers for your Sunday morning commute, since a cold start gives way to a comfortably mild afternoon that is friendly to parks, patios, and most outdoor plans. There are no watches or warnings in effect for Austin this morning, so routine outdoor activities should be good to go.
