Monday, February 9, 2026, Austin is waking up in the mid 50s and heading for an afternoon high near 85°F. Skies stay mostly sunny with a light southerly breeze, and the warmest stretch should hit in the mid afternoon. Early commuters near and east of I-35 may run into some patchy fog or low clouds before things burn off.
Afternoon Heat And Timing
That high near 85°F is expected by mid to late afternoon, with temperatures generally holding in the low to mid 80s from about 1 to 4 p.m. Light south-southwest winds around 0 to 5 mph will keep it feeling warm without being blustery. Sunscreen and extra water are a smart call if you will be outside during peak heating. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, these above-average temperatures are likely to hang around through next week.
Tuesday Into The Weekend: Rain Chances And Gusts
A weak disturbance could bring a few spotty showers late Tuesday (Feb. 10) into early Wednesday morning (Feb. 11). Another front late Friday into Saturday may deliver more scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Shower probabilities Tuesday night are roughly in the 30 to 40 percent range for isolated activity, while Friday night carries the higher potential for storms. Most of the metro area should only see brief, scattered downpours at most. As clouds increase Tuesday, expect southerly wind gusts up to about 20 mph.
Fog And Flights
With low-level moisture in place, patchy to locally dense fog is possible near and east of I-35 through about 8 a.m., and Austin-Bergstrom terminals could briefly drop to MVFR conditions early this morning. If you have a flight, give yourself a little extra drive time and check with your airline for any schedule updates. Winds will stay generally light, so any delays should be tied to low visibility rather than widespread cancellations.
Practical Tips
Bring water for pets and never leave people or animals unattended in parked cars on these warm afternoons. For local cooling-center details and other heat resources, visit the City of Austin alerts page. Keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans late Tuesday or Friday night.
