A muggy, foggy start to Wednesday, Feb. 18 has low-lying parts of Austin socked in with reduced visibility this morning, but conditions should improve quickly. Patchy fog is expected to lift by mid-morning and give way to mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F. Light south-southwest winds of 0–5 mph will keep the day warm and quiet for most outdoor plans.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy fog is most likely before 9 a.m. across the Hill Country and along the I-35 corridor, so drivers should stick to low beams and leave extra stopping distance. Skies should clear by midday, and highs will climb into the low 80s with light south-southwest winds. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, this pattern is expected to hold through Thursday, and their forecast has the hour-by-hour breakdown.
Weekend Fire Weather Outlook
Forecasters are flagging elevated fire weather Wednesday through Friday over western counties, with near-critical to critical fire weather possible across much of Central Texas Saturday and Sunday, conditions that make even small sparks dangerous. Residents should avoid open burning, secure loose yard debris, and use extra care with grills and equipment until the threat passes. For background on the warm stretch and earlier warnings, see our prior coverage: Fog Snarls Commute, Spring Heat Follows.
Expect a fairly dry, warm stretch through Friday before a cold front arrives late Friday or early Saturday, bringing breezy north winds and a cooldown into the 60s by Sunday. No watches or warnings are in effect at the moment, but keep an eye on official updates if you have outdoor plans this weekend.
