Austin is squeezing in one more warm, muggy day before a sharp cold front barges through Friday night and flips the switch to a cooler weekend. Morning temperatures hover around 66°F, with clouds and humidity to start, and afternoon highs are expected to climb near 88°F on Friday, March 27, before the front knocks readings down into the 50s by Saturday morning.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Forecasters expect the boundary to enter the Hill Country around midday and sweep through the I-35 corridor by about 6-7 p.m., shifting winds to the north and kicking up gusts to 30-35 mph. Those gusts will be strongest along and just behind the front, so plan on a blustery evening commute and consider securing lawn furniture, trash bins, and any loose outdoor items. This timing and wind shift is highlighted by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.
Overnight Shower Chance
There is a slight chance of a brief rain shower after 1 a.m. Friday night into early Saturday, mainly north and west of I-35, with lows near 55°F. Low clouds and occasional MVFR ceilings may return overnight and could briefly affect early-morning flights and outdoor plans. For most people, the main impact looks to be the cooler, windy conditions rather than any meaningful rain.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler, with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s across the Hill Country and mid 70s closer to the city. Warmer and drier weather returns Sunday and into early next week, with highs climbing back into the mid 80s to low 90s by Monday and Tuesday, and a slight chance of scattered storms by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio. If you have outdoor plans, including Rodeo Austin events running through March 28, you will want a light jacket for Friday night and to keep an eye on updates before evening activities.
