At a Glance
- Light wintry mix of rain, sleet, and graupel moving through Austin tonight.
- Overnight freezes expected in Hill Country and patchy elsewhere.
- Tuesday will warm into the upper 50s, approaching 60°F.
- Why it matters: Residents need to plan for changing weather and potential freezes.
Austin’s weather forecast shifts from a light wintry mix tonight to a warmer, sunnier day tomorrow. While no slippery roads are expected, overnight freezes will affect the Hill Country, and temperatures will rise into the 50s and 60s by Tuesday.
Tonight’s Forecast
A light wintry mix of rain showers, sometimes mixed with sleet pellets or graupel, will move through the area. The precipitation is expected to dry up as the evening progresses, and no slippery surfaces are anticipated.
The night will remain cloudy, with some clearing developing near daybreak on Tuesday. Overnight lows will be cold, with a freeze expected in the Hill Country and a patchy freeze elsewhere.
- Rain showers
- Sleet pellets
- Graupel
Tomorrow and Beyond
Tuesday will be much warmer as early morning clouds give way to abundant sunshine. Afternoon highs should push 10-15 degrees warmer, reaching the upper 50s to almost 60°F.
The coldest night of the week will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with many people starting Wednesday with a freeze.
- Tuesday high: upper 50s-almost 60°F
- Wednesday low: freeze
- New Year’s Eve midnight: near 50°F
- New Year’s Day high: mid 70s
Looking Ahead
Wednesday through the weekend will see a quick warm-up as temperatures climb. A mild New Year’s Eve will have midnight temperatures near 50°F, with New Year’s Day highs in the mid-70s. The next cold front on Saturday is expected to be fairly weak, dropping temperatures into the mid-70s early next week.
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Key Takeaways
- Austin will experience a light wintry mix tonight but will warm up tomorrow.
- Overnight freezes in the Hill Country could affect local activities.
- Temperatures will climb into the 50s and 60s by Tuesday, with a mild New Year’s Eve.
With a wintry mix tonight and a warm, sunny day tomorrow, Austin residents should stay prepared for changing temperatures and overnight freezes.
