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Austin Weather: Warm Weekend Followed by Cold Front and Gusty Winds

At a Glance

  • Weekend warmth with Saturday highs in the 70s-80s and a record 82° at Camp Mabry.
  • Sunday sees near-record highs 70s-80s and a 83° record set in 2016.
  • A strong cold front Sunday evening brings 10-30% rain chance and winds up to 40+ mph overnight.

Why it matters: Residents should prepare for warm weekend weather, then a cold front with possible power outages and gusty winds.

Austin’s weather stays on the warmer side over the weekend, but a cold front is set to arrive Sunday evening, bringing a brief rain chance and gusty winds that could affect power lines.

Saturday Outlook

Saturday’s temperatures will reach the 70s-80s, with Camp Mabry tying the current record high of 82°. Tonight, temperatures will drop into the 60s as clouds increase and southerly winds pick up. The normal low for the evening is 42°.

Sunday Forecast

Morning clouds clear to mostly sunny skies, and highs will approach the 70s-80s. The current record high for Sunday is 83°, set in 2016. A strong cold front arrives Sunday evening, offering a 10-30% chance of rain between 7-11 p.m. Winds will gust up to 40+ mph overnight into Monday, and isolated power outages are possible-secure loose decorations.

Sun shines brightly with clear blue sky and wispy gray clouds and wind-blown branches.

Monday Outlook

Monday will bring chilly conditions with wind chills in the 30s-40s and highs in the 40s- low 50s.

Tuesday-Wednesday Outlook

Freezing low temperatures are possible in parts of Central Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, but temperatures should return to seasonal levels by mid-week.

Day High Range Record
Saturday 70s-80s 82° (Camp Mabry)
Sunday 70s-80s 83° (2016)

Winter Weather Outlook 2025

Key Takeaways

  • Austin enjoys a warm weekend with highs in the 70s-80s and record temperatures.
  • A cold front Sunday evening brings a rain chance and gusty winds up to 40+ mph.
  • Chilly Monday and potential freezing lows on Tuesday-Wednesday.

Residents should stay updated and secure outdoor items as the cold front moves in.

Author

  • Brianna Q. Lockwood covers housing, development, and affordability for News of Austin, focusing on how growth reshapes neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative reporting that follows money, zoning, and policy to reveal who benefits—and who gets displaced.

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