Cold Snap Looms
Central Texas braces for a freezing Monday; Fayette County under a Freeze Warning, temps rise to 70s by Wednesday and 80s Thursday before a Friday cold front.
Holiday Greeting
The First Warning Weather Team opened the bulletin with a cheerful “Happy first night of Hannukah” before detailing the forecast.
Nighttime Outlook
Tonight’s cold is expected to linger, as a partly cloudy sky and fading winds keep temperatures steady across the area.
Dawn Freeze
With limited wind, much of Central Texas is forecast to hit freezing by dawn Monday, setting the stage for a sharp drop.
Southwestern Relief
Some southwestern pockets, where cloud cover is thicker, may stay slightly above freezing, but the rest of the region will see the coldest morning since the previous winter.
Austin at Risk
A freeze could also touch Austin’s Camp Mabry, adding to the region’s concerns about subzero temperatures.
Fayette County Alert
The only Central Texas county yet to experience a widespread freeze this season, Fayette County, has a Freeze Warning in effect for early Monday.
Monday Skies
Across the rest of Monday, skies will remain partly sunny to mostly cloudy, and the abundance of clouds will curb any significant warming.
Temperature Range
Highs for most locations are projected to stay in the low to mid‑50s, with a few spots not climbing out of the 40s.
Weekend Warmth
Moving into the weekend, temperatures will climb to near 60 on Tuesday and into the 70s on Wednesday, but spotty showers are possible Wednesday, marking the only chance of rain this week.
Thursday Peak
Thursday will bring the warmest day of the week, with 80s possible, before a cold front arrives early Friday.
Stay Updated
The Winter Weather Outlook 2025 offers a deeper dive into upcoming conditions, and viewers can stay informed via the KXAN First Warning Weather app, newsletters, and the KXAN+ smart TV app; social media updates are also available on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, with meteorologists offering livestreams and behind‑the‑scenes glimpses.
Key Takeaways
- Freeze Warning active for Fayette County early Monday.
- Monday lows could reach freezing; Austin (Camp Mabry) at risk.
- Tuesday to Wednesday sees a temperature rise to the 70s, with a brief chance of showers on Wednesday.
- Thursday may hit 80s before a cold front arrives Friday.
Central Texas residents should monitor updates closely and prepare for both the cold snap and the brief warming period.
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