Texas – Warm sun paints the Hill Country in soft afternoon light as a whisper-calm breeze spills across Austin, lending that unmistakable early-winter clarity you feel before a subtle shift in temperature arrives. Streets stay dry, skies stay brilliant, and the air moves just enough to remind you that a pattern change is forming for the Jan 17–18 weekend.
Today rises near the mid-60s, and visibility remains perfect across the I-35 corridor. Winds stay light, creating ideal conditions for drivers and walkers through the late afternoon. By sunset, temperatures fall quickly under a clear sky, dropping toward the mid-40s. Expect a crisp feel on porches and patios as radiational cooling sets in.
Friday brings the warmest surge. Meteorologists now track highs pushing to the low 70s as south winds increase to 10–15 mph before turning north. Gusts may touch 20 mph during the shift, briefly stirring dust along open stretches of roadway. Plan outdoor errands before mid-afternoon if you want the most comfortable window.
Saturday’s weather marks the weekend turning point. Sunshine remains, but highs ease back into the mid-50s with steady north winds around 10 mph. Shaded surfaces cool even faster, and early tailgaters or hikers may feel a brisk, dry chill. Conditions stay quiet, though the cooler air hints at a Sunday sunrise that will feel colder than recent mornings.
Sunday brings full sun and a high near 61°F, but lows begin in the upper 30s. Patchy frost could appear in outlying neighborhoods and low-lying fields. Air warms gradually into the afternoon, making travel smooth and predictable.
Long-range models show increasing moisture next week, potentially bringing cloudier skies and scattered showers.
How chilly is your part of Austin feeling this afternoon?
AUSTIN, TEXAS — FIVE-DAY OUTLOOK
• Today: Sunny. High near 65°F.
• Tonight: Clear. Low near 46°F.
• Friday: Sunny. High near 73°F; breezy with a north shift.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low near 42°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 54°F.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low near 29°F.
• Sunday: Sunny. High near 61°F.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low near 38°F.
• MLK Day: Mostly sunny. High near 64°F.
