Chilly Weekend Ahead for Central Texas

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A cold front has cleared the area, and Central Texas is in for a chilly weekend. Temperatures will drop into the mid-20s overnight with wind chills in the teens. Saturday will see highs only in the upper 30s and low 40s, though Sunday will warm up to the mid-50s. The warming trend continues into next week, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s expected by the end of the week.

Why it matters

The chilly weather this weekend is a stark contrast to the mild temperatures expected early next week, which could impact outdoor activities and energy usage across the region.

The details

According to Chief Meteorologist Matt Hines, tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-20s and winds of 10-20 mph, resulting in wind chills in the teens. Saturday will see highs only in the upper 30s and low 40s, even with sunshine. Sunday will start off cold in the upper teens, but southerly winds will pick up in the afternoon, allowing highs to reach the mid-50s.

• Tonight, lows will be in the mid-20s.
• Saturday, highs will be in the upper 30s and low 40s.
• Sunday, lows will start in the upper teens but highs will reach the mid-50s.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The warming trend is expected to continue into next week, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s by the end of the week.