Warm and mostly dry conditions will continue across Central Texas through the remainder of the work week, with daytime highs ranging from the mid to upper 80s. Winds will remain light, generally out of the south and southeast at 5 to 10 mph, contributing to a stable and pleasant weather pattern.

In the Austin and San Antonio areas, skies are expected to stay mostly sunny, aside from early morning low clouds over the Rio Grande Plains. Highs will climb into the mid 80s to lower 90s—well above seasonal averages for mid-October.

A cold front is forecast to arrive on Saturday, bringing a modest increase in rain chances across North and Central Texas. Precipitation probabilities range from 30 to 50 percent, with slightly cooler conditions expected on Sunday. Highs will dip into the lower to mid 80s, offering a brief reprieve from the week’s warmth.

Looking ahead, above-average temperatures are likely to persist into the middle of next week. While most areas will remain dry, forecasters note a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend and again midweek.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center reports unsettled conditions across several regions. Showers and thunderstorms are expected from the Northern Plains to the Upper Great Lakes through Thursday. Heavy snow is forecast for the Sierra Mountains on Wednesday and the Northern Rockies on Thursday, as a low-pressure system moves from the Great Basin toward South-Central Canada. Rain and snow will also affect parts of Central California, the Intermountain West, and the Pacific Northwest later in the week.

KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke noted this morning that skies opened wide across the region, with early temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. A few southern pockets reached the mid-60s, accompanied by light, variable winds. Hecke expects sunshine to dominate the day, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. While the weekend front may stir up some changes, it currently appears weak.

Listeners can stay informed with hourly updates from Bill Hecke and news from the Associated Press. KNCT also offers a full slate of programming to complement the forecast, including:

• StarDate: Moon and Regulus – 5:57 a.m. & 4:57 p.m.
• The Sound of Texas: John Oswalt of Waskom – 6:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
• The Daily Dose: Mitch Anthony – 8:30 a.m.
• EarthDate 391: Healing the Ozone Layer – 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
• Science and the Sea 14-09: Scanning the Sound – 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
• SoundBeat: Old King Tut – 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
• On The Dock: Rick Smith – 6:15 p.m.