Any patchy fog that formed overnight should fade by mid‑morning, giving way to a mild afternoon with highs climbing into the 70s. Tuesday turns warmer and breezier as southerly winds increase to 15–25 mph. Out west, temperatures surge into the 80s while relative humidity drops below 30 percent—conditions that will elevate the fire danger.

That elevated fire threat expands Wednesday and Thursday, even as winds ease a bit. Afternoon humidity will fall to between 15 and 30 percent for areas near and west of I‑35, paired with highs in the mid‑70s to low 80s. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

The overall pattern stays warm and rain‑free through much of the week, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above normal for mid‑February. Fire weather concerns will be highest Tuesday across the northwest counties, then Wednesday and Thursday along and west of I‑35. A slight cool‑down and low rain chances return Friday into the weekend, mainly east of I‑35.

Austin and San Antonio:

Patchy fog early this morning from the eastern Hill Country through the I‑35 corridor and toward the Coastal Plains will burn off quickly, leaving mostly sunny skies. Southerly winds return and help maintain well‑above‑average temperatures. Highs range from the mid‑70s to mid‑80s—roughly 10 degrees above what’s typical for February 16. The warmest day of the week arrives Thursday before a cold front brings temperatures back toward seasonal levels next weekend. Rain chances remain near zero through the next seven days.

National Weather Picture:

The Weather Prediction Center notes a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall today along parts of the Central and Southern California coast, where a deep Pacific trough is pushing ashore. Heavy mountain snow is expected across the Sierra Nevada, with additional snowfall spreading into the northern Rockies and Northern Plains Tuesday into Wednesday. A cold front dropping into the Upper Midwest will bring a mix of rain, snow, and wintry precipitation. Meanwhile, much of the central U.S. continues to run 15–30 degrees above normal, with highs stretching into the 70s and even 90s in some areas, while the West trends cooler behind the incoming storm systems.