All the ingredients are coming together for a cold night. The skies will clear again, the air is super dry and the winds will finally relax. This setup will promote a bunch of raditional cooling. This is when all the warm air we get from the sunshine during the day escapes into the space allowing the temperatures to tumble near the surface.

Here are forecast lows for Tuesday morning...

If you live north or west of Austin, I would prepare for a light freeze late tonight. Especially in the Hill Country, the temperatures will be around 30 to 32 degrees for 1 to 3 hours. Here in Austin we will be spared the coldest air and will stay above 32 degrees. If you live in a low spot like around a creek or river I would also prepare for a light freeze even around the Austin Metro and surrounding counties.

This cold snap is unusual for this time of year. The average last freeze for Austin is March 6 and the Hill Country is around March 20.

By the way, the latest freeze ever for Austin happened on April 9th, 1914 when the temperature dropped to 32 degrees.

LOOKING AHEAD FOR EASTER WEEKEND....

Less Sun and Mild with a Few Showers Possible.

A Pacific Storm spinning south of Alaska right now will take the low road.

It will throw some clouds are way and then deliver a shot of rain. The timing of the system and how much rain we will get is still up in the air because it is 6 to 7 days out. We will keep you updated.