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Austin Hits Unseasonable 80s Before Weekend Cold Front

1/6/2026

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Austin is experiencing unusually warm January weather this week.
Forecasts show daytime highs in the lower to mid-80s.
The current record high for Wednesday is 80 degrees.
Fog may affect morning commutes along the Interstate 35 corridor.
A cold front is forecast to arrive late Thursday, followed by temperatures falling to the 60s by the weekend, with a chance of isolated rain.

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Story summary

Austin is experiencing unusually warm January weather this week.
Forecasts show daytime highs in the lower to mid-80s.
The current record high for Wednesday is 80 degrees.
Fog may affect morning commutes along the Interstate 35 corridor.
A cold front is forecast to arrive late Thursday, followed by temperatures falling to the 60s by the weekend, with a chance of isolated rain.