Travel plans for Easter? Here’s how weather is shaping up
If you have any travel plans for Easter weekend to visit family across the state, you’ve come to the right place. For the most part, the weather shouldn’t cause you to cancel any travel plans or outdoor fun with loved ones, but you’ll need to watch out for a few things, including fog and unseasonable heat. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect.
Friday and Saturday
Heading out early ahead of Easter Sunday? Then travel should go off without a hitch. Moisture levels will be low enough that we’re not expecting any major issues with fog. And with high atmospheric pressure developing across the middle of the country, rain chances are expected to be close to zero across every corner of the state.
Temperatures will be quite warm, reaching above-average levels for most Texans. On Friday, the western side of the state will see temperatures rise into the middle to upper 80s. Central and East Texas will be slightly cooler, but afternoon temperatures are still expected to reach the upper 70s to low 80s for most, including in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston.
On Saturday, temperatures are expected to rise another few degrees in most spots across the state. Most everyone will see highs at least in the low 80s, if not higher, under partly cloudy skies.
Easter Sunday
Moisture will continue to stream in from the Gulf of Mexico, leading to dew points well into the 60s and relative humidity values above 95% for parts of the state. This will result in patchy dense fog early in the morning for regions near Del Rio, San Antonio, Houston, the Hill Country and parts of East Texas. If you have any early travel plans on Easter Sunday, use caution if you run into reduced visibility on the roadways.
After 9 a.m., most of the fog will have dissipated, and the weather is looking very nice for Easter egg hunts during the late morning. Most of Texas will experience temperatures in the upper 60s and 70s during this time without any chance of rain ruining the fun.
However, by the afternoon, temperatures are expected to rise very quickly for many. San Antonio is expecting high temperatures in the mid-80s, about 5 to 10 degrees above average for the last day of March. Houston and Dallas will be slightly cooler, but high temps are still expected in the low 80s.
The hottest weather will be centered in West Texas. High temperatures in Midland, Odessa, Abilene and San Angelo will have a chance of reaching 90 degrees. Moving into the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo has a chance of seeing temperatures above 95 degrees.
No matter where you are in Texas, temperatures will be unseasonably warm. Even though we’re not talking triple-digit temperatures yet, this type of heat can sneak up on you, so be sure to take the proper precautions. Drink plenty of water when outside, wear loose-fitting clothing and take breaks from the heat by going inside.