What to expect from the weather at Augusta during Masters week

The Masters is just days away, and the weather looks set to play nice for the tournament. After three days of practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest, the course is ready. But will the good weather stick around? Thursday, the first round starts early at 7:25 a. m. Expect cool air around 45°F with a bit of humidity at 63%. By afternoon, it warms up to 74°F with humidity dropping to 30%. The sky stays mostly clear, with clouds covering less than 40% of the sky. Rain is unlikely, and winds stay light at 6-9 mph. Friday brings round two with tee times beginning at 7:40 a. m. The day starts at 65°F with humidity at 60%. By late afternoon, it hits 80°F with humidity falling to 27%. The sun dominates with almost no clouds and minimal wind at 2-5 mph.Saturday’s third round starts later at 10:30 a. m. The morning starts cooler at 51°F with high humidity at 93%. Temperatures climb to 86°F by afternoon, with humidity dropping to 23%. The day stays mostly sunny, with clouds covering 10% or less. Wind is nearly absent. Sunday, the final round begins at 10:30 a. m. The morning opens at 56°F with humidity at 80%. By late afternoon, it reaches 87°F with humidity at 27%. The sky stays mostly clear with clouds covering less than 8%. Wind stays light, peaking at 8 mph in the afternoon.