Houston, get ready to bundle up yet again this Friday. The National Weather Service promises a sunny but brisk high near 54 degrees with a northwesterly breeze to nudge the chill factor up a notch. To warm up your cars, folks out in The Woodlands and Katy will need to get a jump on the frost expected to grace their windshields with early temps resting between 32 and 36 degrees. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston will see slightly higher morning temps, hovering between 34 and 38 degrees, potentially sparing downtown from the frost's reach.
As the sun climbs higher, don't be fooled into shedding too many layers. Despite the sunlight, the air will remain crisp enough to possibly make you reach for lip balm or hand lotion. "Northwesterly winds of 5 to 10 mph will likely add extra bite to the cold air, particularly if you find yourself in the shade," the National Weather Service reports. Come nighttime, expect clear skies and light winds to quickly radiate any accrued daytime warmth back into the cosmos.
But don't despair—the city is slated for a warming trend just in time to usher in the New Year. Saturday's forecast anticipates sunny skies with highs edging up to around 62 degrees. And while Sunday night might threaten to slightly dampen spirits with a 20 percent chance of showers, most outdoor celebrations, like fireworks displays, should carry on, unimpeded by weather woes. This is according to the Houston Chronicle.
For those worried about severe weather spoiling the festive mood, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK, has not foreseen "any severe thunderstorm areas forecast" through Saturday. This should provide at least short-term solace to revelers looking to enjoy the holiday outdoors. Looking into the week, the weather is expected to hold its cool demeanor with the chance for showers increasing by Tuesday. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm," with a low around 45 degrees on Tuesday night, forecasts the Storm Prediction Center. Wednesday will follow yet another cool pattern, with a high near 54 degrees and a continued chance for showers, sealing Houston's atmospheric fate as we delve deeper into the first week of the new year.
