Houston residents wishing for a white Christmas were out of luck this year, as the city experienced mostly sunny skies with temperate conditions yesterday. According to the National Weather Service, the high was near 56, coupled with a mild northwest wind around 10 mph.
As night falls on this Christmas Day, Houstonians are preparing for a slight shift in weather. The city is expected to see mostly cloudy skies, with lows hovering around 42 degrees and a north wind maintaining a gentle pace of 5 to 10 mph.
Looking ahead to today, the sun will make a welcomed return, pushing the highs to near 57 degrees. Winds are predicted to be calm, starting northeast at around 5 mph before turning south in the afternoon. For those planning any post-holiday activities, the evening will offer partly cloudy skies and a low of around 44, noted the National Weather Service.
The rest of the week in Houston appears to be clear sailing, weather-wise. Tomorrow's forecast is sunny, with a high near 61 and a continuation of the northwest wind at a modest 5 to 10 mph rate. The night should remain mostly clear, dipping down to around 40. And for those ready to return to work on December 28, they'll be greeted by more sun and a high of 54, while the night sky remains mostly clear with lows around 35.
The consistent climate pattern holds through the weekend, with sunny days and mostly clear nights. Temperatures will gradually increase, reaching upwards of 66 degrees by December 31. This steady forecast provides Houston with a much-needed reprieve from any extreme winter weather as the year comes to a close.
