As Houstonians bundle up this Thursday, the city experiences a cool stretch with a forecasted high of only 55 degrees and clear skies. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop even lower, hitting a chilly low around 36 degrees with a consistent north wind, , according to National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the weekend, the Click2Houston weather report suggests Houstonians are in the middle of waking up to near freezing temperatures since today through Saturday morning. Residents are warned of potential light freeze conditions especially in the northern cities of the region. With temperatures in the mid-30s, the city is flirting with the freezing mark, despite not having hit 32 degrees yet this year.
The Storm Prediction Center has ruled out severe thunderstorms for Houston, while mentioning that isolated thunderstorms are possible along parts of the northern and central California coast on Friday. Stable conditions in most of the rest of the country, including Houston, will stall any potential for thunderstorm development in these regions.
Those planning to celebrate New Year's Eve outdoors, take note: there's a slight chance of showers that could dampen festivities. "A cold front brings a 30% chance of showers from 9pm to 1am," Click2Houston weather experts advise, indicating that the weather could play a role in your evening plans.
As for the start of January 2024, Houstonians can expect no rainfall until January 2, with the days leading up to it promising mostly sunny conditions that veer into the high 50s to low 60s. But the night of New Year's Day might just stay dry enough to kick off the year on an agreeable note.
