Houston is gearing up for a week marked by changing skies and a taste of winter chill, as temperatures pleasantly tiptoe into the upper 60s today before a wet pattern nears. According to the National Weather Service, Houstonians can expect to bask in sunny skies today with a high approaching 69 degrees before nightfall brings partly cloudy conditions and a low hovering around 42.
In the days to come, Houston's weather promises to remain mostly sunny, with highs fluctuating near the 60-degree mark before nighttime lows settle in the 50s. A shift is forecasted to quickly follow suit, with chances of rainfall ramping up the closer we get to the weekend. Particularly, there’s a 20 percent chance of showers by Thursday night, escalating to a 60 percent chance come Friday—an alignment that might stir to possibly disrupt Christmas Eve festivities with steady rain and a few thunderstorms in-store, according to Click2Houston.
While the week may start calm, meteorological experts from the Storm Prediction Center assure there will be “NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST” for Tuesday, giving locals a respite from nature's drama. "Thunderstorms are not expected on Tuesday," stated the forecast discussion, putting a definitive stamp on the benign start of the week.
As Thursday signals the official start of winter at 9:27 p.m., Houston enters the season with anomalously high temperatures and an unpredictable weather pattern. While the rain might choose to intermittently swing by, ruining outdoor plans, some experts suggest preparing for indoor festivities, including crafts like homemade ornaments, to ensure the holiday spirit isn't dampened. This advice, per Click2Houston, could prove to be a safe bet for those looking to fully embrace the yuletide cheer come rain or shine.
