Houston residents can expect a sunny pause in the weather this weekend following a cold front that doused the area overnight. According to Click2Houston, 1-2 inches of rain hit the southeast Texas region before moving on, paving the way for clear skies and cooler temps. Saturday's weather is shaping up with highs sticking around 57 degrees and breezy northern gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Looking forward to tonight, the National Weather Service's forecast, accessible via their website, predicts a clear evening with lows dropping to around 43 degrees. Sunday will carry fair weather with a sunny high near 63 and a notably calmer northwest wind around 5 mph. The clear conditions will persist through Sunday night, holding steady at around 43 degrees.
As for the week ahead, Houstonians have more pleasant weather to look forward to. Skies will remain dry with highs tempering in the mid-60s to 70s. However, extra clouds on Tuesday might put a slight chill in the air, nudging the mercury down a few degrees. Monday night, specifically, is set to be mostly clear with a low near 44 degrees.
Meanwhile, not all states will bask in the calm. According to a forecast discussion from the Storm Prediction Center, severe thunderstorms could menace parts of the Southeast on Sunday. Areas from northeast South Carolina through to eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks are bracing for a "slight risk of severe thunderstorms," with damaging wind gusts flagged as the primary hazard. "The very strong large-scale forcing for ascent associated with this system will likely lead to the development of a narrow but strongly forced convective line," the Center warned.
As Houston enjoys its sunny reprieve, the beginning of winter, officially kicking off Thursday at 9:27 PM, promises a shift. Unsettled weather patterns creeping into forecasts suggest potential rainfall for those looking ahead to Christmas Eve and Christmas day plans. While ten days out means timelines can change, indoor holiday activities might be a good backup plan for hosts, as suggested by Click2Houston's take on the 10-day forecast.
