Houston residents, brace yourselves for a weather-induced roller coaster ride ahead. According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, after today’s chilly highs near 46 degrees, the city is set to experience a brief warm-up. This evening's blanket of clouds will help nudge the thermometer up to around 46 by the wee hours of the morning.
Thursday promises to gradually clear out becoming sunnier, with temperatures to comfortably crest at near 66 degrees. Those planning to hit the streets should be prepared; there's potential for winds to bluster as high as 25 mph. But don't get too cozy with the milder air; another cold front looms on the horizon, threatening to aggressively cool things back down starting Thursday night.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the mercury is set to plummet once more. The Storm Prediction Center advises that while severe thunderstorms aren’t on the Thursday forecast, blustery conditions will persist. By Friday, expect daytime highs near 50 with a chill north wind reminding Houstonians that winter isn’t over yet. Friday night’s lows are predicted to hit a teeth-chattering 29 degrees.
Those looking to make outdoor plans for Saturday and Sunday might want to bundle up, as sunny skies won’t be enough to chase away the cold. "Saturday's high will struggle to reach near 45," the Houston Chronicle reports. And while Sunday may see highs around 50, there’s a chance for showers that will continue into the start of the work week, with a 70 percent likelihood of precipitation and possible thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
Amidst this temperature tug-of-war, the science of sublimation comes into the spotlight—a phenomenon that could help clear up any lingering ice. But Houstonians are reminded that with nightfall arrives the risk of re-freezing, as any melted ice could solidify once the sun sets. For now, the city plunges headlong into this climate seesaw, with residents left to navigate the peaks and valleys of an erratic winter week.
