Houston residents should prepare for cooler temperatures this week as a cold front moves through overnight. Tuesday morning saw a drop in temperatures, falling from the 60s into the 50s, according to Click2Houston. The chill will intensify further north and west of the city, where temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 40s, while Houston itself will remain in the mid-50s.
Today’s forecast for Houston, according to the same source, calls for a mix of sun and clouds, with highs reaching the lower 60s. A strong north wind will accompany the cooler conditions, blowing at 10-20 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 30 mph. Wednesday morning will bring even colder temperatures as the cold front continues to affect the area, with lows possibly dipping into the 30s. Residents northwest of Houston should be prepared for temperatures that may approach freezing.
The National Weather Service adds further detail to the weekly outlook. Houstonians can expect mostly sunny skies on Wednesday, with a chilly high of 60 degrees and a light northwest wind around 5 mph. Clear skies will continue into Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees as the wind shifts from the west to the southeast after midnight.
Thursday will continue the trend of mostly sunny weather, with a southeast wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. The evening will bring increasing cloud cover, with temperatures dropping to around 57 degrees. Heading into Friday, clouds will take over, and there's a 30 percent chance of light showers after noon. The extended forecast from the National Weather Service also suggests that Saturday will see a 40 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, with partly sunny skies.
As we head into Sunday and the early part of next week, conditions are expected to settle with mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights, though there may be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday. The weather should generally remain pleasant, with only occasional rain showers possible.
