Houston residents who enjoyed the crisp autumnal weather during Thanksgiving might need to prepare for a change in the weather pattern as we head into the first week of December. According to a forecast by the National Weather Service, the city will see partly sunny skies today with highs near 66 degrees and calm northeastern winds. Following a similar trend, Monday's forecast suggests sunny conditions with similar temperature highs.
However, the anticipated coastal low forming off the South Texas coast threatens to disrupt this tranquility. "Weather models are suggesting that rain chances are in store for southeast Texas by mid-week," states a report by KHOU 11. The system is expected to move northward toward Houston, with rain beginning as early as Tuesday and becoming more widespread and scattered through Wednesday and Thursday, potentially leading to total rain accumulations of up to an inch, with isolated areas seeing up to two inches.
This influx of precipitation could create hazardous conditions with ponding on roadways and slick conditions. As we approach the mid-week mark, Houstonians should remain vigilant of the "heavier showers and storms" that are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, which could exacerbate the potential for flooding and complicate commutes, as reported by KHOU 11.
Morning temperatures for the week are anticipated to remain moderately chilled, lingering in the 40s and 50s, offering some respite before the afternoons usher in a warmer atmosphere. "We will see afternoon temperatures back into the 70s with increasing rain chances beginning on Tuesday," according to KHOU 11 report. Despite potential roadway challenges, the warmer temperature streak is poised to offer a mild backdrop to the expected wetter conditions that could persist until the weekend.
