Houston is bracing for a wintry mix this week, with frosty mornings and rain chances on the rise. A cold weather advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. today, as reported by FOX26 Houston. Residents can expect to wake up to patchy frost, which should dissipate by 10 a.m., leading to a sunny day with highs near 48 degrees, as stated by the National Weather Service.
As temperatures drop overnight, Houstonians will need to adjust by gradually adding layers and safeguarding their pets, pipes, and plants against the chill. Temperatures are slated to plummet to around 35 degrees tonight, with clouds encroaching the skies. The calm before the storm sees highs hovering at 44 degrees tomorrow, with northerly winds gusting up to 20 mph, as per the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, a concerning winter storm is expected to originate in West Texas before moving eastward. While Dallas prepares for possible snowfall, Houston is forecasted to endure heavy rain beginning Thursday and into early Friday. A detailed monitor of where the rain-snow line falls could indicate chances of ice, particularly north of College Station and Huntsville, according to FOX26 Houston. Precipitation in Houston might transform into a mix of sleet and rain, although accumulation is improbable.
Thursday's outlook is grim with an 80% probability of rain after noon, intensifying to a certain deluge by nightfall. The city should prepare to wrap warmly and to possibly negotiate with slippery conditions, although snow is not expected in the metro area. Through the gray, the light at the end of the week is a forecasted return to clear skies and crisp mornings for the weekend. For more detailed weather information, Houstonians can check updates on both the National Weather Service and FOX26 Houston websites.
