Houstonians are finally getting relief from the weather. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast predicts sunny skies with a high near 42 degrees and a calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Temperatures tonight will dip, creating partly cloudy conditions with lows around 31. The rest of the week should bring more sunshine and a gradual, but steady warm-up. Tomorrow is expected to be mostly sunny too, with highs hovering near 50 degrees and north winds around 5 mph, with an identical pattern predicted for Friday.

As the weekend approaches, the weather appears to take a damp turn. There's a 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday after noon, with a 50 percent chance of showers into the evening. Sunday ramps up the likelihood with showers and possibly a thunderstorm predicted, as stated by the National Weather Service; a 70 percent chance of precipitation is the order for the day.

In a similar vein, FOX 26 Houston reports that "snow will begin to thaw Wednesday afternoon," with lighter winds and sunshine aiding in a faster melt. This respite also means ice will be "much more isolated in nature overnight Wednesday night," even as lows fall slightly below freezing. Moving through the weekend, highs should maintain in the 50s through Friday, moving into the 60s for the weekend.

Despite the rainy outlook starting Sunday, temperatures are slated to remain above freezing, "so no more snow," eliminating the worry of another freeze over, as per the information provided by FOX 26 Houston. Showers may persist through Monday and into Tuesday, but with less frigid conditions than before.