Houston residents are experiencing chilly and drizzly conditions throughout Sunday morning, with clearer skies and warmer temperatures expected in the coming week. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers before 10 a.m., followed by patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 54 degrees. The evening will bring more patchy fog, with lows around 45 degrees.
For those participating in the weekend's Mardi Gras celebrations in Galveston, "Keep your rain gear handy," as scattered showers and storms persist through Sunday morning. Despite the damp start, FOX 26 Houston reports that the city will begin to warm up from the recent cold, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-50s by the afternoon. A shift in weather patterns is expected to bring sunshine and milder south winds throughout the upcoming week.
With the cold snap mostly over, Houstonians can expect a gradual increase in temperatures throughout the week, starting with a mostly cloudy Monday that will transition to gradual sunshine and a high around 66 degrees. Later in the week, temperatures are expected to reach the 70s. FOX 26 Houston also reports that early risers may encounter patches of fog in the mornings.
The remaining days of February are expected to bring spring-like conditions, aligning with the World Championship BBQ Cookoff and the start of the Rodeo. The latest models forecast high temperatures in the 70s, with a possible cool down by Sunday or late Saturday. The events are expected to take place under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
