Residents of Houston experienced a dramatic swing in weather this past weekend, witnessing a near record-breaking high temperature on Saturday followed by an anticipated plummet to substantially cooler temperatures with two cold fronts moving in. According to the Houston Chronicle, the city nearly hit a steamy 90 degrees on Saturday, flirting with the possibility of setting a new record for November, a sharp contrast comes with the arrival of the first cold front on Sunday lowering the high down to a brisk 70 degrees and the potential for gusts up to 30 mph.
The second cold front expected late Sunday night could send temperatures diving even further, potentially into the 30s near Houston; this significant shift in the weather was complemented by clear skies and sunny days, as detailed by the National Weather Service, Monday started with temperatures hovering above 40 degrees, and yet those north of Interstate 10 might have seen the mercury dip down into the upper 30s, colder weather that is notable for a city that last recorded such lows back in late February.
Houstonians are advised to keep their winter wear at hand early in the week as wind chills Monday morning are expected to fall into the 30s, the Houston Chronicle notes that the chill is forecasted to be a fleeting visitor, by Wednesday, with the weather warming back up to near 80 degrees allowing for a return to short-sleeved comfort.
The National Weather Service says Houston will stay sunny with clear nights this week. After a cold start, temperatures will warm up, reaching the 80s on Thursday and Friday, bringing an end to the recent chilly weather.
