Houston residents can expect a major shift in weather as forecasters warn of a freezing weekend ahead. The National Weather Service says today will remain mild, with a high near 68 degrees and showers and thunderstorms, before colder conditions move in. Showers will continue tonight with temperatures falling to around 60 and patchy fog developing after 9 p.m.
A cold front will bring Arctic air on Saturday, with temperatures dropping from the 70s on Friday to the 40s and upper 30s by Sunday. Click2Houston reports the system could bring freezing rain, which may create hazardous road conditions. While Wednesday is not expected to bring severe weather, the weekend could be dangerous, with a 90% chance of showers Saturday and a high near 43.
Forecasts call for freezing rain and a hard freeze this weekend. Click2Houston warns the ice could lead to hazardous driving conditions and possible power outages from ice buildup on power lines. Residents are also urged to protect pipes, as temperatures are expected to fall to around 26 Saturday night and possibly as low as 22 Sunday night.
Conditions are expected to improve early next week, with mostly sunny skies Monday and a high near 38. Lows Monday night will dip into the mid-20s under partly cloudy skies. Tuesday will be warmer and sunny, with highs near 48. Forecasters say the coldest conditions will arrive before this gradual warmup.
