Commuters in Houston experienced a foggy start on Thursday morning, with dense patches clearing by mid-morning, as an arctic cold front is expected to arrive late in the evening. Residents should prepare for cooler conditions this weekend, with lows around 38 degrees on Thursday night and a shift from a light south wind to north gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
On Friday, colder temperatures are expected as the north wind intensifies, making the chill more noticeable in downtown areas. Despite the drop in temperature, freezing conditions are not expected on Thursday night, so special preparations for pipes or plants are unnecessary.
Colder air will affect Houston this weekend, with sunny skies on Saturday and highs in the low 40s. Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s. Forecasts for February show a mix of seasonal temperatures, with models projecting "equal chances" of above-, below-, or near-normal temperatures, as reported by Houston Chronicle.
