Houston's springlike streak has hit a cool wall, with forecasts pivoting away from the balmy 78.3-degree average that welcomed the New Year. As residents stash away their shorts and reach for sweaters, the city braces for a continued cool down, where today's mostly sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees give no hint of the previous week's warmth, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Come nighttime, Houstonians can expect a low around 44 degrees, with north winds whispering at a calm 5 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service. This pattern of cooler weather marks a significant departure from early January's record-breaking warmth, which has been the warmest start to a year ever recorded for the city. That said, Monday carries on the tradition of cool, promoting a partly sunny sky with the thermometer peaking near 59 degrees.
The forecast reveals a gray expanse for Tuesday, with clouds overhead and temperatures hovering near 59 degrees by day, dropping once again to the mid-40s when night falls. While there's a slight chance for rain, the broad consensus illustrates low moisture and minimal wet interruptions, according to the same National Weather Service report.
Midweek emerges with a burst of sun on Wednesday, where highs are likely to flirt with the 70-degree mark. However, as discussed by the Houston Chronicle, a weak cold front may navigate its way through on late Wednesday to Thursday—ushering highs back down to a more modest 60s realm. But as the week pushes forward, an arctic whisper looms over the coming weekend, threatening to deliver another brisk bout of chill.
While the city is not quite poised for winter's fierce grip as seen in other realms, Houston eyes the forecast warily. An arctic cold front is on the weather's radar for next weekend, with potential to swing temps down significantly, and perhaps drag in some rain. Yet, for Southeast Texas, frosty precipitation seems a distant thought. Those keen to keep ahead of the weather can stay informed through updates from local news outlets as they monitor the changing patterns.
