Houston residents can enjoy a sunny day today with a high near 57 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. The clear skies will persist into the night, with temperatures expected to fall to around 45 degrees. As the week progresses, the city will see sunny conditions dominate, with temps hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s, a standard fare for this time of year.
The calm before the next front is expected to end as Friday approaches, when southerly winds will usher in a temporary warmth, lifting Friday's highs near 71 degrees. This warmth is short-lived, however, because according to Click2Houston, "The next front arrives late Friday into Saturday and this doesn’t bring rain with it either but it keeps Houston cool." After the passage of this front, nighttime lows are expected to fall into the upper 30s and 40s, which could have residents reaching for their sweaters and coats.
Martin Luther King Day will bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 65, providing a comfortable backdrop for any outdoor commemorative activities. But the comfort is again fleeting as another front will soon follow. The extended forecast from Click2Houston warns of "another push of chilly Canadian air" that will likely keep weekend temperatures in the 50s, with morning lows dipping into the mid to low 30s.
Looking ahead to next week, Houstonians can expect a change. "Rain returns for a few days next week," reports Click2Houston, an addition to the consistently clear skies they've been enjoying. This will be accompanied by a 40 percent chance of showers by Wednesday, with temperatures reaching a high near 62, as reported by the National Weather Service. It serves as a reminder that even with a brief return of sunshine, shifting weather fronts will continue to influence daily conditions and what we choose to wear.
