HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our streak of sunny days is coming to an end, and lots of weather changes are on the way through the weekend.
First, moisture level have returned Friday to bring a round of dense fog to Southeast Texas for the morning commute. A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for most counties across our area until 9 a.m. Temperatures will start off in the 50s then warm into the 70s once the sun breaks through the low clouds and fog. Sea fog may persist near the coast throughout the day, and there’s a 20% chance you’ll cross paths with an isolated shower, especially in the afternoon.
What’s in store for the weekend?
Saturday will feel like spring, and Sunday will feel like winter again. Expect dense fog again to start off Saturday, with sea fog remaining along the coast most of the day. Temperatures will start near 60 and warm to the mid 70s with a 30% chance of a passing shower. Then get ready to bring the jackets and coats back out on Sunday. A strong cold front will arrive before sunrise for most of us, and while temperatures might start near 60 degrees at sunrise, they will fall into the 40s during the afternoon under a cloudy sky. There’s a 30% chance of scattered showers along the front when it moves through in the morning, but we should be dry for the majority of the day after that.
How cold will it get behind this front?
After temperatures drop into the 40s Sunday afternoon, they’ll just keep on dropping Sunday night. The freeze line will make a run at Houston, and it would be wise to spend some time this weekend preparing for a light freeze. Any exposed pipes outside should be wrapped, cold sensitive plants should be protected, and pets and livestock will need warm shelter. Your interior pipes will be just fine. Also, make sure everyone is bundled up Monday morning going back to work and school with the morning wind chills dropping into the 20s!
When could we get our first freeze?
There’s now almost a 50% chance Houston will register its first freeze of the season on Monday morning. The wind will be blowing, making it feel up to 10 degrees colder. If we miss out on a freeze early next week, long range signals indicate we probably have to wait until late December or early January for a chance of freezing weather in Houston. On average, Houston historically gets its first freeze during the second week of December.
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