HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Morning temperatures New Year’s Day could briefly dip into the upper 30s under a mostly clear sky. The atmosphere will be fairly stable, which could trap a lot of firework smoke near the ground leading to unhealthy air quality in spots.
Clouds return to the sky on New Year’s Day, but so does a warm southwest wind, boosting highs all the way into the mid 70s. Yes, it’s going to feel more like spring on the first day of 2026, and by Friday, record highs in the low 80s could come tumbling down.
What should we expect for the first weekend of 2026?
The weather should be perfect for outdoor activities! Because a weak front will roll in Saturday morning, we’ll get slightly cooler mornings and comfortable afternoons with lower humidity. Highs both days will climb into the 70s. Saturday morning will start off with lows in the mid 50s, and it will be slightly cooler in the upper 40s to kick off Sunday. After the weekend, the big warmup resumes.
Is this warmup going to be as hot as it was the week of Christmas?
Not exactly, but we do have a few days popping into the low 80s, starting on Friday with a few more in the cards for next week. This means more records could fall during the first week of the New Year. Sea fog will also be a possibility as the humid air returns.
Are any other freezes on the horizon?
We have no more freezes in our 10 day forecast. The next opportunity for freezing temperatures looks to open up around mid-January.
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