HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Get ready for another gorgeous, sunny December day in Houston!
The weak front that blew in Wednesday will bring another round of chilly buy sunny weather to Houston. Temperatures will bottom out in the low 40s then warm into the mid 60s to low 70s for afternoon highs. The Gulf breeze will return by the afternoon, making for milder weather on Friday along with the return of dense fog.
What’s in store for the weekend?
We have a 30% chance of showers in the forecast both days this weekend, but the real difference will be in how it looks and feels outside. Saturday will start off with a round of sea fog and low temperatures closer to 60 degrees. The daytime will be partly sunny and mild with a high in the mid 70s. Sunday will start cloudy with a few morning showers, and it will feel cooler as the next cold front arrives early in the day. This front is part of an arctic outbreak that will most heavily impact the northern part of the country.
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.
How long will the cold air stick around?
It’s really just a three day shot of colder air that arrives on Sunday, bottoms out on Monday, is still felt on Tuesday, and is gone by Wednesday.
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