Cold Weather Hangs Around for MLK Day, Then Rain Moves In
Houston residents are bracing for another chilly morning on Monday as temperatures drop below freezing once again. While the cold snap will stick around through Tuesday, warmer weather is expected to arrive in the second half of next week.
For now, expect a cold and clear night with lows near 32 degrees, except for areas north of Houston where it could be even colder. The sun will shine brightly on Monday, bringing highs into the mid-60s, making it a pleasant day despite the frigid start to the week.
However, don't get too comfortable – rain is just around the corner. A 60% chance of showers is forecast for Wednesday, with rain totals averaging an inch across the region, although higher amounts could fall in coastal areas. This will be a welcome change from the dry spell Houston has been experiencing this month, which typically sees over two inches of rainfall by mid-January.
Looking ahead to next weekend, a strong cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and potentially even wintry precipitation to north and central Texas. In Houston, this front could usher in another batch of rain, with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s as it arrives.
While no hard freeze is currently predicted, the prolonged troughing pattern over the eastern United States means mid-late January will remain relatively cool, if not downright cold at times. Stay tuned for updates on this developing weather system.
Houston residents are bracing for another chilly morning on Monday as temperatures drop below freezing once again. While the cold snap will stick around through Tuesday, warmer weather is expected to arrive in the second half of next week.
For now, expect a cold and clear night with lows near 32 degrees, except for areas north of Houston where it could be even colder. The sun will shine brightly on Monday, bringing highs into the mid-60s, making it a pleasant day despite the frigid start to the week.
However, don't get too comfortable – rain is just around the corner. A 60% chance of showers is forecast for Wednesday, with rain totals averaging an inch across the region, although higher amounts could fall in coastal areas. This will be a welcome change from the dry spell Houston has been experiencing this month, which typically sees over two inches of rainfall by mid-January.
Looking ahead to next weekend, a strong cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and potentially even wintry precipitation to north and central Texas. In Houston, this front could usher in another batch of rain, with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s as it arrives.
While no hard freeze is currently predicted, the prolonged troughing pattern over the eastern United States means mid-late January will remain relatively cool, if not downright cold at times. Stay tuned for updates on this developing weather system.
. First it's cold, then rain, and now we're stuck in some sort of limbo where neither is good. Can't we just have one decent day to enjoy? And what's up with the temperatures? 60s on Monday, and then suddenly it's gonna drop into the 40s? That's like my mood swings when I'm waiting for new gadgets 
... always expecting something to go wrong. Anyway, at least some rain is finally coming, but yeah, who knows what else we'll get 
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I'm not even mad about the rain showing up mid-week, just glad it's a change from this crazy cold snap 
. And yeah, 60% chance of showers on Wednesday sounds perfect to me - at least we won't have to deal with another frigid night 
. Bring it on! 
At least Monday's sun is shining brightly, so that's a plus, right? But yeah, I'm all over those rain showers on Wednesday - we've been dry as dust lately and an inch of rain sounds like just what the doctor ordered. And ugh, wintry precipitation in North Texas next weekend? That doesn't sound fun at all... 
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... mid-60s is def a nice temp to enjoy the outdoors before the rain moves in 
Next weekend's cold front sounds like it's gonna bring wintry vibes and more precipitation... fingers crossed it doesn't get too harsh 
. And now they're expecting it to get even colder next weekend with a strong cold front moving in... that's just perfect for people who hate waking up early to shovel snow or, you know, dealing with actual winter weather 
. At least it'll be a welcome change from this dry spell they've been having... like anyone's really expecting anything good to happen in Houston 
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. Can't we just have some nice warm days with sunshine? I mean, I know winter has to come and go eventually, but it feels like it's been going on forever. And now we're supposed to get rain on top of that? 
and I'm still on a sushi high lol did you know they have these tiny vending machine cafes that dispense everything from ramen to coffee? mind. blown 
so yeah, Houston's cold snap is no joke but at least the sun will be shining on Monday... wish I was there soaking up some rays instead of freezing my butt off 
. But I guess that's just not happening... anyway, it's actually kinda nice that the sun is gonna shine bright on Monday, even if it is freezing outside 
️. On the bright side, the rain is finally coming! Our school's drainage system can't handle this kind of rain for too long, though 
. And now I'm worried about our outdoor music festival that's supposed to happen next weekend... fingers crossed they have a backup plan 
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! One day we're chillin' in the mid-60s 
and the next it's snowing or raining 
. And hey, a good shower after all that dryness is just what the doctor ordered 
) for next weekend's cold front 