After a front, pleasant spring weather through Saturday

It’s quite a bit warmer out this morning, with lows falling only to around 60 degrees across most of the Houston metro area.

TODAY

Highs today should climb into the upper 70s under partly cloud skies, and a cool front should reach the area during the afternoon hours, likely moving off the coast before sunset. Most likely it will be a dry front, with only a slight chance of spotty showers. Drier air will make for a cooler night tonight.

High resolution models show some spotty shower development near the coast this afternoon, but I wouldn't hold my breath. (Weather Bell)
High resolution models show some spotty shower development near the coast this afternoon, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. (Weather Bell)

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Gorgeous Spring weather will continue through Saturday

Good morning. It’s another pleasant start to the day, with low temperatures in the low- to mid-50s.

TODAY

With mostly sunny conditions and a southerly wind, we’re likely to see high temperatures climb to around 80 degrees today. Tonight will be warmer with more moist air and some clouds, with lows only falling to around 60 degrees.

WEDNESDAY

Mostly cloudy skies should limit high temperatures to just below 80 degrees. A moderately strong cool front will approach the region during the day, and likely pass through the region some time around sunset or shortly thereafter. Because of warmer air aloft I don’t expect anything more than spotty showers during the evening hours.

Almost all of the rain associated with a mid-week front should come well to the northeast of Houston. (Weather Bell)
Almost all of the rain associated with a mid-week front should come well to the northeast of Houston. (Weather Bell)

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A near perfect Spring week on tap for Houston

What a great weekend of weather, eh? Well the good news is that our lovely spring weather should hold for most of this week.

TODAY and TUESDAY

After a cool start this morning—about 50 degrees for most areas of town, warmer along the coast—we’ll warm to around 80 degrees under sunny skies. Winds out of the south-southwest will push low temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday morning up to around 60 degrees.

Relative humidity levels are pleasantly low this morning across Houston. Enjoy!
Relative humidity levels are pleasantly low this morning across Houston. Enjoy!

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Final Four-cast in a word: Swish

The humidity is just about outta here, after a summer-like Thursday. After tonight, we’re setting up for 3-4 straight chamber of commerce days for early April. If you have plans to take part in one of the many big events going on around the region this weekend, you’re in luck.

TODAY

The only blemish in the forecast will be today. Radar shows the bulk of the area is quiet right now. But showers and embedded storms are scattered about much of Texas this morning.

Widely scattered showers and a few storms from Hill Country to Houston this morning. (Intellicast)
Widely scattered showers and a few storms from Hill Country to Houston this morning. (Intellicast)

Today should be one of those days where it could rain or briefly pour at virtually any time, though the bulk of the day may end up dry. Any storms today could drop some small hail, and you’ll likely notice an uptick in winds later this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is unlikely however.

Temperatures today will be tricky. We are already in the 50s to low 60s this morning in spots north of I-10 and mid 60s south of I-10. With clouds and showers and a slowly exiting cold front, I don’t expect to see a big jump this afternoon, so highs around 70 at best (upper 60s more likely) should be expected.

The rain should clear by later this afternoon or evening, and the humidity will press downward. Low temps tonight should bottom out in the low 50s, with a few upper 40s possible outside the Beltway. Gusty winds will make it feel a few degrees cooler, so a jacket will likely be in order tonight and Saturday morning.

Saturday AM forecast lows (Weather Bell)
Saturday AM forecast lows (Weather Bell)

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