Eric Berger

The mercury has dipped into the upper 30s at many locations this morning across Houston, and it is quite chilly. This will not be the last of the chilly weather this week, but it probably will be the last morning in the 30s for much of the metro area. In fact, this week may see the final mornings in the 30s this season. I’m not ready to guarantee this, but we are certainly moving from a winter-like pattern, with regular cold fronts, into spring. The next cold front will not arrive until at least next Monday, and it will be a modest one.

Tuesday

With clear skies and light winds today will be another winner across the metro area, as high temperatures warm to about 70 degrees. There’s not much more to say, other than to enjoy the beautiful conditions. Low temperatures on Tuesday night will likely drop into the upper 40s, so a few degrees warmer than Monday night.

For those headed to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this evening to see Keith Urban, or just eat a fried something or other, there are no weather concerns. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s this evening as the sun sets, with light winds. The mercury will drop to around 50 degrees by the time the show ends.

Wednesday and Thursday

These will be two more days with mostly sunny skies, highs in the low 70s, and generally light winds. By Thursday night low temperatures will only be falling into the 50s across the region, but there will still be enough dry air for nights to be pleasantly cool.

Friday

By the end of the week, under the influence of a southerly flow, we’ll start to see moisture levels rise in the atmosphere and this will lead to more clouds and humidity. Expect highs in the mid-70s on Friday, but lows Friday night to only drop into the 60s. Some very light, isolated rain showers are possible Friday night.

Saturday, Sunday, and beyond

This weekend looks warm. Both days should see highs of around 80 degrees, with fairly humid air. But that’s where our certainty stops. Both Saturday and Sunday should see a mix of sunshine and clouds, but will clouds dominate? And will the atmosphere be perturbed enough to squeeze out a few scattered showers? For now I’m pretty pessimistic about any real rain chances this weekend, but I can’t rule them out. Nights will be warm in the 60s.

Next week should see continued warm weather before the next front probably works its way through on Monday or Monday night. This should drop temperatures 10 or 15 degrees, and bring a modicum of drier air.

Good morning. Today is the last day of “climatological winter,” which runs from December through February. And perhaps fittingly, while we are starting out cold this morning, we will end up warm this week. In fact, most of the week looks pretty lovely, with lots of sunshine and high temperatures mostly in the 60s and 70s. Enjoy the splendid weather Houston!

Monday

It is quite chilly this morning, with low temperatures mostly in the low to mid-30s across the region. But ample sunshine should help push high temperatures this afternoon into the low- to mid-60s, with light northerly winds. Overnight lows will probably drop to around 40 degrees in Houston, with upper 30s possible again for inland areas, and warmer conditions right along the coast.

If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo tonight to see Cody Johnson, temperatures this evening will be in the mid-50s, with light winds and clear skies. After the show, the temperature probably will have dropped several degrees, into the upper 40s, but otherwise there will be no weather concerns.

Tuesday

This should be another partly to mostly sunny day, but with high temperatures reaching the upper 60s to 70 degrees for most areas. Winds will again be light. Overnight lows will be a few degrees warmer, likely in the mid-40s for most.

Wednesday and Thursday

With high pressure still largely holding sway, we should continue to see partly to probably mostly sunny skies, with highs slotting somewhere in the low- to mid-70s, and overnight low temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

The onshore flow will resume later this week, and by Friday we’ll start to see the influence of this in the form of more clouds and humidity. This will set the stage for a partly to mostly cloudy Friday and weekend, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Overnight lows will rise to the low 60s this weekend, with nearly matching dewpoints. At this time rain appears unlikely, but the chance is not zero. Our next front, which looks fairly weak, probably won’t come until at least next Monday. Spring, as they say, is about to be sprung.

Good morning. Houston’s weather will be cold and gray, with occasional light rain, for the next two days before sunshine returns on Sunday. By Monday we’ll begin a slow warming trend that will see our temperatures rebound toward more spring like-weather for awhile.

Friday

The weather for today, however, is just going to be rather grim. We’ll see some light showers moving from south to north this morning, and when its not raining skies will be gray. As a result, high temperatures today will only warm a few degrees above this morning’s lows, probably into the mid-40s for most. On top of this, winds will blow out of the north, gusting as high as 20 mph. Simply put, this isn’t going to be a day for outdoor activities. While rain chances slacken this afternoon and overnight, clouds will remain, with low temperatures perhaps falling to around 40 degrees.

Saturday

The first half of the weekend will bring more of the same, with gray skies and a decent chance of light rain or misty precipitation moving in from the southwest throughout the day and overnight. Highs may reach about 50 degrees on Saturday, but skies will remain gray, with northeasterly winds. Lows Saturday night should drop into the low 40s.

Sunday

As high pressure starts to assert its influence over the region we’ll finally begin to see some breaks in the clouds, but this may not come until the afternoon hours. While the prospect of sunshine should allow highs to nudge up into the upper 50s, there will still be a northerly breeze at 10 to 15 mph that will keep things on the cool side. As skies clear, temperatures will drop on Sunday night, and possibly reach the mid- to upper-30s on Monday morning. A light freeze is not out of the question for some inland areas.

Next week

Highs will start out in the 60s on Monday next week, and probably end up around 80 degrees by the weekend. Similarly, Monday and Tuesday mornings will be quite chilly before lows reach around 60 degrees next weekend. Days will see a mix of sunshine and clouds, but for now there looks to be little if any rainfall through at least Thursday or Friday. Bottom line: It will be a nice contrast to this week’s gray and cold, and a promise of warmer things to come this spring.

Good morning. Cold, gray weather has descended upon the Houston metro area, and this will be our new normal until at least Sunday. To the northwest of the metro area, in Washington, Brazos, and Grimes counties, there is a winter weather advisory due to light freezing rain. These areas should warm sufficiently above freeze by around 9 am this morning for the threat to lift. For the rest of us the region should simply see cold and cloudy conditions, with intermittent light rain or drizzle for the next few days.

Thursday

Today will not see significant warming due to thick clouds, so expect highs in the upper 30s for far inland areas to the northwest, the low 40s for places like Katy and The Woodlands, upper 40s for central Houston, and lower 50s for the coast. Some light showers are possible this morning, but overall rain chances are probably less than 30 percent for most of the region today. The potential for some light rain increases a little bit tonight, so there may again be the threat of some light, freezing rain in places like Washington, Brazos, and Grimes counties to the northwest of the metro area. Lows in Harris County, and counties immediately surrounding it, should remain above freezing.

Friday

Expect another cold and gray day. Highs will generally reach the upper 40s for most of the area, with the further potential for some light rain, although for most of us there probably will just be clouds. Friday night will be cold again, but temperatures should be a few degrees warmer than Thursday night, with lesser rain chances.

Saturday

We should see more of the same, with leaden skies and highs perhaps around 50 degrees in Houston, with cooler weather for inland areas. One more system will push through the area later on Saturday and Saturday night, bringing yet another decent chance of light rain overnight, as lows drop into the 40s.

Sunday

As high pressure starts to assert some control over our weather we should see partially clearing skies at some point on Sunday, with highs perhaps pushing into the upper 50s to 60 degrees. Rain chances should end during the morning hours. Lows on Sunday night should drop into the low 40s, give or take, with the clearing skies.

Next week

We’ll see a progression of warmer days next week, with highs probably somewhere in the 60s on Monday rising to around 80 degrees by next weekend. Skies look to be partly sunny, with no major issues to look out for at this point. This could be the transition from winter into spring.