In brief: Spring remains in full bloom this week for the Houston region, with some exceptional weather on tap. Monday looks incredibly nice, and you can plan outdoor activities for next weekend with some confidence. All in all, it’s just a pocketful of pleasant.

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Monday

Today is going to be terrific. Several times a year, during the spring and fall, I will call out a day as being a “top-10” day, meaning I feel like it is one of the nicest days of the year in Houston. This will be one of those, with high temperatures in the lower 70s, light winds, plenty of sunshine, and low humidity. Honestly, it’s going to be amazing, so soak it up.

It will be great weather for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s as you head into the show, falling to around 60 degrees afterward. By this evening our light northerly winds will have shifted to come from the south, but they’ll still be light. Low temperatures on Monday night will fall to around 50 degrees in Houston, with cooler conditions for inland areas.

Tuesday

This will be another sunny day, with high temperatures in the upper 70s. Winds will be from the south or southwest, and we may see a few slight gusts during the afternoon hours. With a warmer flow in place, lows on Tuesday night will likely only fall into the upper 50s.

Wednesday

Skies will be mostly sunny, with highs around 80 degrees as the southerly flow continues. Lows on Wednesday night will only drop into the lower 60s. Some areas north of the Houston metro area may see some showers or thunderstorms due to a passing system, but for now I expect the majority of the Houston region to remain dry. We’ll see.

Thursday

With the influx of a bit drier air, Thursday should be the warmest day of the week. High temperatures could reach the mid- or even upper-80s for the Houston area. So this probably will be our warmest day of 2025 so far. Lows on Thursday night will only drop into the mid- to upper-60s.

Friday

Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds, and high temperatures in the 80s, ahead of a modest front. There’s a low chance of some showers or thunderstorms with this front, and if they occur it likely would be later on Friday or Friday night.

Saturday, Sunday, and beyond

This weekend looks very nice in the wake of the front. We’re talking highs likely in the upper 70s, with plenty of sunshine and modestly drier air. Lows on both nights will fall into the low- to mid-50s, probably. It all just looks very mild and spring-like. We should warm into the 80s next week before another front possibly arrives. Overall rain chances appear low for the next 10 days or so.

In brief: After a delightful pair of days in Houston, the humidity returns today. The weekend will not be a washout, but there may be some showers or even a storm around on Saturday before we cool off significantly and clear out on Sunday. Then, buckle up for a splendid start to spring break week for those who celebrate.

Today

The last couple days have been incredible around the area with low humidity and extremely comfortable temperatures. One could gripe with the wind a bit, but nothing’s ever perfect. Today will see a bit of a change. Humidity will begin increasing again as onshore flow resumed yesterday afternoon. Dewpoints rose into the 40s yesterday evening, and they’ll push into the 60s by this evening marking the return of more “clammy” Houston weather. Aside from that, we will see increasing clouds as well with highs into the 70s. With a little sun, we could test 80 degrees this afternoon.

Will the weather be trill for Bun B’s birthday bash? No, but it won’t cause you any headaches. Temperatures will drop back into the lower 70s through the evening, but the humidity will make it feel a touch damp. Otherwise, no rain is expected for this evening. Nothing “Ludacris” (alert alert) about that.

The weekend

A cold front is going to push through the Houston area tomorrow night. Ahead of it, there will almost certainly be scattered showers or a few rumbles of thunder during the daytime and evening hours Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center has areas just off to our northeast under a marginal risk (1/5) for severe storms, which is to say we probably won’t see anything too earth-shattering in the Houston area.

Still, don’t be shocked to hear some thunder Saturday. Morning lows won’t get much below 70 degrees and daytime highs should be in the low-80s. There could be areas of patchy dense fog near the coast. That front sweeps the humidity and any fog back out into the Gulf on Sunday, and we get a taste of late winter with a good bit of sunshine. Morning lows will start in the 40s Sunday and warm into the low-60s, if that on Sunday afternoon. It will also be a bit breezy at times once again. Bust out the jackets!

Monday & Tuesday

Next week starts off delightful with highs in the low-70s and morning lows in the 40s. Expect lots of sunshine, so for those of you staying close for spring break, prepare to deal with lots of crowds in the usual outdoor spring break magnets. But with weather this nice, perhaps it’s worth it! Truly chamber of commerce weather.

Rest of next week

For those who think the 70s and 40s routine is a bit tired and cool, good news. Temps will warm into the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday, possibly even the mid-80s. Look for our friend the wind to return late next week, possibly quite gusty by Friday or so. There may be a shower or storm in the forecast by Wednesday or Thursday.

In brief: There are few weather concerns for the foreseeable future in Houston, with plenty of sunshine and a mix of warmer and cooler air. This is springtime at its finest in Houston, our period of lovely weather before humidity and heat fully set in a couple of months from now. Embrace the outdoors!

Thursday

The weather today is going to be mighty fine. We are looking at sunny skies, with high temperatures around 70 degrees, and low humidity. Although winds will be calm this morning, they will start to pick up from the south this afternoon, with some gusts possible near 20 mph. This will herald the return of the onshore flow, and warmer weather through Saturday

For those headed to the Houston rodeo this evening, there are zero concerns in terms of weather. Temperatures heading into the show will be in the mid-60s, with a bit of southeasterly wind. After the show it will be about 60 degrees, with a bit more humidity in the air. Temperatures won’t go much lower overnight, as the warmer flow pushes into the region.

Friday

This will be a warmer day, with some cloud cover possible as atmospheric moisture levels increase. We’ll see more southerly winds, with some gusts up to 20 mph. High temperatures will reach about 80 degrees on Friday, and with dewpoints in the 60s it will feel a little bit sticky outside. Accordingly, lows on Friday night will only drop into the mid-60s for most locations. A few, very light showers will be possible after midnight.

Saturday

We should start out with mostly cloudy weather on Saturday morning, and plenty of humidity. A few light showers will be possible throughout the day, with a slight chance of some thunderstorms during the afternoon with the passage of our region’s next cool front. Right now I think this will be a quiet passage, with most of the area seeing on the order of one-tenth of an inch of rain, or even none on Saturday. But we cannot rule out some daytime showers briefly disrupting outdoor activities. Highs will be around 80 degrees, with clearing skies during the afternoon hours likely in the wake of the front’s passage. Expect gusty northerly winds later on Saturday, but nothing like the region experienced on Tuesday. Lows on Saturday night will probably drop into the upper 40s.

Sunday

This will be a fine, sunny day with highs in the mid-60s. Winds will be from the north, with possibly some gusts up to 20 mph as drier air moves in. Lows on Sunday night may reach the mid-40s in Houston, with cooler conditions for inland areas. Expect a nice chill in the air.

Next week

Most of next week will see plenty of sunshine, with high temperatures in the 70s and 80s. A bit of a stronger front could arrive by next weekend to cool the region down some. Rain chances look fairly low, to non-existent throughout the period.

In brief: In today’s post we review the (very) windy conditions experienced by the region on Tuesday, and look ahead to a week of exceptionally fine spring-time weather. We also discuss why March, for our money, is the nicest month of the year in Houston.

Tuesday’s winds

As anticipated, winds on Tuesday were excessive in the wake of a robust cold front that moved through the area and produced a sharp pressure gradient. The dry air and strong winds led to several wildfires over central and southern Texas. In addition, the winds picked up a large amount of dust form west Texas and transported it into central and eastern parts of the state. It is still present in the Houston area this morning and can be seen in the form of dull skies.

According to Jeff Lindner, of the Harris County Flood Control District, these are the peak wind gusts observed on Tuesday afternoon and evening across southeast Texas:

• Victoria: 63
• Palacios: 56
• Hempstead: 54
• Navasota: 54
• College Station: 53
• Texas Medical Center (elevated): 53
• Lake Livingston: 53
• Conroe: 52
• Huntsville: 51
• Cat Spring: 51
• Baytown: 50
• Ellington: 49
• Galveston: 49
• Wharton: 48
• Bush Intercontinental Airport: 47
• Hobby Airport: 46
• LaPorte: 46
• Sugar Land: 46
• Brenham:45
• Cleveland: 44
• Cypress: 44
• Bay City: 44
• Friendswood: 43
• Morgans Point: 41
• Tomball: 40

March is nice

A few years ago I did an analysis of Houston’s weather to identify the nicest time of the year to hold an outdoor wedding here, and found that the answer is the second half of March. Tuesday’s strong winds not withstanding, the month of March offers the best chance for sunny and storm-free weather, moderate temperatures, and low humidity out of any time of the year. All of that to say, it looks like the forthcoming forecast period will deliver in terms of mild and pleasant weather.

The only downside to this time of year is pollen, as our plants start to awaken from their winter slumber. Tree pollen, in particular, peaks for most species of trees in March and April in Houston, and is already starting to show up in the metro area. So while you’re enjoying the sunshine over the next couple of weeks, you may be doing a little sneezing as well.

Wednesday

We are still seeing some wind gusts in the 25 to 30 mph range this morning, but they should begin to ease off before really dropping by this afternoon. Temperatures this morning are generally in the 50s, and with sunny skies we’ll be going into the mid- to upper-60s today.

If you’re heading out to the rodeo this evening, expect light winds and temperatures in the lower-60s ahead of the show. The only (slight) concern I would have is cooler temperatures after the concert, with may be in the mid-50s. So that’s a bit of a chill. With light winds and clear skies tonight, expect low temperatures to drop into the mid- to upper-40 by Thursday morning.

Thursday

Expect another sunny day, with highs generally in the upper 60s. By Thursday afternoon, however, we’ll start to see a more pronounced southerly wind, and this will introduce some clouds. As a result of this, Thursday night will be warmer, with temperatures likely dropping into the upper 50s in Houston.

Friday

This looks to be a warmer, moderately humid day with partly cloudy skies and highs in the vicinity of 80 degrees. Friday night will be mild, with lows in the 60s.

Saturday

This will be another warm day, likely with highs in the upper 70s to 80 degrees. We’ll see a low-ish chance of some light rain showers as a cold front approaches the area, and pushes through around noon, or during the afternoon hours. I don’t think these showers will prove too disruptive, but we could see some moderately gusty northerly winds (not like Tuesday, however). Low temperatures on Saturday night should drop into the lower 50s.

Sunday

This should be a sunny, cooler day with highs in the 60s. Lows on Sunday night may drop into the upper 40s for much of Houston.

Next week

We’ll warm up by the middle of next week, with highs possibly in the lower 80s, to go along with a fair bit of sunshine. Rain chances appear low throughout the period before possibly we see some showers along with a front ahead of next weekend. We’ll see. Enjoy the great spring-time weather, y’all.