Good morning. Temperatures have generally fallen into the upper 40s to low 50s across Houston this morning, and this is actually quite warm compared to what is ahead, as it will get downright cold this weekend, with a real winter feel.
Today
We should see highs around 60 degrees today as winds return from the south. Skies will probably remain overcast most of the day, and there’s a chance of some light, misty rain later this afternoon and evening, especially along the coast. Winds will shift back out of the north tonight, marking the beginning of a really cold three-day period for the region as cold air moving in will drive lows on Friday morning into the low 40s.
Friday
Cold. Gray. Gloomy. Possibly some light rain. All this and more describes conditions on Friday, when highs will struggle to rise out of the low 40s. Oh, and there will be a stiff northerly breeze that will add an additional burst of cold. You wanted winter in Houston? You got it.
Temperatures on Friday night will fall likely fall just below freezing in the city of Houston, and likely into the upper 20s north of the city. While that would be cold enough to produce some frozen precipitation, it looks like any rain chances will end by Friday evening, which means the region shouldn’t see sleet or any other type of wintry mix to complicate driving conditions.

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