Texas – Low clouds drift over quiet neighborhoods as damp air clings to windshields, a classic Gulf Coast signal that weather is already shifting. The first full week of 2026 opens mild and hazy, with fog and warmth setting the tone across southeast Texas.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, areas of dense fog develop early and return at times into Tuesday, especially during the early morning hours. Visibility may drop quickly on feeder roads and major routes like I-45 and Highway 59, even as temperatures climb steadily.
Today turns mostly sunny by late morning, pushing highs near 68. The air feels soft rather than crisp, and jackets come off fast. Fog thickens again later tonight, lingering into Monday morning before breaking. By Monday afternoon, highs reach the mid-70s under filtered sun.
Tuesday brings a stronger warm push. Highs surge into the lower 80s, unusual for early January. Warm nights follow, keeping lows in the mid-60s. That warmth fuels repeated fog formation, especially near bayous and low-lying areas. Drivers should slow down and use low beams when visibility drops.
Midweek stays warm, with highs near 83 Wednesday. Clouds increase Wednesday night, and moisture deepens. By Thursday, scattered showers become possible, mainly before midday. Roads may turn slick, though widespread disruptions are not expected.
For now, winter stays quiet across Houston. Still, meteorologists note stronger cold and snow patterns developing later this month farther north, while southern states remain warmer than average along the 35th parallel. Daylight continues to improve. By late January, Houston gains roughly 40 extra minutes of sun, easing the darker mornings.
Commuting early this week? How thick is the fog where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, Texas
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 68°F
- Monday: Areas of fog early, mostly sunny, high near 75°F
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, mostly sunny, high near 82°F
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, mostly sunny, high near 83°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers early, high near 80°F
