Texas greets the Gulf Coast with an unexpected winter bite this morning as cold air settles over the Coastal Bend. Frost coats rooftops, lawns feel stiff, and the breeze off the bay carries a sharp chill. It’s a rare cold start for late January, and the impacts are already being felt across South Texas.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory remain in effect until 9 a.m. Sub-freezing temperatures dropped into the upper 20s across Corpus Christi, with wind chills falling into the teens in spots. Officials warn that frost and freeze conditions could damage unprotected pipes, sensitive vegetation, and early-season crops.
Road conditions remain mostly dry, but colder bridges and overpasses could briefly feel slick during the early commute. Drivers should stay alert in shaded areas. Residents are urged to bring pets indoors, protect outdoor plumbing, and cover tender plants before temperatures rebound.
Conditions improve quickly after sunrise. Skies turn sunny today, allowing temperatures to climb into the lower 50s by afternoon. Tonight remains chilly, though not as cold, with lows settling in the low 40s as clouds begin to increase.
Midweek warmth arrives fast. Wednesday turns mostly sunny and milder, reaching the upper 50s. Thursday brings more clouds and a noticeable warmup into the low 60s, with a slight chance of light coastal showers late. Friday stays mostly cloudy and breezy, holding temperatures in the low 50s before cooler air slips back in Friday night.
Longer-range outlooks suggest drier conditions next week with temperatures trending above normal across South Texas into early February. For now, this morning’s freeze is the main concern before the pattern flips.
Five-Day Outlook for Corpus Christi, Texas
• Today: Sunny, high near 52
• Wednesday: Becoming sunny, high near 59
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 63
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 53
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 48
