Tyler, Texas – East Texas is expected to see a relatively quiet stretch of mid-January weather next week, with limited chances for rain and no indication of winter weather impacts from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, East Texas falls within a below-normal precipitation zone during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are projected to trend above seasonal averages, supporting mild afternoons and extended dry periods across the Piney Woods region.
Communities including Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Lufkin, and Nacogdoches may see several consecutive dry days with only isolated, low-impact rain chances. Any showers that do develop are expected to be brief and light, with no flooding concerns. Roadways such as I-20, U.S. 69, U.S. 59, and U.S. 79 are not expected to experience weather-related travel disruptions.
The Texas Department of Transportation typically reminds drivers that cooler overnight temperatures can still lead to patchy morning fog, especially near rivers, lakes, and low-lying forested areas. Early morning commuters should remain alert despite the quiet pattern.
The drier trend looks likely to persist through much of the workweek, though a weak disturbance cannot be ruled out late in the period. Overall, weather-related impacts across East Texas appear unlikely through Friday.
