Texas — Moist air clings to Southeast Texas early this morning, softening streetlights and blurring distant skylines. Humidity hangs heavy as Houston wakes near 51 degrees, setting the stage for another warm December day.
Sunshine quickly takes control. By afternoon, temperatures surge toward 78 degrees, feeling more like late spring than winter. Roads across I-45, I-10, and the Beltway stay dry and clear today, making travel smooth through daylight hours.
The bigger concern arrives later. Patchy fog develops tonight as temperatures hold in the upper 60s. Visibility may drop quickly, especially near bays, low-lying areas, and feeder roads. Drivers should slow down and use low beams when fog thickens.
Sunday morning brings the highest impact window. Dense fog is likely before mid-morning, reducing visibility for commuters and early travelers. Conditions improve gradually, with sunshine returning and highs reaching the upper 70s again. Plan extra time if traveling early, especially near Hobby Airport and coastal routes.
By Sunday night, clouds increase with a slight chance of spotty showers. Rain chances remain low, but damp roads combined with fog could complicate late-night travel. Meteorologists are tracking this moisture surge closely as part of an active Gulf pattern.
Monday stays warm and mostly cloudy. A brief shower remains possible, but widespread rain is not expected. Afternoon temperatures again push near 77 degrees, keeping winter coats unnecessary for now.
Looking ahead, patchy fog returns several mornings next week, including Christmas week. While snow and freezing weather stay far north, this warm, humid setup creates its own travel challenges. Reduced visibility, not cold, becomes the main concern.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, Texas
• Today: Mostly sunny, high near 78
• Sunday: Morning fog, then sunny, high near 77
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight shower chance, high near 77
• Tuesday: Morning fog, sunny later, high near 78
• Wednesday: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 76
