HOUSTON, Texas — Clouds are thickening over southeast Texas this morning as a late-November warmup sets the stage for scattered storms early this week. For travelers starting Thanksgiving plans, the next 48 hours bring a few hurdles — then a welcome stretch of crisp, dry air by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, increasing clouds and humidity will build through Monday, with a 40% chance of showers by afternoon. A few thunderstorms could develop along the I-10 corridor as warm, moist Gulf air pushes inland. Rain chances climb to near 80% Monday night before tapering off Tuesday morning. Localized downpours may briefly slow travel on I-45 and U.S. 59, especially during the Monday evening commute.
Forecasters say skies will clear quickly Tuesday night, ushering in drier air and cooler breezes that will settle over the region through Thanksgiving Day. Wednesday’s highs should reach the upper 60s with bright sun — a perfect setup for holiday travelers heading to airports or outdoor gatherings. By Thursday, conditions remain pleasant and calm, though cooler mornings could dip into the 40s in outlying suburbs.
Elsewhere across the country, a strong cold front moving through the Plains could trigger snow from the Midwest into the Northeast later in the week, potentially disrupting national air routes. For now, Houston appears to escape the worst — a mild reprieve before a wider U.S. winter pattern emerges after the holiday.
Five-Day Forecast for Houston, TX:
Sun: 77/67 – Mostly sunny; increasing clouds late.
Mon: 81/67 – Showers, isolated thunder; breezy afternoon.
Tue: 78/59 – Chance of a.m. storms; clearing later.
Wed: 69/49 – Mostly sunny; cooler, drier air.
Thu: 66/51 – Sunny and mild; ideal Thanksgiving weather.
