Houston, TX – A damp, silvery haze settled across southeast Texas early Saturday, cloaking streetlights and blurring skyline outlines as dense fog formed across the Houston metro area. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m., warning drivers to use extra caution on I-45, Highway 59, and regional parkways where visibility could briefly fall below a quarter mile.
The early-December air feels crisp, hovering near 50°F, with calm winds and high humidity keeping the fog in place through sunrise. Meteorologists expect gradual clearing by mid-morning, followed by partly sunny skies and highs reaching the upper 60s by afternoon. Those decorating for the holidays or running errands should find improving conditions by midday, though a few isolated fog patches could linger near waterways and rural areas.
Sunday will bring a warmer push, with highs nearing 72°F under full sun, offering a mild start to the second week of December. However, cooler nights return Monday, when lows dip into the low 40s, signaling the arrival of a drier, more seasonal air mass.
Across the broader U.S., long-range models hint at a developing winter storm pattern from Dec. 11–17, bringing snow to the Midwest and Great Lakes—something early travelers should monitor as holiday plans ramp up.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston:
- Saturday: Fog early, clearing skies, high near 67°F.
- Sunday: Areas of fog, then sunny. High 72°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 58°F.
- Tuesday: Clear and mild, high 63°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 73°F.
