Texas drivers step outside to damp pavement and steady north winds, pushing low clouds quickly across the Houston skyline. Palms sway, loose debris skitters, and the air feels cooler by the minute as winter briefly reminds the Gulf Coast it still has a say.
According to the National Weather Service, a passing cold front is driving breezy conditions across Houston this morning, with north winds gusting near 30 mph. Temperatures slide through the 50s today, settling closer to the mid-40s by tonight. Skies stay mostly cloudy, but rain chances remain low.
Across Harris County, the wind becomes the biggest factor for daily routines. High-profile vehicles on I-10 and Highway 59 may feel sudden crosswinds, especially on exposed stretches. Pedestrians notice the chill quickly after stepping into the shade. For now, wet roads dry out steadily as moisture pulls north.
Looking ahead, calmer weather settles in. Sunshine increases Sunday, lifting highs near 60. By Monday and Tuesday, afternoon temperatures hover near 60 to the low 60s, while mornings stay cool in the 40s. No freeze is expected, but jackets remain useful before sunrise.
Regionally, Texas avoids the heavier rain and severe storms impacting parts of the Southeast today. Farther north, winter weather expands across the Great Lakes and Northeast, while Houston stays dry under cooler air.
Another quiet perk arrives with time. By the end of January, Houston gains about 40 extra minutes of daylight, stretching evenings just enough to notice.
Secure loose items today, plan extra time on windy roadways, and enjoy brighter afternoons ahead. Feeling the wind where you live? Let us know what conditions look like near you.
Five-Day Weather Outlook: Houston, Texas
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, windy early. High near 63.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, cooler. High near 60.
- Monday: Partly sunny. High near 59.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, mild. High near 61.
- Wednesday: Sunny and warmer. High near upper 60s.
