Texas — Headlights glow softly through thick gray air as dense fog blankets southeast Texas this morning. Moist air clings low to the ground, swallowing familiar landmarks and shrinking visibility fast.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. CST for Houston and surrounding counties. Visibility has dropped to ¼ mile or less in spots, especially along highways, bridges, and low-lying areas. Wet pavement and hidden lane markings increase crash risk during the school and work commute.
Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights. Sudden slowdowns are likely on major routes, including I-45, I-10, and the Loop. Conditions should gradually improve mid-morning as temperatures rise.
Once fog lifts, the day turns unusually warm. Clouds thin, and highs climb near 79°F, well above January norms. The air feels muggy for winter, hinting at bigger changes ahead.
Tonight stays mild, with lows near 64°F. Patchy fog may redevelop before sunrise Wednesday, though coverage looks more limited. By late morning Wednesday, sunshine returns, pushing highs close to 80°F. Meteorologists say this warmth peaks midweek.
Clouds increase Wednesday night as winds strengthen. By Thursday, a 30 percent chance of showers arrives, mainly before midday. Roads may turn slick again, though rainfall should remain scattered.
Friday brings additional shower chances near 40 percent, followed by quieter but cooler conditions into the weekend. While no freeze is expected, temperatures trend downward, reminding residents winter is not finished yet.
Plan ahead: allow extra travel time this morning, especially near schools and busy interchanges. Keep rain gear ready later this week, and stay alert for changing conditions.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, Texas
- Today: Dense fog early, then mostly sunny, high 79
- Wednesday: Areas of morning fog, then sunny, high 80
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 77
- Friday: Showers possible, high 75
- Saturday: Partly sunny, cooler, high 60
