Houston, Texas – Cold air bites early this morning as frost clings to lawns, rooftops, and parked cars across the metro. The stillness outside hides a sharp chill that arrived before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service office in Houston/Galveston, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. for much of southeast Texas. Temperatures dipped into the mid-20s, cold enough to damage sensitive plants and burst unprotected outdoor plumbing. Light northeast winds make it feel colder in open areas.
Drivers should watch for slick spots on overpasses and shaded roadways during the early commute. While widespread icing is not expected, brief patchy frost can catch drivers off guard. Residents are urged to protect pipes, cover plants, and bring pets indoors.
Conditions improve quickly after mid-morning. Sunshine takes over, pushing afternoon highs to around 54 degrees. Melting frost may leave damp pavement behind, but roads dry steadily through the afternoon.
Tonight stays mostly clear with lows near 43 degrees, ending the immediate freeze risk. Monday brings a dramatic turnaround as south winds return and temperatures surge to near 68 degrees. The air feels almost springlike by afternoon.
By Tuesday, clouds increase and moisture returns. A chance of showers develops during the afternoon and evening, with highs near 71 degrees. Some downpours could be briefly heavy, but severe weather is not expected at this time. Showers may linger into Tuesday night before clearing.
Wednesday turns quieter and mild, with sunshine returning and highs in the low 60s. Looking farther ahead, national outlooks suggest below-normal precipitation but continued temperature swings across Texas through the first full week of February.
More updates are expected as the pattern evolves.
Five Day Outlook for Houston
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 54
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 68
- Tuesday: Showers possible, high near 71
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 63
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 61
