Texas – Warm air already hangs over Southeast Texas this morning, feeling more like April than early January. Porch doors stand open, palm fronds barely move, and the day starts calm and mild across the Houston metro.
According to the National Weather Service office in Houston, skies remain mostly clear today with temperatures climbing quickly. Afternoon highs reach the mid-70s, well above seasonal norms. Light winds increase slightly during the day but remain non-disruptive for travel.
Road conditions stay dry across I-45, I-10, and Highway 59. Visibility remains good, and no rain impacts are expected. Outdoor plans benefit from sunshine and comfortable humidity levels for this time of year.
Tonight stays mild with lows near the lower 50s. Sunday continues the warming trend. Sunshine dominates again, with highs pushing close to 70. Evenings remain pleasant, and heating demand stays low across the region.
The first full workweek of 2026 brings an even stronger warm surge. Monday reaches the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies. Tuesday turns notably warm, with highs near 80 across much of Harris County and surrounding suburbs.
By midweek, clouds slowly increase. A small rain chance returns later Wednesday into Thursday, though impacts appear limited. No winter weather threats are on the table, and no cold snap follows this warm stretch for now.
For residents, this pattern means lighter jackets early and springlike afternoons. Still, temperature swings between morning and afternoon can catch drivers and outdoor workers off guard.
Enjoy the warmth, but stay aware of changing conditions later in the week. Heading out today or early next week? Let us know how warm it feels where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, Texas
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 74
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 68
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 75
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80
