Texas – Low clouds and slick roads greeted Houston early Friday, with a cool breeze and lingering drizzle keeping much of the metro area damp. Though scattered showers held on through the morning, the shift to a much brighter and warmer pattern is already underway. By tonight, rain fades and clearing skies open the door for a pleasant stretch of early-December weather that feels more like fall than winter.
Rain Chances Fade Through Friday
A weak front moving slowly across Southeast Texas brought a 40 percent chance of light rain into early afternoon, keeping highs near 50°F and skies mostly cloudy. The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office noted that winds gradually ease later in the day while shifting from north to southeast, helping to dry out the atmosphere as the front slips farther south.
Forecasters say the improvement becomes noticeable by evening. Roads may remain damp for a few hours, but the threat of any steady rainfall tapers off, allowing for calmer, clearer conditions overnight.
Sunshine Returns Saturday
Saturday marks a turning point. With drier air settling over the region, sunshine becomes the dominant feature and temperatures rise into the mid-60s, offering ideal weather for outdoor shopping, holiday markets, park outings, and local community events taking place across the city.
The air stays crisp in the early morning, but winds remain light, making the afternoon especially comfortable for residents planning to spend time outside.
A Warm and Bright Sunday Ahead
Sunday brings the warmest readings of the weekend. Highs approach 70°F under mostly sunny skies, creating a nearly perfect setup for decorating, a family barbecue, or a long stroll along Buffalo Bayou and Hermann Park. Overnight lows dip into the mid-40s, but the upward trend holds steady heading into the start of the workweek.
Early Next Week Stays Mild
Early December warmth settles in again Monday and Tuesday, with highs ranging from the mid-60s to low-70s, low humidity, and calm travel conditions. Roads along I-45, I-10, and Beltway 8 should remain clear of weather-related impacts through at least midweek, giving commuters and holiday travelers a smooth start to the week.
Meteorologists say the pattern is unusually gentle for early December, providing Houston with one of its more comfortable warm spells of the season after a damp end to the workweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston
Friday: 50/48 – Cloudy with lingering light rain; cooler breeze.
Saturday: 65/54 – Partly sunny; calm and dry.
Sunday: 70/43 – Mostly sunny with a warm afternoon.
Monday: 58/41 – Sunny, mild, and breezy.
Tuesday: 63/49 – Bright, comfortable, and dry.
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