Houston Weekend Weather: Arctic Air Surge Brings Freezing Temperatures

Weekend Arctic Air Surge

• 🥶 Arctic air is set to surge into the Houston area, bringing freezing temperatures back this weekend.
• ⚠️ The hardest freeze is expected on Sunday, with temperatures potentially dropping into the low 20s and wind chills into the teens.
• 🏠 Residents are advised to keep pipes wrapped and winterization efforts in place, similar to preparations for the last freeze.

Current Pleasant Conditions

• ✨ Today is the pick of the week, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 61 degrees.
• 💨 Southeast winds are at 9 miles per hour today, but a wind shift out of the north is expected overnight.
• 🌡️ Overnight lows are expected to drop into the 50s today, but will become much colder with the arrival of the cold front.

Cold Snap Details

• 📉 The next cold snap arrives tomorrow, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s for Saturday morning.
• 🚫 No winter precipitation is expected; the weather will remain mostly dry and sunny.
• 📍 The coldest temperatures will be on the outer edge of the system, with Houston experiencing lows in the 20s and 30s.

Regional Temperature Outlook

• 📈 Specific forecast lows include 29-28 degrees for Sunday morning in Houston, 26 degrees in College Station, and 27 degrees in Katy.
• 🌊 Galveston will be slightly warmer, but wind chills will make it feel colder across the region.
• 🗓️ After the weekend freeze, temperatures are expected to rebound into the upper 60s by Monday and Tuesday.

Drought Conditions

• 💧 Unfortunately, new drought conditions are showing severe drought in South Harris County and extreme drought to the west.
• 🌦️ Some improvement is expected, but daily temperatures will be around normal seasonal averages for the next couple of weeks.
• 🎢 A temperature roller coaster is anticipated over the next seven days.