Houston Weather: Wednesday Night Cold Front Brings Cooler Temps
Bundle up for a windy, chilly Thursday with highs in the 50s and gusts near 20 mph. Valentine’s Day looks decent, but not great.
Cold Front Arrives
HOUSTON – Following 1-3″ of rain on Tuesday & Wednesday, a cold front will finally start to usher in cooler and drier air on Wednesday night.
In fact, Hobby Airport in Houston set a new daily rainfall record on Tuesday, picking up 2.2 inches of rain! The previous record was 1.84 inches of rain set back in 1959.
Cooler Pattern Begins
Lows tonight will drop into the 40s along with increasing breezes. Bundle up for a windy, chilly Thursday with highs in the 50s and gusts near 20 mph. Valentine’s Day looks decent, but not great. Expect a partly sunny sky, isolated rain and highs near 60.
More Rain to Start the Weekend
A blanket of rain and storms will move in on Saturday followed by another shot of chilly air. Rainfall totals should range from 1/2″ to about 1″ on Saturday, then clear and become colder for Sunday and Monday (Presidents’ Day). Monday morning, low temperatures could reach the 30s and a light freeze is possible mainly north of the Houston area.
Another round of showers is expected on Tuesday with highs near 70.
Conclusion
In summary, Houston can expect a cold front to bring cooler temperatures and windy conditions starting on Wednesday night, with highs in the 50s and gusts near 20 mph on Thursday. The weekend will bring a chance of rain and cooler temperatures, with a potential light freeze on Monday morning. Stay warm and stay dry!
FAQs
Q: When will the cold front arrive?
A: The cold front is expected to arrive on Wednesday night.
Q: What are the high temperatures expected for Thursday?
A: Highs are expected to be in the 50s on Thursday.
Q: Will it rain on Valentine’s Day?
A: Isolated rain showers are expected, but overall, Valentine’s Day looks decent, but not great.
Q: What are the weekend weather expectations?
A: A blanket of rain and storms will move in on Saturday, followed by cooler temperatures and a chance of showers on Sunday and Monday.
The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority, WeatherHouston
