Freezing Temperatures Expected in Southeast Texas This Weekend
Daisy Espinoza / Houston Public Media
A Series of Cold Fronts Expected
A series of cold fronts will move into Southeast Texas again over the weekend, dropping temperatures below freezing.
Temperatures to Continue Trending Cold
Temperatures will continue to trend cold into the weekend after a rainy Wednesday. A leading cold snap is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon and bring a return of freezing temperatures Sunday morning moving into the Brazos Valley and Piney Woods areas.
Arctic Air and Freezing Temperatures Expected
Another surge of arctic air and freezing temperatures will arrive on Monday into Tuesday. The Houston area is projected to see temperatures as low as 26 degrees late Monday and 24 degrees on Tuesday, according to early predictions.
Coldest Air of the Season Expected
The cold snap early next week could bring the coldest air of the season for Southeast Texas with hard freezes reaching Interstate 10 and possibly closer to the coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Weather System May Bring Precipitation
"In addition to this arctic air intrusion, a weather system may overspread the area and bring the possibility of frozen or freezing precipitation late Monday into Tuesday," according to a weather update from NWS. "While there is greater confidence in the cold air forecast, the snow/sleet/freezing rain potential is much less certain."
"It is also quite possible this weather system develops too far form the area to generate any precipitation over southeast TX," according to NWS.
Cold Snap Comes After First Freezing Temperatures
The cold snap comes more than a week after temperatures fell below 32 degrees in the Houston area, ringing in the first freezing temperatures of the year.
City of Houston’s Response
Despite temperatures reaching dangerous conditions, the Houston forecast didn’t reach the threshold — 24 degrees or 15 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours— that would prompt the city to open warming centers.
Open Shelters
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Conclusion
Stay safe and warm this weekend in Southeast Texas by taking precautions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Check on vulnerable neighbors and friends, and consider seeking shelter if necessary.
FAQs
Q: What is the current forecast for the weekend?
A: A series of cold fronts are expected to move into Southeast Texas, bringing temperatures below freezing.
Q: When can I expect the coldest air to arrive?
A: The coldest air is expected to arrive on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially dropping as low as 24 degrees.
Q: Will it snow or freeze in Houston?
A: While there is a chance of frozen or freezing precipitation, the forecast is uncertain, and it’s possible the weather system may develop too far from the area to generate any precipitation.
