Houston Residents in for a Chill Ride as Winter Weather Lingers.
A persistent cold snap is set to grip Houston for the remainder of the week, with temperatures struggling to rise above the 50s. While most days will be sunny, a low-pressure system moving in on Tuesday may bring a slight chance of light rain - just 30% probability at best. However, it's not until MLK weekend that things take a turn colder, with the first frost of 2026 possible for parts of Southeast Texas.
A second cold front is expected to sweep through on Friday, bringing with it mostly seasonal temperatures and highs in the 60s. Meanwhile, the system moving in by Sunday morning will push lows into the 30s, making it feel like winter has truly arrived.
The good news is that dry air will remain in place, limiting the amount of precipitation. While Tuesday's rain chance primarily affects the coastline, with a mere 20% chance for Houston, Saturday's showers ahead of a strong cold front are expected to bring temperatures close to freezing on Sunday morning.
As the week wears on, two more cold fronts are on their way, with the second one pushing temperatures down even further. The question on everyone's mind is whether any significant freezing temperatures will occur. It now appears that a light freeze and frost are possible with the MLK weekend front, thanks to a high-pressure cell from western Canada.
Beyond the immediate weather outlook, it seems signals are growing for a colder pattern to develop across Canada and the US by the end of January. Whether this cold air makes its way down to Texas remains to be seen. For now, residents can expect a cool ride with plenty of sunshine but little chance of significant precipitation.
A persistent cold snap is set to grip Houston for the remainder of the week, with temperatures struggling to rise above the 50s. While most days will be sunny, a low-pressure system moving in on Tuesday may bring a slight chance of light rain - just 30% probability at best. However, it's not until MLK weekend that things take a turn colder, with the first frost of 2026 possible for parts of Southeast Texas.
A second cold front is expected to sweep through on Friday, bringing with it mostly seasonal temperatures and highs in the 60s. Meanwhile, the system moving in by Sunday morning will push lows into the 30s, making it feel like winter has truly arrived.
The good news is that dry air will remain in place, limiting the amount of precipitation. While Tuesday's rain chance primarily affects the coastline, with a mere 20% chance for Houston, Saturday's showers ahead of a strong cold front are expected to bring temperatures close to freezing on Sunday morning.
As the week wears on, two more cold fronts are on their way, with the second one pushing temperatures down even further. The question on everyone's mind is whether any significant freezing temperatures will occur. It now appears that a light freeze and frost are possible with the MLK weekend front, thanks to a high-pressure cell from western Canada.
Beyond the immediate weather outlook, it seems signals are growing for a colder pattern to develop across Canada and the US by the end of January. Whether this cold air makes its way down to Texas remains to be seen. For now, residents can expect a cool ride with plenty of sunshine but little chance of significant precipitation.
... been living in houston my whole life and it's always the same story: cold weather then suddenly warm up for a sec. can we just have spring already?! 
anyway, i heard the rain chance on tuesday is like 30% so that's kinda cool? idk about freezing temps tho, been checking the forecast every hour and nothing's popping yet 
️ u guys think we're done with this crazy winter yet? I'm still waiting for some actual snow in houston lol 
i know some ppl love sunshine, but it's not exactly the most exciting weather. can we just get a decent cold snap already so we can enjoy some holiday vibes without freezing to death 
I was really looking forward to some warmth and sunshine after that crazy hot spell we had last month. But I guess it's too early to complain just yet? Anyway, I do hope they can get some decent rain soon... this dry air is making everything feel so dull and grey 
. And omg, a freeze and frost? That sounds like a real bummer for all the poor plants out there 
. Did you guys hear that they're expecting another cold front to come through after MLK weekend? Like, what's going on with the weather forecasters this year? Can't even get a straight answer 
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! I mean, I know some people actually like winter, but not me. I'm a warm weather girl through and through. The fact that we're still having trouble getting above the 50s is just ridiculous. And don't even get me started on the rain chance - 30%?! That's not even worth checking the forecast for 
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lol who needs sunshine when you can have gaming marathons? anyway, it's so annoying that this cold snap just won't leave us alone 
. i'm more worried about my poor plants dying than anything else 
The rain chance on Tuesday is super low, so yeah, I guess that's okay, but what about all the other days when it'll be sunny but still freezing cold 
. Fingers crossed those colder temps stay away for now! 
It's like the sun was finally shining after ages and then BAM! A cold snap hits us again. 
Like what's up with that?! 
. But seriously, can't we just have a nice warm week for once? 
i'm tired of bundling up just to go outside like what's the deal with that cold snap in houston tho? is it gonna be a thing all year round? 
Still, a slight chance of rain on Tuesday is like, ugh, can't we just get some sunshine already?! 
. Fingers crossed that these freezing temps don't last too long and we can get back to springy weather soon 
! And btw, who's ready for some hot chocolate? 
️ #HoustonWeather #WinterVibes #StayWarmButNotTooCold
like 20% more pay lol what's even more crazy is we were just talking about how we need to get a new place cuz our current apt is tiny and we can barely fit everything in 
! I'm low-key hyped 4 the cozy vibes & hot chocolate seshes 
but like seriously who wants frost 
. Can't wait 2 c the weather forecast change & get my winter gear ready ⛍️
! 50s are like, the new normal here?! 
. I'm just hoping we don't get any significant freezing temps before MLK weekend. That would be a total bummer for my poor plants 
but seriously, can we get some sunshine and warmth already?! 
! Winter weather is sticking around for the rest of the week 
, and it's not looking pretty 
. Sunny days are a plus, but the chances of rain on Tuesday are like 30% - not exactly what you want when you're trying to enjoy the sunshine 
, and the possibility of frost in Southeast Texas is becoming a strong contender 
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On the bright side, dry air means less precipitation 
, so that's something! But for now, let's just enjoy the sunshine while it lasts 
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, another week of being stuck in the 50s... who even likes that weather? 
And don't even get me started on the rain - 30% chance or not, it's still just a tease 
. And what's with all these cold fronts? Can't we just have one decent warm spell already?! 
The only good news is that dry air is in place, but at this point, I'm not holding my breath 
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