Houston weather: Cold front moves in Sunday night

Houston weather: Dec. 28 morning forecast

It hasn't felt much like winter so far, but that will change this week. 

HOUSTON - On Saturday, we tied the record high temperature of 83, and Sunday we broke the record high which was 82 in 2021. Bush Intercontinental Airport made it up to 84 degrees!

The reason this is happening is because Houston remains locked into an unusually warm late-December pattern, with afternoon temperatures pushing toward levels that challenge daily records. 

But this unseasonably warm weather pattern will come to an abrupt end tonight.

Next cold front

A strong cold front is expected to move through late Sunday, finally ending the prolonged warm stretch. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible with the front, although any threat for severe weather should remain well to our northeast.

Houston is in a non-severe thunderstorm risk while the Midwest is in that level 1 and level 2 risk of severe weather.

Temperatures will fall quickly behind the front, with breezy north winds with gusts ranging from 20 to 30 mph ushering in much cooler, drier air Monday morning.

Temperatures will fall quickly behind the front, with breezy north winds with gusts up to 30-40 mph ushering in much cooler, drier air Monday morning. 

A wind advisory has been issued due to these expected gusts tonight until 6 p.m. Monday.

Early next week will feel much more like winter, especially during the mornings.

Temperatures by Tuesday and Wednesday morning will be near freezing for Houston and could dip below freezing for areas like Livingston, Conroe and Huntsville.

Chilly, dry New Year's

By New Year’s Eve, conditions settle into a cool but quiet pattern. Expect cool daytime temperatures in the upper 50s and a chilly night in the 40s, ideal for outdoor celebrations with a warm jacket.

Midnight NYE temperatures should be in the upper 40s and New Year’s Day looks dry and pleasant, with highs close to 70.