Houston weather: Unseasonably warm pattern returning

This weekend and through Christmas week, afternoon temperatures climb well above average. There's also a noticeable increase in humidity and high temperatures close to records for several days leading into Christmas. Rain chances are mainly limited to Sunday and Monday with a few light showers possible. We'll also watch out for a daily round of fog. Rain chances Tuesday drops to 10%.

Houston weather: Cooler Friday following cold front

Following the brief cooldown on Friday, temperatures will soar to near 80° both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Look for plenty of sunshine Saturday and more clouds Sunday along with the chance for a few light rain showers. The weather still looks pretty nice though for Texans tailgating Sunday.

Houston weather: Foggy night Wednesday, ahead of warm day on Thursday

Aside from Wednesday's rain, the overall pattern stays warm with only slight chances for drizzle. A weak front slips through late Thursday into Friday, briefly lowering temperatures and humidity. Friday morning will feel noticeably cooler, but the chill does not last long and no significant cold air is expected.

Houston weather: Foggy night Wednesday, ahead of warm day on Thursday

Aside from Wednesday's rain, the overall pattern stays warm with only slight chances for drizzle. A weak front slips through late Thursday into Friday, briefly lowering temperatures and humidity. Friday morning will feel noticeably cooler, but the chill does not last long and no significant cold air is expected.

Houston weather: Rain increasing for Wednesday

Moisture continues to build overnight, bringing scattered showers into the area Wednesday. Rain coverage looks hit-or-miss rather than widespread, but a few pockets of steadier rain are possible as a weak disturbance moves through and isolated storms are not ruled out. Afternoon temps are looking milder.

Houston weather: Warming trend underway in the area

Moisture continues to build overnight, bringing scattered showers into the area Wednesday. Rain coverage looks hit-or-miss rather than widespread, but a few pockets of steadier rain are possible as a weak disturbance moves through and isolated storms are not ruled out. Afternoon temps are looking milder.