Houston weather: Partly cloudy, cool with light wind

Thursday night is looking to be partly cloudy and cool with temperatures near 45. The wind is light and variable. On Friday, increasing clouds as temperatures rise to near 70 on Friday ahead of our next cold front. There is a 30% chance of showers Friday night. Rain chances are at 30% early Saturday with the cold front sweeping through by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures climbing to the low 60s early Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be much colder, middle to upper 30s with wind chills in the upper 20s. It will be breezy with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. Temperatures on Sunday will reach the upper 40s. Models indicate the likelihood of another arctic blast early next week which will likely bring the coldest air so far this season and the coldest air in about one year! We will likely go under a "COLD WEATHER ADVISORY" for early next week. There are also decent chances for wintry precipitation between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night! Right now the chance for any freezing rain, sleet or snow would be around 50-60% Tuesday. Keep checking back for updates!

Warning, Watch, Advisory: What's the difference?

From January 29-22, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?

What should be in your winter weather vehicle emergency kit

AAA Texas is urging drivers to stay safe during winter weather conditions. Preventive maintenance is crucial for safe driving and significantly reduces the risk of being stranded in the cold. In the event of a breakdown, having a winter emergency kit is essential.

Houston weather: Tracking next week's freezing cold weather

Wednesday - Thursday: Scattered mainly light rain showers Wednesday with the best chance south of I-10 near the coast. Thursday will be partly sunny and mainly dry with a 10% rain chance. For next week, long-range models indicate the chance of another arctic blast early next week which could bring the coldest air so far this season! There could also be some chances for wintry precipitation between Monday and Wednesday! Keep checking back for updates!

Houston weather: Mostly cloudy, cool evening

Mostly cloudy and cool with temperatures in the middle 40s. A few showers will build in tonight with the best chance to the Southwest of Houston. Scattered, mainly light rain showers are forecasted Wednesday with the best chance south of I-10 near the coast. Thursday will be partly sunny and mainly dry with a 10% rain chance. Temperatures rise to near 70 on Friday ahead of our next cold front. Rain chances are at 30% late Friday into early Saturday with the front sweeping through by Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be cooler, near 40 with highs near 50. It will be breezy also with a northerly breeze of 10-15 mph. Long-range models indicate the chance of another arctic blast early next week which could bring the coldest air so far this season! There could also be some chances for wintry precipitation between Monday and Wednesday! Keep checking back for updates!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Seasonal January temperatures through Wednesday with highs near 60. Warmer weather by Friday and Saturday with highs near 70. Few chances for rain Wednesday & Friday/Saturday.