FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 23
Merry early Christmas and Happy Festivus - our airing of grievances will begin with the chance for stormy weather late tomorrow for Christmas Eve late afternoon through the overnight hours. Today will be a transition day with increasing winds and milder air. A few quick showers are possible, but the highest rain chance will occur late Tuesday through early Christmas morning. Weather should improve by noontime on Christmas day. Intermittent scattered storms could return for Thursday and Friday. Overall, temperatures will stay above normal through the end of the year.
Houston forecast: Dec. 22 overnight forecast
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Houston weather: Dec. 22 evening forecast
The last several days have been cool in southeast Texas but look for a pattern change starting Sunday night. Warmer air returns to Houston and showers/storms are expected for Christmas Eve. The rain should take a short break for Christmas Day but the mild temperatures remain in place all week. Another round of showers will be possible to end the week. The long-term outlook does show warm weather staying in place through the end of the year.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 21
Look for another cold morning tomorrow across southeast Texas. The afternoon high temperatures on Sunday will be a few degrees warmer than Saturday. Houston rebounds back into the 70s on Monday with increased clouds and humidity as well. More mild temperatures and increased rain chances for Christmas Eve. The rain should push through quickly but could still have a shower around briefly for Christmas morning. After a pleasant afternoon on Christmas day, look for more rain to end the 2024 year.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Get ready for a cold night tonight as temps should fall into the upper 30s in many locations with a few spots, especially north of Houston, at risk for a light frost. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny and festively cool. Milder air and showers will return next week for Christmas Eve when highs could hit the mid 70s along with rain. For now, expect showers overnight into Christmas morning with cool, but not cold weather.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 20
Get ready for a cold night tonight as temps should fall into the upper 30s in many locations with a few spots, especially north of Houston, at risk for a light frost. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny and festively cool. Milder air and showers will return next week for Christmas Eve when highs could hit the mid 70s along with rain. For now, expect showers overnight into Christmas morning with cool, but not cold weather.
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FOX 26 Houston weather: Dec. 20 forecast
Chilly this morning with some spotty mist or fog, then sunny with highs in the upper 60s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The next three days in Houston will be spectacular for December in the city of Houston. It's perfect timing to be coming on the weekend before Christmas. Look for cool mornings with clear skies in the afternoon and high temperatures in the 60s. Perfect for all those holiday related activities! The pattern changes across southeast Texas as we get closer to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Showers are likely on Tuesday and it could be raining into the overnight hours as well. There could be some showers on Christmas Day, but right now it looks like a mild day with highs in the low 70s. The overall trend will be warm across Texas and most of the US for the rest of next week.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 19
The next three days in Houston will be spectacular for December in the city of Houston. It's perfect timing to be coming on the weekend before Christmas. Look for cool mornings with clear skies in the afternoon and high temperatures in the 60s. Perfect for all those holiday related activities! The pattern changes across southeast Texas as we get closer to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Showers are likely on Tuesday and it could be raining into the overnight hours as well. There could be some showers on Christmas Day, but right now it looks like a mild day with highs in the low 70s. The overall trend will be warm across Texas and most of the US for the rest of next week.
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FOX 26 Houston weather: Dec. 19 forecast
Clear and chilly this morning, then mostly sunny and cool with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The next several days look clear and cold overnights with sunny, dry days. There's even a chance for a few frosty spots on Saturday morning (coincidentally the first day of Winter). Warmer temps are expected by Christmas Day with highs likely in the 70s as showers and muggy air could returning late next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 18
Big changes are headed our way over the next 24 hours that will transition us from soupy, foggy weather to a clear and chilly pattern. After another round of dense fog this morning, a midday cold front will bring a line of showers and possible storms followed by windy and cooler conditions late today. The next several days look clear and cold overnights with sunny, dry days. There's even a chance for a few frosty spots on Saturday morning (coincidentally the first day of Winter). Warmer temps are expected by Christmas day with highs likely in the 70s as showers and muggy air could returning late next week.
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