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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Temperatures have begun to warm into the 40s Wednesday afternoon after a cold morning in the 30s. Clouds and a southeast breeze will hold overnight lows to well above freezing tonight and some areas could hit 70 on Thursday. Another cold front will arrive late Thursday, so we'll have a chance for some freezing mornings on Friday night and possibly Saturday night. Next week looks very rainy
Is there school today? Houston schools reopen after closures for Texas Arctic Blast
As weather conditions improve, some schools and campuses are opening and resuming normal operations on January 17, following closures due to severe cold and wind chill concerns in Texas and the Houston area.
Houston weather: Temperatures rise above freezing Wednesday afternoon after very cold morning
Today's Houston weather forecast for Wednesday, January 17.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After another extremely cold morning, the combination of sunshine and much lighter winds will allow temperatures to finally warm into the 40s this after noon. Clouds and a southeast breeze will hold overnight lows to well above freezing tonight and some areas could hit 70 on Thursday. Another cold front will arrive late Thursday, so we'll have a chance for some freezing mornings on Friday night and possibly Saturday night. Next week looks very rainy.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
No additional freezing rain or sleet is expected as very dry air builds into SE Texas. But there are still some patches of ice on bridges, overpasses, sidewalks and other roads. Some ice could remain until Wednesday afternoon when temperatures will climb well above freezing. So continue to drive very carefully and take things slow! Also, get ready for another hard freeze tonight with a Hard Freeze Warning in place for Houston until 10 AM Wednesday. Temperatures in the teens will be likely. Wind will not be as strong tonight. However, there will still be a chance for wind chills in the teens and single digits. So another Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday. Wind chills could get as low as 5 above zero! So bundle up once again tonight and early Wednesday. Dramatic warming trend is set the next few days with highs near 50 Wednesday afternoon and temperatures near 70 Thursday afternoon! That warmer air will be ahead of our next system that will bring a slim shot for rain Thursday. Colder air returns for the weekend with warmer and wetter weather expected early next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
No additional freezing rain or sleet is expected as very dry air builds into SE Texas. But there are still some patches of ice on bridges, overpasses, sidewalks and other roads. Some ice could remain until Wednesday afternoon when temperatures will climb well above freezing. So continue to drive very carefully and take things slow! Also, get ready for another hard freeze tonight with a Hard Freeze Warning in place for Houston until 10 AM Wednesday. Temperatures in the teens will be likely. Wind will not be as strong tonight. However, there will still be a chance for wind chills in the teens and single digits. So another Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday. Wind chills could get as low as 5 above zero! So bundle up once again tonight and early Wednesday. Dramatic warming trend is set the next few days with highs near 50 Wednesday afternoon and temperatures near 70 Thursday afternoon! That warmer air will be ahead of our next system that will bring a slim shot for rain Thursday. Colder air returns for the weekend with warmer and wetter weather expected early next week.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urging residents to stay off the roads through Tuesday night
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging drivers to remain off the roads through Tuesday night so crews can treat area roadways.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
No additional freezing rain or sleet is expected as very dry air builds into SE Texas. But there are still some patches of ice on bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, and other roads. Some ice could remain until Wednesday afternoon when temperatures will climb well above freezing. So continue to drive very carefully and take things slow! Also, get ready for another hard freeze tonight with a Hard Freeze Warning in place for Houston until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures in the teens will be likely. The wind will not be as strong tonight. However, there will still be a chance for wind chills in the teens and single digits. So another Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills could get as low as 5 above zero! So bundle up once again tonight and early Wednesday. A dramatic warming trend is set for the next few days with highs near 50 Wednesday afternoon and temperatures near 70 Thursday afternoon! That warmer air will be ahead of our next system which will bring a slim shot of rain on Thursday. Colder air returns for the weekend with warmer and wetter weather expected early next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
No additional freezing rain or sleet is expected as very dry air builds into SE Texas. But there are still some patches of ice on bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, and other roads. Some ice could remain until Wednesday afternoon when temperatures will climb well above freezing. So continue to drive very carefully and take things slow! Also, get ready for another hard freeze tonight with a Hard Freeze Warning in place for Houston until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures in the teens will be likely. The wind will not be as strong tonight. However, there will still be a chance for wind chills in the teens and single digits. So another Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday. Wind chills could get as low as 5 above zero! So bundle up once again tonight and early Wednesday. A dramatic warming trend is set for the next few days with highs near 50 Wednesday afternoon and temperatures near 70 Thursday afternoon! That warmer air will be ahead of our next system which will bring a slim shot of rain on Thursday. Colder air returns for the weekend with warmer and wetter weather expected early next week.
How Houston has done with freeze, winter weather
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These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Another Hard Freeze for the Houston area tonight. Some of the area will probably see a Wind Chill Advisory as well. Temperatures rebound on Wednesday afternoon with highs for the day in the upper 40s and low 50s. Another milder front comes at the end of the week with Saturday morning seeing temperatures below freezing again.
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Houston road closures today: Traffic, icy driving conditions amid freeze
List of Houston icy roads and driving condition amid a freeze.
Houston weather: Record low temperature; sunshine this afternoon
Houston set a record low this morning and will likely set a record for the coldest afternoon as well.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Houston business closures today: Weather cancellations, delays due to Texas Arctic Blast
Due to concerns regarding extreme cold and wind chill conditions across Texas and the Houston area, some businesses will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.
Houston school closures today: Weather cancellations, delays due to Texas Arctic Blast
A number of schools across the Houston-area are expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to impacts from Arctic Blast across Texas.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Frigid temperatures this morning with a wind chill advisory in effect, then sunny and cold with highs in the mid 30s.



















