What Houston can expect this winter: 2025-2026 Southeast Texas outlook
The National Weather Service’s newly released Winter 2025–26 outlook points toward a season that will feel milder than usual for the Houston area. Driven largely by a weak La Niña pattern in the Pacific, the outlook tilts slightly toward warmer-than-average temperatures across the southern United States. For Houston, this means more days that resemble mild late fall rather than extended cold stretches.
The National Weather Service’s newly released Winter 2025–26 outlook points toward a season that will feel milder than usual for the Houston area. Driven largely by a weak La Niña pattern in the Pacific, the outlook tilts slightly toward warmer-than-average temperatures across the southern United States. For Houston, this means more days that resemble mild late fall rather than extended cold stretches.
Houston weather: Below 40 wind chills for Tuesday; rain chances this week
It's another cold morning in the Houston-area as wind chills drop to the 30s. Things will warm up just slightly in the afternoon when the sun begins to come out.
It's another cold morning in the Houston-area as wind chills drop to the 30s. Things will warm up just slightly in the afternoon when the sun begins to come out.
Houston weather: Cold Tuesday with wind chills in the 30s
It's another cold morning in the Houston-area as wind chills drop to the 30s. Things will warm up just slightly to the 50s when the sun begins to come out. Rain chances in the next couple of days.
It's another cold morning in the Houston-area as wind chills drop to the 30s. Things will warm up just slightly to the 50s when the sun begins to come out. Rain chances in the next couple of days.
Houston weather: Cold, wet weather moving out, temps to improve for Tuesday
For your Tuesday, expect conditions to improve after Monday's cold and wet day. Expect clearing skies, some sunshine, cold mornings and pleasantly cool afternoons. Lows outside of Houston and well to the north could briefly drop to near freezing, but a damaging freeze isn't expected.
For your Tuesday, expect conditions to improve after Monday's cold and wet day. Expect clearing skies, some sunshine, cold mornings and pleasantly cool afternoons. Lows outside of Houston and well to the north could briefly drop to near freezing, but a damaging freeze isn't expected.
Houston weather: Cold, wet weather moving out, temps to improve for Tuesday
For your Tuesday, expect conditions to improve after Monday's cold and wet day. Expect clearing skies, some sunshine, cold mornings and pleasantly cool afternoons. Lows outside of Houston and well to the north could briefly drop to near freezing, but a damaging freeze isn't expected.
For your Tuesday, expect conditions to improve after Monday's cold and wet day. Expect clearing skies, some sunshine, cold mornings and pleasantly cool afternoons. Lows outside of Houston and well to the north could briefly drop to near freezing, but a damaging freeze isn't expected.
Winter storm sweeps across northern U.S. | Forecasting with Friends
Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson talk about the cold and rainy weather in the Houston-area Monday morning. Plus, a major winter storm making its way across the northern U.S.
Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson talk about the cold and rainy weather in the Houston-area Monday morning. Plus, a major winter storm making its way across the northern U.S.
Texas dodges hurricane season for first time in years
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.
Arctic blast ushers in freezing, potentially record cold for 235 million Americans to kick off La Niña winter
Monday is set to be the coldest day of the arctic air outbreak, where temperatures will be subzero across Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Monday is set to be the coldest day of the arctic air outbreak, where temperatures will be subzero across Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Houston weather: Frigid, rainy Monday below 50 to start December
We're starting December off with frigid cold weather! It's cold and a little rainy this morning, and we'll keep those temps below 50 for most of the afternoon.
We're starting December off with frigid cold weather! It's cold and a little rainy this morning, and we'll keep those temps below 50 for most of the afternoon.
Houston weather: Chilly Monday ahead staying below 50
We're kicking off December with cold weather which is great for the season! It's cold and a little rainy this morning and we'll keep those temps below 50 for most of the afternoon.
We're kicking off December with cold weather which is great for the season! It's cold and a little rainy this morning and we'll keep those temps below 50 for most of the afternoon.
When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
Houston weather: More rain for most of Monday
Brace yourself for a winter-like start to the week with dreary, chilly rain for most of Monday.
Brace yourself for a winter-like start to the week with dreary, chilly rain for most of Monday.
Houston weather: Nov. 30 evening forecast
Widespread rain is expected for most of the day on Monday.
Widespread rain is expected for most of the day on Monday.
Hurricane Gear Test: Streamlight Megastream
FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson tests out a waterproof, rechargeable flashlight that could be useful in your severe weather toolkit.
FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson tests out a waterproof, rechargeable flashlight that could be useful in your severe weather toolkit.
Houston weather: More storms on Monday
Make sure you allow extra time on your morning commute as you head back in after the holidays as widespread rain is expected for most of the day on Monday.
Make sure you allow extra time on your morning commute as you head back in after the holidays as widespread rain is expected for most of the day on Monday.
Houston Weather: Nov. 30 morning forecast
After a month dominated by above-average temperatures, Houston is finally feeling a sharp return to seasonal chill as a strong cold front sweeps through the region.
After a month dominated by above-average temperatures, Houston is finally feeling a sharp return to seasonal chill as a strong cold front sweeps through the region.
Houston weather: Chilly Sunday after early morning storms
After Sunday morning storms, the rest of the day looks blustery.
After Sunday morning storms, the rest of the day looks blustery.
Houston weather: Weekend Storm Alert
Expect a chilly day in Houston following early Sunday morning storms.
Expect a chilly day in Houston following early Sunday morning storms.
Heavy rain moves across Houston area Sunday morning
Heavy rain and storms are moving across the Houston area early Sunday morning. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest.
Heavy rain and storms are moving across the Houston area early Sunday morning. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest.
Houston weather: Storms late Saturday into Sunday
A FOX26 Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Expect a line of possible strong to severe storms overnight Saturday. Right now, a level 1 out of 5 risk of severe weather has been issued for us. There also is a level 1 risk for flash flooding. This cold front bringing the stormy night will leave behind a much chillier pattern.
A FOX26 Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Expect a line of possible strong to severe storms overnight Saturday. Right now, a level 1 out of 5 risk of severe weather has been issued for us. There also is a level 1 risk for flash flooding. This cold front bringing the stormy night will leave behind a much chillier pattern.