Houston weather: Slow warm-up on the way for Wednesday

A slow moderation begins Wednesday and continues through Thursday as surface high pressure shifts east. Afternoon temperatures climb into the mid 50s and lower 60s, with overnight lows still cold but less extreme. Despite the warming trend, light freezing conditions remain possible both Wednesday and early Thursday mornings in outlying areas. Temperatures at least rebound to near average by Thursday afternoon in the low to middle 60s.