Houston weather: Unseasonably warm Christmas Day in the low-80s

Houston weather: Christmas Day feeling warm, humid

It's certainly not really feeling like Christmas outside with this warm weather! The air will remain humid across the Houston-area with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. 

HOUSTON - When you step outside today, you won't get that Christmas chill. It's a warmer Christmas feeling with highs today reaching the 70s and 80s.

Warm Christmas Day

Warm and humid air remains locked in across the Houston area for Christmas Day. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10am this morning. Low clouds are also being seen across the area, especially in our coastal communities. By this afternoon, we turn very warm for late December with a mix of clouds and sunshine.

Overall, holiday travel and outdoor plans look weather-friendly with no major disruptions, but we'll be closer to Christmas t-shirts rather than sweaters.

Warm weekend pattern

The unseasonably warm setup continues through the weekend. Light Gulf breezes keep temperatures well above average, and humidity stays elevated, giving the air a spring-like feel until a cold front late Sunday.

Rain chances remain isolated, and conditions look favorable for outdoor activities, but it will still feel pretty sweaty. We also are eyeing daily morning fog chances due to available moisture.

Looking ahead to New Year's

As we head into next week and toward New Year’s, computer model guidance suggests a brief shift in our very warm pattern. There are signs that cooler, potentially cold air could return to Southeast Texas around the turn of the new year.

For now, plan on colder air beginning Sunday night with lows in the 40s (possible 30s) each night through New Year's and afternoon temps in the 50s and 60s.