Houston residents can look forward to a quick taste of cooler weather starting later this weekend, with a strong cold front moving in on Sunday, December 14.
The front is expected to arrive early Sunday, potentially bringing scattered light showers before drying out around sunrise. Temperatures will begin in the 60s Sunday morning but drop into the 50s in the afternoon under partly cloudy to sunny skies and windy conditions.
The coldest conditions hit Sunday night into Monday morning, December 15. Lows are expected to dip into the 30s across much of the area, with a chance of light freezing temperatures, mainly in inland, rural, or northern spots like Montgomery and Chambers counties. In central Houston and closer to the coast, temperatures are likely to stay just above freezing, around 34 degrees or higher. Wind chills may make it feel like the 20s or low 30s early Monday.
The chill sticks around into Tuesday with daytime highs in the 50s to low 60s, but this cold spell is very short-lived. Warming begins mid-week, with temperatures climbing back into the 70s by Wednesday or Thursday and staying mild leading into the Christmas period.
This is a typical brief December cool-down, not severe, prolonged, or a hard freeze for most of the Houston area. No freezing roads or other major impacts are anticipated beyond the usual seasonal dip. Just have your favorite jackets and sweaters handy!
A Good Reminder: Prepare Your Home for Potential Harder Freezes Later This Winter
While this event is mild and temporary, it is an excellent time to think ahead about winter home preparedness in Houston. Stronger cold fronts can arrive later in the season, so consider:
- Insulating pipes in attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
- Checking for drafts around doors and windows.
- Knowing where your main water shut-off is.
- Dripping faucets during a hard freeze can cause a collective drop in the city’s water pressure, so listen for advisories here on Houston City Beat in such an event.
These easy steps can prevent headaches if a more significant freeze hits in January or February.
