FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Get ready for a cold night tonight as temps should fall into the upper 30s in many locations with a few spots, especially north of Houston, at risk for a light frost. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny and festively cool. Milder air and showers will return next week for Christmas Eve when highs could hit the mid 70s along with rain. For now, expect showers overnight into Christmas morning with cool, but not cold weather.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 20

Get ready for a cold night tonight as temps should fall into the upper 30s in many locations with a few spots, especially north of Houston, at risk for a light frost. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny and festively cool. Milder air and showers will return next week for Christmas Eve when highs could hit the mid 70s along with rain. For now, expect showers overnight into Christmas morning with cool, but not cold weather.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

The next three days in Houston will be spectacular for December in the city of Houston. It's perfect timing to be coming on the weekend before Christmas. Look for cool mornings with clear skies in the afternoon and high temperatures in the 60s. Perfect for all those holiday related activities! The pattern changes across southeast Texas as we get closer to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Showers are likely on Tuesday and it could be raining into the overnight hours as well. There could be some showers on Christmas Day, but right now it looks like a mild day with highs in the low 70s. The overall trend will be warm across Texas and most of the US for the rest of next week.

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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 19

The next three days in Houston will be spectacular for December in the city of Houston. It's perfect timing to be coming on the weekend before Christmas. Look for cool mornings with clear skies in the afternoon and high temperatures in the 60s. Perfect for all those holiday related activities! The pattern changes across southeast Texas as we get closer to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Showers are likely on Tuesday and it could be raining into the overnight hours as well. There could be some showers on Christmas Day, but right now it looks like a mild day with highs in the low 70s. The overall trend will be warm across Texas and most of the US for the rest of next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

The next several days look clear and cold overnights with sunny, dry days. There's even a chance for a few frosty spots on Saturday morning (coincidentally the first day of Winter). Warmer temps are expected by Christmas Day with highs likely in the 70s as showers and muggy air could returning late next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 18

Big changes are headed our way over the next 24 hours that will transition us from soupy, foggy weather to a clear and chilly pattern. After another round of dense fog this morning, a midday cold front will bring a line of showers and possible storms followed by windy and cooler conditions late today. The next several days look clear and cold overnights with sunny, dry days. There's even a chance for a few frosty spots on Saturday morning (coincidentally the first day of Winter). Warmer temps are expected by Christmas day with highs likely in the 70s as showers and muggy air could returning late next week.

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FOX 26 Houston weather: Dec. 18 forecast

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Humid and mild early today, then a brief round of showers and a breezy, cool afternoon. Highs in the low 70s.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Look for more areas of dense fog Wednesday morning that could delay the drive in to work. Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday night until 10 a.m. Wednesday for some coastal spots including Galveston Island & the Bolivar Peninsula. Dense Fog Advisory is also in place farther inland that includes Harris County from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures Tuesday night will be mild dipping into the middle 60s with partly cloudy skies. We get one more day where we feel like Spring with muggy air & high temperatures in the middle 70s Wednesday afternoon. Our next cold front arrives Wednesday afternoon bringing a broken line of showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather is unlikely, but a few heavy downpours are possible along with some small hail and some lightning. Cold front should clear the area by 7 p.m. Wednesday and it will usher in much cooler and drier air for the rest of the week. It will feel more like December in Houston Thursday through Sunday with afternoon high temperatures in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s. Sunshine will be abundant for your weekend holiday outdoor plans. Get the latest weather where you live and updates on what you can expect for the rest of the holiday season by downloading our free app for your phone and smart TV, FOX Local!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Look for more areas of dense fog Wednesday morning that could delay the drive in to work. Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday night until 10 a.m. Wednesday for some coastal spots including Galveston Island & the Bolivar Peninsula. Dense Fog Advisory is also in place farther inland that includes Harris County from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures Tuesday night will be mild dipping into the middle 60s with partly cloudy skies. We get one more day where we feel like Spring with muggy air & high temperatures in the middle 70s Wednesday afternoon. Our next cold front arrives Wednesday afternoon bringing a broken line of showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather is unlikely, but a few heavy downpours are possible along with some small hail and some lightning. Cold front should clear the area by 7 p.m. Wednesday and it will usher in much cooler and drier air for the rest of the week. It will feel more like December in Houston Thursday through Sunday with afternoon high temperatures in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s. Sunshine will be abundant for your weekend holiday outdoor plans. Get the latest weather where you live and updates on what you can expect for the rest of the holiday season by downloading our free app for your phone and smart TV, FOX Local!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast, Dec. 17 morning

Good Tuesday morning, everyone. After a round of hazardous fog this morning, today will be warm again. Temperatures will get close to the record high of 82° and there is a chance for a couple of afternoon showers or storms. Wednesday will bring a cold front and a broken line of storms followed by much cooler and drier air. Expect chilly mornings and cool, dry days from Tuesday through Sunday. It's possible there may be a few frosty spots on Saturday and Sunday mornings for areas north of Houston. So far, Christmas looks mild/warm with likely temps in the 70s. A south breeze should return by then along with higher humidity.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

We will continue to feel like Spring through at least Wednesday even though Christmas is just 9 days away! After near record heat today, look for high temperatures once again near 80 Tuesday, with areas of thick fog developing in the morning. A few showers are possible Tuesday but overall rain should be limited. Temperatures will remain about 10° above average Wednesday as showers and a few storms increase ahead of a cold front. This cold front will move through by Wednesday night knocking temperatures back to the 60s for Thursday afternoon and 40s for Thursday night. Mostly sunny and cooler weather should stick around through the weekend with highs mainly in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s. The winter season officially arrives around 3:21 AM on Saturday. Get the latest holiday weather updates where you live by downloading our free app for your phone and smart TV, FOX Local!