Arctic cold front headed to Houston area could bring dramatic changes, including freezing rain, to weekend forecast

A late week cold front brings the first taste of cold weather back to Houston

Published: January 11, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Friday cold front:

Overnight into Friday morning shower and thunderstorm chances become more scattered. The severe weather threat is low Friday along the cold front, Houston 1 out of 5. The timing is between 3-7AM. The front brings a dip in temperatures, Friday highs only in the upper 50s.

The timing is between 3-7AM. The front brings a dip in temperatures, Friday highs only in the upper 50s.

What is a ‘hard freeze’?❄️

10-Day forecast

After Thursday’s 70s, temperatures only manage to make it to the 50s and 60s through the weekend. Good news for those headed to the Texans and the Houston Marathon, you can expect sunshine.

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Another cold front arrives Monday, ushering in a hard freeze and a chance for wintry precipitation. Check out this article from Frank for more on the upcoming freeze.

Below-freezing temps likely as coldest weather of the season expected next week in SE Texas: What to know🧊

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Arctic cold front headed to Houston area could bring dramatic changes, including freezing rain, to weekend forecast

A late week cold front brings the first taste of cold weather back to Houston

Friday cold front:

10-Day forecast

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