Houston is warming up again this week. Here’s how hot it gets
The temperature pendulum is expected to swing toward the warmer end of the weather spectrum later this week as high pressure builds across Southeast Texas. Afternoon high temperatures will rise to the mid-70s by Friday before a cold front brings temperatures down by the end of the week.
Low pressure, which tends to allow rain clouds to form, brought widespread rain to Harris County on Monday, but that low has now been pushed away from Southeast Texas. What replaces the clouds and rain of earlier this week are sunshine and temperatures more typical for mid-November.
Wednesday morning will start off seasonably cool with many of us waking up to temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Mostly sunny skies will bring afternoon temperatures to between 73 and 75 degrees. Wednesday is the day you can give the air conditioner a break and open the windows to save on your energy bill.
Change styleTemperatures rise and skies become sunny during the rest of the week
This forecast map shows the high temperatures expected Wednesday afternoon. Most of Southeast Texas will see temperatures high into the low 70s, with some locations reaching the mid 70s.
WeatherbellThursday’s weather will be similar to Wednesday’s, with afternoon highs likely to be a degree or two cooler. Aside from those small differences in degrees, it will be a great day weather-wise.
If you like Wednesday and Thursday, you’ll probably also love Friday when skies remain partly cloudy and temperatures generally peak in the mid-70s.
Showers are possible this weekend
Aside from comfortable weather through the rest of the work week, shower chances could return to Houston this weekend. It’s still a little early to get details on timing and potential rain amounts, but it looks like Saturday will be the dry day of the weekend. A trough of low pressure will sink into the area by Sunday, with many disturbances centered around the base of the trough from Sunday into early next week.
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What does this mean for you? This means chances of scattered to widespread rain starting on Sunday before increasing slightly before the next cold front arrives on Monday.
This forecast map shows the temperature anomalies expected early next week. Most of the Lone Star State will see temperatures 10 to 20 degrees cooler than what late November typically brings.
Axial weatherThanksgiving Preview
We’re still more than a week away from Thanksgiving, and forecast trends could change a lot yet, but let’s take a look at what will be tracking next week.
Thanksgiving Day is likely to be particularly brisk and cool, with temperatures only in the lower to middle 60s. What about rainfall? A high pressure system, which tends to prevent rain clouds from forming, is expected to settle in the area after the cold front arrives on Monday. If this pattern continues, we could enjoy dry weather for any outdoor Thanksgiving celebrations.
As a reminder, Thanksgiving is still more than a week away. If your Thanksgiving celebrations are highly dependent on weather conditions, stay up to date with future forecasts and weather information at houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather.
