Houston’s forecast remains more or less on track: We’ll have three more hot, summer-like days before a cold front arrives later on Sunday. This front should be strong enough such that we’re calling Monday “Fall Day,” for the real beginning of fall-like weather in Houston.

Today

Low-level clouds have developed across much of the Brazos Valley this morning, and are extending into the western and parts of the central Houston area. This has led the National Weather Service to issue a “Dense Fog Advisory” for the western half of the metro area through 9am this morning. The rising sun should burn the clouds off, and this will give way to a warm, sunny, and muggy day with highs of around 90 degrees.

Saturday

Another day like Friday, with some fog possible in the morning before a very warm and sunny day with highs again near 90 degrees. The record high for Saturday, 92 degrees, is not entirely out of reach.





Sunday

Temperatures on Sunday are dependent upon the timing of the cold front, which appears likely to reach Houston sometime between noon and 6pm CT. Scattered showers are possible with the front’s passage, but I don’t expect them to last too long. As for highs on Sunday, I suspect areas north and northwest of Houston may only reach about 80 degrees as the front arrives before the heat of the day, whereas the city and regions closer to the coast get into the upper 80s. Drier and cooler air will move in behind the front, and all areas should see some relief by Sunday evening. Temperatures that night should fall into the 60s.

Monday through Wednesday

We should see some really great weather. Look for highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s, with overnight low temperatures falling into the low 50s for areas well inland, and low 60s near the coast. Drier air will make it feel great for everyone. Rain chances will be effectively zero.

Temperatures warm somewhat later next week, heading into next weekend. But I don’t think we’re headed back above the mid-80s as this point.