Near-freezing start to the week, forecasters say



>>> See the best spots in Houston to get hot chocolate The Houston area is expecting chilly temperatures, possibly near-freezing, on Monday and Tuesday night.

>>> See the best spots in Houston to get hot chocolate The Houston area is expecting chilly temperatures, possibly near-freezing, on Monday and Tuesday night. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Near-freezing start to the week, forecasters say 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

Better bring out the extra blankets tonight. Forecasters say the beginning of this week is going to be a chilly one.

Temperatures are expected to hit near-freezing Monday and Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service for Houston-Galveston.

Forecasters said the cold weather is expected to begin to ease up on Wednesday morning.

On Thursday and Friday, the Houston-area will start to see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms thanks to a cold front expected to pass through the area, the NWS predicts.

For the latest weather updates, check out Chron.com's weather page.

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