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Houston Today
By the People, for the People
Houston Faces Warm Stretch Before Cooler Winter Weather Returns
Temperatures will reach the 80s this week before a cold front brings more typical February conditions by Sunday.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Houston is facing a period of unusually warm weather this week, with highs reaching the low 80s and overnight lows staying in the upper 60s. However, a cold front is expected to move through the area by early Sunday, bringing a return to more typical winter-like conditions with highs in the mid-60s and lows in the 40s.
Why it matters
The warm stretch is well above normal for this time of year in Houston, which typically sees highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 40s during late February. The upcoming cold front will provide relief and a return to more seasonable winter weather.
The details
Temperatures will gradually warm through the week, with highs in the upper 70s on Tuesday and reaching the low 80s on Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight lows will only drop to the mid- to upper 60s. On Friday and Saturday, some light, scattered showers are possible as moisture levels increase. A cold front is expected to move through the region on Saturday, bringing drier and cooler air by Sunday morning. Lows on Sunday are forecast to drop to the upper 40s, with highs only reaching the mid-60s - a more typical winter day in Houston.
- Temperatures will remain well above normal through Saturday, with highs in the 70s and 80s.
- A cold front is expected to move through the Houston area on Saturday, bringing cooler and drier conditions by Sunday morning.
The players
Houston
The city in southeast Texas that is experiencing the unusually warm weather this week before a cold front arrives.
What’s next
Meteorologists will continue to monitor the progression of the cold front and provide updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
The takeaway
This warm stretch in Houston is a reminder that the weather can be unpredictable, even in the typically mild winter months. Residents should enjoy the warmer temperatures while they last, as a return to more seasonable conditions is on the way by early next week.
