Houston Sees Modest Mid-Week Warmup After Wintry Weekend

Temperatures to climb into the 50s and 60s before another cold front arrives late Friday

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:55pm

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After a wintry weekend that brought freezing temperatures and an Extreme Cold Warning to the Houston area, the city is set to see a gradual warming trend through the middle of the week. Highs are expected to reach the mid-50s and lower 60s on Wednesday and Thursday, though overnight lows will still dip below freezing in some outlying areas. However, another strong cold front is expected to move through early Friday, ushering in another shot of colder air for the weekend.

Why it matters

Houston residents have endured a prolonged cold spell, with temperatures well below normal for this time of year. The upcoming mid-week warmup will provide a brief respite before the next round of wintry weather arrives, which could impact travel, energy usage, and outdoor activities over the weekend.

The details

On Tuesday, Houston remained locked in a wintry pattern, with temperatures dropping into the low 20s overnight and only reaching the upper 40s during the day. While the Extreme Cold Warning has been lifted, light freezing conditions are still possible Tuesday night. A slow warming trend begins on Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid-50s, though overnight lows could still dip below freezing in outlying areas. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid 60s, closer to average for this time of year.

  • On Tuesday, temperatures dropped into the low 20s overnight and only reached the upper 40s during the day.
  • Wednesday and Thursday will see a gradual warming trend, with highs in the mid-50s and lower 60s.
  • Another strong cold front is expected to move through early Friday, ushering in another shot of colder air for the weekend.

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What’s next

The exact strength of the cold front expected to arrive late Friday is still uncertain, but temperatures are likely to trend toward the 20s and 30s again over the weekend.

The takeaway

While the mid-week warmup will provide a brief respite, Houston residents should be prepared for another round of wintry weather to arrive by the end of the week, which could impact travel, energy usage, and outdoor activities over the weekend.