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Houston Experiences Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures During Arctic Blast

Temperatures in Houston plunged to 70-year lows this week, with the city seeing highs and lows far below seasonal averages.

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Yale Padilla walks her dog, Chilanga, who is wearing a traditional Mexican-style dog coat, on a cold Thursday morning when temperatures dipped down into the 20s in San Antonio.
A stock photo of a thermometer in cold weather.
Pedestrians walk in downtown as Houston endures its latest round of bitterly cold temperatures on Thursday. Spring is nearly here and NOAA forecasters are very confident it will be warmer but also drier than normal.

Overview

  • Houston's William P. Hobby Airport recorded its coldest February 20 in 70 years, with a high of 43°F and a low of 28°F, breaking records set in 1955 and 2021.
  • The arctic air mass brought extreme cold warnings to Texas, with wind chills making temperatures feel as low as 12°F in some areas earlier this week.
  • While Houston's temperatures are expected to rise starting Sunday, this week saw highs nearly 30°F below seasonal norms, with the city spending multiple days in freezing conditions.
  • The National Weather Service issued advisories warning of hypothermia risks and potential damage to crops and outdoor plumbing due to the severe cold.
  • NOAA predicts a warmer and drier-than-average spring for Texas, with temperatures in Houston expected to rebound to the mid-70s by next week.