Houston's foggy mornings are about to clear up as a cold front moves through Southeast Texas on Wednesday. The shift promises cooler temperatures and clearer skies for the rest of December.
Houston's streak of foggy mornings is coming to an end, as a cold front moves across Southeast Texas on Wednesday. Drivers who have had poor visibility this week should expect clearer travels in the coming days.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines fog as suspended water droplets near the Earth's surface—essentially low-hanging clouds. This phenomena occurs in Southeast Texas throughout the fall and winter, when longer nights allow temperatures to drop and reach dew point. In recent days, an unusually warm and moist air mass has increased fog development, lowering visibility to less than a quarter mile for many drivers.
Wednesday morning marks the last foggy commute of the week. By mid-morning, severe fog should have dissipated in inland locations. Later in the day, a cold front will pass through, ending the showers and replacing the warm, muggy conditions with colder, more typical December weather.
The new weather pattern promises clearer sky and a seasonal cold, heightening expectations for a more festive atmosphere leading up to the Christmas break.
Stay tuned for updates as Houston shifts into its cooler winter mode.
