Southeast Texas Expected to See Widespread Light Freeze and Frost on Sunday as Temperatures Drop Into the Upper 20s and Low 30s
TEXAS — A light freeze and widespread frost are now in the forecast for most of Southeast Texas early Sunday morning, as temperatures are projected to fall well below Houston’s normal low of 43 degrees. Updated model data shared by local meteorologists shows overnight lows dipping into the upper 20s and lower 30s across the region, marking one of the coldest mornings so far this month.
Temperatures Drop Into the 20s and Low 30s Across the Region
The temperature map shows a large portion of Southeast Texas falling below freezing, including:
- 29° in Brenham, Bastrop, Woodville, Beaumont, Liberty, Navasota
- 30° in Tomball, La Grange, Columbus, Hallettsville
- 31° in Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland, Humble, Livingston, Wharton, Sealy, Katy, Bay City, Victoria, Edna
- 32° in Houston, Pearland, Pasadena, Angleton, Port Arthur, Winnie
- 33° in Pasadena
- 36° in Palacios
- 42° in Galveston
These values confirm that a freezing line will drop southward enough to bring frost to nearly all inland communities, with coastal areas staying slightly warmer.
Forecasters Expect This to Be the Only Freeze Over the Next 10 Days
According to the update, this should be the region’s only freeze event over the next 10 days, meaning temperatures are expected to rebound afterward. Despite this short-lived cold spell, meteorologists are still watching the pattern closely for the potential arrival of a stronger arctic front toward the end of January or early February. That future system is not yet confirmed but remains on the radar for longer-range monitoring.
Ground Frost Expected Across Most Communities
With temperatures dropping well below 32 degrees in dozens of locations, frost formation is expected Sunday morning, especially in areas north and west of Houston where readings fall into the upper 20s. Areas closer to the Gulf—such as Galveston and Palacios—will remain above freezing, limiting frost potential along the immediate coastline.
Interior communities including College Station, Huntsville, Conroe, Tomball, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland, and Liberty are all shown within the freezing zone.
Residents Encouraged to Prepare for a Cold Morning
Residents may want to protect sensitive plants, outdoor pets and exposed pipes, as even a brief light freeze can cause temperature-related impacts in certain areas. Drivers should also be aware of possible frost on windshields around sunrise.
The Saluda Standard-Sentinel will continue monitoring conditions across Southeast Texas and provide updates if colder trends reappear in extended forecasts. Readers can share what temperatures they expect in their area at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
