Will it snow in Houston this year? How cold will it be? Here's a look at the 2025-2026 winter outlook for Southeast Texas .

This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings. Zack Shields has all the details.

Bundle up, Texans, because winter weather is starting early this year. A strong cold front is increasing the chances for snow in Texas starting Wednesday, December 3, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

With the beginning of meteorological winter arriving on Dec. 1, our coldest and driest season is upon us in Central Texas.

Overnight storms could bring hail, heavy rain, and a sharp temperature drop.

The National Climate Data Center has a clear definition for a White Christmas. A typical snow flurry won’t get it on the record. In fact, it requires at least an inch of snow to accumulate on Christmas Day, or that inch must still be stacked from a previous day’s snowfall.

We’re heading for another La Niña winter, the same climate pattern as last winter, but that doesn’t mean a repeat.

A review of 100+ years of records reveals how Texas hurricanes, ENSO phases, and other climate patterns help set up Houston's rare snowy winters.

This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.

The National Weather Service’s newly released Winter 2025–26 outlook points toward a season that will feel milder than usual for the Houston area. Driven largely by a weak La Niña pattern in the Pacific,