"Rainy Weekend Ahead for Houston and Central Texas"

Houston can expect rain tonight as a storm system passes through with a cold front, bringing locally heavy rainfall. Rain totals will vary, with higher amounts north and west of Houston. Showers should clear by Saturday morning, leaving cloudy skies and temperatures around 60 degrees. Sunday and Monday will be sunny with temperatures in the low to mid-60s. The middle of next week will have varying periods of sun and clouds, with temperatures in the 50s to low 60s. The Christmas weekend looks mild and potentially unsettled, with increased atmospheric moisture and a chance of showers. Temperatures are expected to be above normal, with highs in the 70s, followed by colder weather after Christmas.