As high pressure settles in tonight, allowing winds to calm under clear skies, temperatures will drop quickly.

Houston will warm into the 70s Friday before a cold front sends temperatures tumbling this weekend, with a light freeze possible by Sunday morning.

Following a stretch of mild temperatures during the week, the Houston area is expecting a cold, dry holiday weekend, accompanied by a slight chance of flurries in the northern areas.

HOUSTON - A Red Flag Warning is in place until 8pm for parts of Southeast Texas. A cold front swept across SE Texas, leaving dry, cool airmass in place. Northerly wind gusts of 30 mph combined with low humidity lead to elevated fire weather concerns, especially during the afternoon. Any fire that starts could spread quickly.

Houston expects a sunny day with a high of 72°F, but a cold front tonight may bring gusty winds and cooler temperatures.

After a few snow flurries in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Texans and Steelers get a clear but cold forecast for Monday's playoff game.

Thursday morning will see lows in the upper 30s and low 40s, and despite the bright sunshine, afternoon highs will struggle to reach 60.

Houston's weather this week includes cloudy skies, a chance of rain, and fluctuating temperatures, with a temporary warm-up and gusty winds expected by mid-week.