Florida wakes up to a rare late-winter chill as temperatures dip to 39 degrees across Jacksonville, with patchy frost forming on rooftops and grassy lawns. The air feels crisp and still, and wind chills hover in the mid-30s. Early commuters may notice a light frost glaze before the sun climbs higher.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, patchy frost lingers through mid-morning before sunshine takes over. Highs rebound quickly to near 70 degrees this afternoon. Southwest winds increase to 16 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph, adding a breezy edge to an otherwise bright day.
Drivers along I-95 and I-295 should not see travel issues once the frost melts, but shaded bridges could feel slick briefly after sunrise. The bigger story becomes the sharp warmup ahead.
Thursday surges to 77 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Friday pushes even warmer, reaching near 80 degrees. Showers develop late Friday afternoon, with rain likely Friday night. Some downpours may briefly reduce visibility on area highways.
Saturday keeps a 50 percent shower chance with highs near 71. By Sunday, skies clear again and temperatures settle near 72 degrees. Early next week trends mild and mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s returning by Monday and Tuesday.
Long-range signals show above-normal warmth building across Florida into early March, reinforcing growing spring vibes statewide.
Five Day Outlook for Jacksonville, FL:
Wednesday: Sunny after frost, high near 70.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 77.
Friday: Chance of showers late, high near 80.
Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 71.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 72.
