Orlando, FL – Florida wakes to a soft, hazy glow today as fog drapes low over the Orlando metro, muting headlights and settling across fields and lakes. The air feels mild and still — a gentle contrast to the harsh winter blast gripping much of the country.
According to the National Weather Service, areas of fog persist through the early morning hours, especially north and east of the city. Drivers along I-4 and State Road 417 should expect slower pockets of visibility before conditions lift by mid-morning. Once the sun breaks through, temperatures climb quickly into the upper 70s, creating a warm December stretch as holiday travel ramps up.
Meteorologists note that today begins a steady run of mild, mostly sunny days. Monday and Tuesday bring highs in the low 70s under clear skies, supported by light north and northeast winds. To be fair, this is the type of early-season “Winter Tease” that makes Central Florida stand apart — warm breezes here while much of the East battles biting cold and lake-effect snow.
By Wednesday, winds shift and temperatures rise again, reaching the mid-70s with partly sunny skies. Anyone preparing outdoor decorations, events, or early Christmas travel should enjoy easy conditions through midweek. Models hint at a subtle pattern change late week as moisture increases, though no organized storms are expected yet.
Five-Day Outlook (Sun–Thu)
• Today: Fog early; mostly sunny; high 77.
• Monday: Mostly sunny; high 64; light north winds.
• Tuesday: Sunny; high 71; calm afternoon.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny; high 74; breezy late.
• Thursday: Partly sunny; high 79; warm and humid.
