TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The grass crackles underfoot across the Panhandle this morning, frost glittering in the first light as temperatures dip into the upper 20s. It’s the kind of sharp, still cold that silences the pines — a freeze strong enough to end the growing season and mark Florida’s first true winter tease of November.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 8 a.m., covering much of the Big Bend, southeast Alabama, and southwest Georgia. Lows have fallen between 26°F and 31°F in rural areas, with sheltered valleys colder still. This is the coldest air of the season so far, with frost expected on rooftops and windshields through sunrise.
Residents are urged to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing, and bring pets inside until temperatures rebound. The chill will fade quickly as strong sunshine takes over by late morning. Highs will reach near 70°F Wednesday afternoon, then climb to the mid-70s by Thursday as winds turn west and then northwest.
The rest of the week promises a bright, dry pattern — perfect for early holiday errands, leaf cleanup, and weekend outdoor events. Lows stay in the 40s, comfortably cool without another freeze in sight.
Looking ahead, models hint at mild, steady warmth through next week, setting up ideal pre-Thanksgiving travel weather across North Florida. For now, Tallahassee trades frosty lawns for golden sun — a short-lived reminder that even the Sunshine State can shiver before the holidays.
Five-Day Forecast for Tallahassee, FL:
Thu: 74/47 – Sunny; warmer air returns, light breeze.
Fri: 76/48 – Bright and mild; perfect for outdoor plans.
Sat: 77/49 – Sunny; fall warmth continues.
Sun: 78/52 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 79/55 – Sunny and pleasant; early holiday travel ideal.
