Florida – Cold air presses low across north Florida this morning, stiff enough to frost grass and harden soil before sunrise. Jackets feel necessary, hands sting briefly, and engines take an extra second to turn over as winter asserts itself.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, temperatures dropped into the upper 20s early, with readings near 27 degrees at the airport. Calm winds limit wind chill for now, but freezing conditions remain a concern for sensitive plants, exposed pipes, and outdoor pets. Clear skies allowed heat to escape efficiently, setting up one of the coldest mornings of the season.
Across the Panhandle and Big Bend, this cold snap affects daily routines. Farmers and gardeners should protect tender vegetation. Residents are encouraged to cover outdoor plumbing and check heating systems. Drivers may encounter patchy frost on bridges and shaded roadways early, though widespread travel disruptions are not expected.
In Tallahassee, sunshine dominates through the day and temperatures rebound into the upper 50s. The relief is brief. Clouds increase Friday with a chance of light showers during the afternoon. Behind that system, colder and drier air rushes back in. Saturday turns breezy, with northwest winds gusting over 30 mph at times and highs near 42. By Saturday night, temperatures fall back into the low 20s, renewing freeze concerns.
Sunday stays sunny but cold, with highs again near the low 40s. A gradual warmup begins early next week, though nights remain chilly into Monday. This pattern connects to a broader Arctic push across the eastern U.S., while much warmer air builds across the Deep South by early February.
Cold-sensitive precautions remain important through the weekend. Another update may follow if freeze headlines are expanded. How cold did it get in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Tallahassee, Florida
- Today: Sunny and cold early. High near 59.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. High near 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, windy, and colder. High near 42.
- Sunday: Sunny and cold. High near 42.
- Monday: Sunny with slow warming. High near 52.
