Florida – Frost sparkles across lawns and rooftops this morning as cold air settles deep into Northeast Florida. Breath hangs visible at sunrise, car windows scrape slowly clear, and sensitive plants take the brunt of a rare February chill. This is a true winter morning by Florida standards.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a Freeze Warning remains in effect across the region through mid-morning, with temperatures falling to around 27 degrees in parts of the city. A Cold Weather Advisory also remains in place as wind chills dip into the teens before sunrise.
This cold snap is part of a broader arctic outbreak gripping much of the eastern U.S. Even Florida sits colder than parts of the northern Plains this morning. The Great Lakes are nearly half frozen, helping reinforce cold air plunging south and lingering longer than usual.
In Jacksonville, frost has formed across open areas, bridges, and elevated roadways. Drivers should remain alert for slick spots on the Buckman Bridge, I-95 ramps, and less-traveled roads. Gardeners and homeowners should protect plants, exposed pipes, and pets through the morning hours.
Temperatures rebound quickly later today, climbing into the low 50s under sunshine. Tonight turns cold again, with another round of widespread frost expected after midnight as lows fall near freezing. Patchy frost could linger into early Tuesday before warmer air arrives.
By Tuesday afternoon, highs surge into the low 60s, and a dramatic warm-up follows midweek. Wednesday brings near-70-degree warmth with increasing clouds and a chance of showers later in the day. Rain chances increase Wednesday night before tapering Thursday.
Looking ahead, late-week warmth signals a transition toward springlike conditions, with highs pushing into the 80s by Friday. For now, winter still demands attention. Protect plants, limit early travel on bridges, and check on neighbors. Did frost reach your yard this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Jacksonville, FL
• Today: Areas of frost early, then sunny, high near 53
• Tonight: Clear, low near 32, frost likely
• Tuesday: Frost early, then mostly sunny, high near 62
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 69, showers late
• Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high near 57
