Florida — A soft blanket of predawn fog hangs across the lakes east of Orlando, dimming streetlights and giving the air a cool, muted glow. The pavement feels damp under calm winds, and visibility briefly dips on side roads near Winter Park and along the I-4 corridor, signaling the first travel complication of this busy Thanksgiving week.
Drivers heading out early should allow extra time and use low beams until the haze burns off. Fog pockets often shift quickly in Central Florida, and this morning’s pattern suggests similar conditions through midweek. Airport travelers should monitor updates, as early flights sometimes face minor delays when low clouds linger beyond sunrise.
Sunshine dominates today once the fog lifts, pushing highs into the lower 80s with a warm, late-November feel. To be fair, this stretch offers ideal weather for outdoor decorating, yard cleanup, and pre-holiday errands. Still, the next window for travel impacts returns Wednesday morning, when another round of patchy fog may drift across major commuter routes. Winds stay light, so the moisture has few obstacles, and models hint at a slightly denser layer compared to today.
By Thursday, Orlando wakes to another fog risk before bright, dry air sweeps in for the afternoon. Highs reach the low 80s again, and humidity stays manageable, creating near-perfect conditions for gatherings, theme-park plans, and early arrivals.
Friday brings more sunshine and a breezy south wind, though the atmosphere stays too warm and stable for any cold snap or rain chance. Travelers should expect smooth conditions by land and air, aside from brief early-day fog east of downtown.
This weekend holds steady—sunny, warm, and quiet—offering a stress-free window for Thanksgiving visitors settling into Central Florida.
