Florida – A crisp morning breeze sweeps across Jacksonville today as the first bright light cuts through thin clouds and glints off wet lawns. Palmettos rustle in steady north winds, and the air carries a mild bite that signals a subtle shift toward the region’s early December Weather pattern.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Gusts may reach 17 mph at times, especially along I-95 and the JTB corridor. Drivers heading out for post-Thanksgiving travel should enjoy mostly clear skies, though the breeze may push smaller vehicles on bridges and open stretches. Roads remain dry and visibility stays high.
Saturday continues the pleasant trend. Skies turn partly sunny with highs climbing to the upper 60s. Winds ease gradually, creating an ideal window for outdoor plans, decorating, or short-distance holiday travel. But meteorologists now track a quick shift arriving Sunday, when cloud cover thickens and a 20% chance of showers appears by afternoon. Moisture deepens into Sunday night, raising the rain chance to 30%, with spotty pockets falling near the beaches and through western Duval County.
These showers may create slick pavement and slower travel conditions, particularly for families returning home late Sunday. Plan extra time for airport pickups or long return drives up I-95.
Looking ahead, the first week of December brings a broader national pattern change. A powerful winter storm across the Midwest—expected to drop 6–12 inches of snow from South Dakota to Wisconsin—will pull colder air southward. Florida will not see winter precipitation, but models hint at a wetter and slightly cooler period beginning December 2–6 as this system reshapes the jet stream.
Five-Day Outlook for Jacksonville, FL
Friday: Sunny. High 58.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 67.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy; slight showers. High 76.
Monday: Chance of showers. High 73.
Tuesday: Showers likely. High 76.
