Florida – A sharp chill greets northeast Florida this New Year’s morning as clear skies allow temperatures to tumble toward the low 30s before sunrise. Lawns glisten, car windshields feel icy to the touch, and patchy frost develops quickly across inland neighborhoods, signaling an unusually cold start to 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a Frost Advisory remains in effect through the early morning hours. Temperatures as low as 33 degrees are expected, cold enough to form frost on exposed surfaces. Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged or killed if left uncovered, especially away from the coast where winds relax.
Across Jacksonville, readings sit in the upper 30s to near 40 early, with colder pockets inland toward Clay, Baker, and St. Johns counties. Drivers may notice light frost on windshields, though road icing is not expected. Still, shaded bridges and elevated surfaces can feel slick briefly before sunrise.
By mid-morning, sunshine takes over and temperatures rebound quickly into the mid-60s, erasing frost concerns for the rest of the day. Tonight stays milder, with lows holding in the low 40s, keeping additional frost unlikely. Friday turns warmer, climbing into the upper 60s under partly sunny skies.
The weekend brings a noticeable shift. Clouds increase Saturday, and showers become possible later in the day as a wetter pattern develops. Sunday stays unsettled at times, with rain chances lingering before drier weather returns early next week. Despite the wet turn, temperatures trend well above freezing, ending the frost threat for now.
Protect tender plants this morning, dress in layers early, and enjoy the warmer afternoons ahead. Did frost show up in your yard today? Let us know how cold it felt where you live.
Five-Day Outlook for Jacksonville, FL
- New Year’s Day: Early frost, then sunny; high near 64°F
- Friday: Partly sunny; high near 67°F
- Saturday: Showers possible, breezy; high near 73°F
- Sunday: Showers likely early; high near 62°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny; high near 67°F
